Recomendations for a Sub $1,000 DPV

[chuckiii33]

I don't know if they're even still in production but: Torpedo, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Home Page could be an option. If they are you could drive over to see one - made in Dunedin a little north of Clearwater. They're a little bigger/heavier than most of their competition. Being negative, they sell an optional BC for them. I've never ridden one but a guide in HI owns some and I saw them on the beach once - pretty substantial looking.

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Thanks, I'll contact these guys and see what's up.

 

[DennisS]

I'd recommend a good used Mako. I have one I bought used about 7-8 years ago. I used it for beach dives and it's still going strong.

 

[chuckiii33]

Any thoughts on whether a Tekna DV3-x is worth buying used for $1,100?

 

[andrewy]

if u up to handle 70lb, i would buy HDPE Gavin, uses cheap lead batteries. u can find them for about $1000