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Sport submarine propels one skin diver. Features a fiberglass hull and steerable electric powered prop. Speeds up to 4 mph and depths up to 100 ft. Recommended only for use by experienced scuba divers. Est. cost: $476.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #455 Apr 1966 (v.62) pg. 86

A safe submarine you build at home. A dry-cabin model of a submarine, called AquaSub, does not require a wet suit or scuba gear. However, the submarine only submerges 40" below the surface of the water. Pontoons on the ends of arms stay on the surface of water to provide a steady supply of fresh air to the cabin. Two electric trolling motors power the sub. Compressed air is used to blow water from a ballast tank, causing the sub to surface. Est. cost: $1,000.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #602 Jul 1978 (v.74) pg. 52

Battery-powered underwater scuba diver sub-tow made from oxygen tank.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1964 (v.122#1) pg. 141

Underwater aquaplane is towed by almost any size motorboat. Est. cost: $5.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1967 (v.128#1) pg. 142

One-man sport submarine built from metal tubing and plywood. Powered by two electric trolling motors which swivel for control. Est. cost: $250.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1968 (v.129#6) pg. 90

Build a two-man submarine. Est. cost: $400.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1971 (v.135#6) pg. 94

Self-powered motorized scooter pulls you along on top or under the water. Battery powered unit, built of wood and covered with fiberglass, uses two small propulsion units from fishing motors. Est. cost: $140.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1974 (v.142#1) pg. 69

Scuba-Tow II, an underwater scooter you can build from plans which must be ordered ($9). Est. cost: $300.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1979 (v.152#2) pg. 72

Build a scuba divers electric powered scooter to pull you along underwater at about 3 MPH. Est. cost: $250. Plans must be ordered.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1981 (v.156#3) pg. 78

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