Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale

teksimple · 18th September 2006, 07:44

Here it is, I am hoping someone will buy it before the auction ends, import it to the West, and tell me how it flys. I imagine it will go to 1000 feet and do 4 knots.

Dave Sutton supposedly has one, but he hasn't mentioned if he has dived it yet.

Come on, let us live vicariously through you! Shipping can't be that bad, can it? I shipped a 50 kilo Zodiac hull from Seattle to Kauai and it was just over $100.00.

addendum: the lower photo is linked from Dave Sutton's site. The one (still?!) for sale by the Latvian guy with an impeccable Ebay reputation is the exact same model, but not the same unit, as the one described on Dave's site. Sorry, Dave, for not giving you EXACT credit where credit was due. You have by far the best English description of this vehicle anywhere on the net.

***diverklondike*** · 18th September 2006, 11:10

I think Dave sold his several years ago....

Dive Safe

Mark

jiseson · 18th September 2006, 11:26

have had my eye on that too-needs a coat of red paint

Mixaddict · 18th September 2006, 14:52

looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat!

***diverklondike*** · 18th September 2006, 15:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat!

Mount it under the boat.... The Russians mounted these on the exterior of the a sub. It would also provide some of the slower dive boats a couple extra horsepower... lol....

Dive Safe

Mark

DepthCharge · 18th September 2006, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat!

Actually the housing sans motor and batteries can be picked up with one hand very easily...say about 20-25 lbs max. Fully loaded........probably around 110-130 lbs. But for this you get an incredible range. Putting one together is my winter project

mverick · 18th September 2006, 22:37

Shipping is quoted around $500. I asked.... Almost bought it. Just, couldn't figure out what I'd use it for. Since I already have a x scooter.

DepthCharge · 18th September 2006, 23:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick)

Shipping is quoted around $500. I asked.... Almost bought it. Just, couldn't figure out what I'd use it for. Since I already have a x scooter.

I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it.

When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess.

mverick · 18th September 2006, 23:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge)

I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it.

When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess.

And, you'll still have a really cool Russian scooter.

Nemo1957 · 19th September 2006, 10:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge)

I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it.

When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess.

DC,
Looks cool, maybe we could just put a couple of short water ski ropes on the back and take turns driving.

Got my Optima cert last week. When are you going to be ready to get wet again.

Nemo

18th September 2006, 07:44	#1 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 491	Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Here it is, I am hoping someone will buy it before the auction ends, import it to the West, and tell me how it flys. I imagine it will go to 1000 feet and do 4 knots. Dave Sutton supposedly has one, but he hasn't mentioned if he has dived it yet. Come on, let us live vicariously through you! Shipping can't be that bad, can it? I shipped a 50 kilo Zodiac hull from Seattle to Kauai and it was just over $100.00. addendum: the lower photo is linked from Dave Sutton's site. The one (still?!) for sale by the Latvian guy with an impeccable Ebay reputation is the exact same *model, but not the same unit, as the one described on Dave's site. Sorry, Dave, for not giving you EXACT credit where credit was due. You have by far the best English description of this vehicle anywhere on the net. Last edited by teksimple : 25th September 2006 at 04:23.*
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18th September 2006, 11:10	#2 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,552	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale I think Dave sold his several years ago.... Dive Safe Mark
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18th September 2006, 11:26	#3 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 527	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale have had my eye on that too-needs a coat of red paint __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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18th September 2006, 14:52	#4 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 445	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat! __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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18th September 2006, 15:37	#5 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,552	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat! Mount it under the boat.... The Russians mounted these on the exterior of the a sub. It would also provide some of the slower dive boats a couple extra horsepower... lol.... Dive Safe Mark
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18th September 2006, 21:46	#6 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 229	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) looks like I might need a small crane to lift it onto the boat! Actually the housing sans motor and batteries can be picked up with one hand very easily...say about 20-25 lbs max. Fully loaded........probably around 110-130 lbs. But for this you get an incredible range. Putting one together is my winter project __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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18th September 2006, 22:37	#7 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 509	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Shipping is quoted around $500. I asked.... Almost bought it. Just, couldn't figure out what I'd use it for. Since I already have a x scooter.
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18th September 2006, 23:30	#8 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 229	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick) Shipping is quoted around $500. I asked.... Almost bought it. Just, couldn't figure out what I'd use it for. Since I already have a x scooter. I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it. When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess. __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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18th September 2006, 23:34	#9 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 509	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge) I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it. When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess. And, you'll still have a really cool Russian scooter.
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19th September 2006, 10:36	#10 (permalink)
Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 77	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge) I debated about it, but had the disposable cash and disposed of it. When the guys I dive with decide to buy "regular" scooters, I'll have to find some more disposable cash I guess. DC, Looks cool, maybe we could just put a couple of short water ski ropes on the back and take turns driving. Got my Optima cert last week. When are you going to be ready to get wet again. Nemo
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