Wanted Aqua Prop

[scotthowes]

Aqua prop wanted

 

[RainPilot]

Something to consider. I like the Aquaprop, it's a lovely scooter for recreational diving. Just be super careful with Lithium powered ones, if you even slightly suspect a leak then get it open and dry ASAP. These pics are from a boat I was on, lady had rented one and afterwards she told us she had noticed it getting a little negative during the dive.

It had leaked and when the battery blew, it shot the tube across the deck and broke a divers ankle where it hit him 15 feet away. Mayhem on board.

Note, this applies to ANY lithium DPV but this incident was on an Aquaprop L.

 

[scotthowes]

Thanks for that info , I want the nickel cad battery right ? Do know of any light weight units that are as good as the Aqua Prop ? I want it light so I can pull over side of my boat .

 

[RainPilot]

I’m a big fan of the Blacktip scooter.

lithium is fine, Aquaprop is fine, just be aware of the consequences of leaks and if it changes buoyancy during the dive be careful

 

[macado]

I realize the Aquaprop comes in at 14lbs which makes it pretty attractive but have you considered the Dive X-Tras Blacktip? The Blacktip is 24lbs, has better thrust / runtime than the Aquaprop and uses DeWalt batteries you can buy at most hardware stores worldworld. It is also cheaper.

EDIT: RainPilot beat me to the recommnendation.

 

[kelemvor]

Thanks for that info , I want the nickel cad battery right ? Do know of any light weight units that are as good as the Aqua Prop ? I want it light so I can pull over side of my boat .

If you go NiCd, the scooter will probably be both significantly heavier and shorter on runtime than a similarly sized scooter with lithium.

Manufacturers should consider a 1 way exhaust on the things, so they don't explode catastrophically when the battery expands and releases a bunch of gas in the event of a leak. The scooter would still be trash but some guy across the boat might not have a broken foot.

 

[RainPilot]

If you go NiCd, the scooter will probably be both significantly heavier and shorter on runtime than a similarly sized scooter with lithium.

Manufacturers should consider a 1 way exhaust on the things, so they don't explode catastrophically when the battery expands and releases a bunch of gas in the event of a leak. The scooter would still be trash but some guy across the boat might not have a broken foot.

And some other guy might not require a whole new suit due to terrible, sudden staining from the loud bang.

Allegedly.

On an unrelated note, anyone know if one can get a poo-valve to complement a pee-valve? Asking for a friend.