Sea-Doo SD6545 VS Supercharged Sea Scooter with BONUS Custom Travel Bag

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds


• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds


• ASIN: B0011KHOVQ


• Item model number: ZS5A
  

Product Description

Rated the No. 1 overall water scooter by Diving Science and Technology (DSAT), the Sea-Doo Seascooter VS Supercharged is the ultimate dive propulsion vehicle. The VS Supercharged is designed with portability and performance in mind, and sports such features as a variable-speed control, a highly maneuverable body, and an adjustable buoyancy regulator. The vehicle's two levels of thrust max out at 3 miles per hour, while its durable body is rated to depths of 100 feet, helping you navigate your way through choppy currents while exploring your favorite dive spot. Snorkelers will also get a kick out of the VS Supercharged, which works as well on the surface as it does underwater.The VS Supercharged is light enough at 18 pounds (including battery) to carry in one hand, making beach diving a reality. Other details include waterproof circuitry that protects against accidental flooding and a run time of 1.5 hours per charge with normal use. The VS Supercharged, which measures 24.1 by 15.1 by 12.2 inches (W x H x D), carries a 180-day warranty on parts and labor and comes with a custom carrying bag. Rated No.1 overall by DSAT.Tested to 115ft./35m - rated to 100ft/30M. Variable speed control. Highly maneuverable - weighs just 18lbs/8.4KG including battery. Up to 3mph/4.8km/h with a battery life of 1.5 hours under normal use. Waterproof circuitry for protection against accidental flooding.

 

Sea-Doo SD6545 VS Supercharged Sea Scooter with BONUS Custom Travel Bag

 

Technical Details

• Rated No. 1 overall water scooter by Diving Science and Technology (DSAT)


• Dive propulsion vehicle for professional and recreational divers


• Propels user at speeds of up to 3 miles per hour; rated for depths of 100 feet


• Variable-speed control; rechargeable battery runs for 1.5 hours per charge


• Up to 3mph/4.8km/h with a battery life of 1.5 hours under normal use.

Customer Reviews

The group of guys (and gals) I dive with recently all upgraded to Scooters. Most of them bought the SeaDoo Explorer which at the time was on average of $740 with S/H. Although that price is better than the other DPV on the market I wasn't sure I wanted to pull the trigger on something that was getting a lot of bad reviews. I want to add that three out of the four people who have bought the Explorer have had issues with their batteries. (BTW it uses the same battery as the GTI/VS Supercharged but it uses two of them in parallel with a control modual)
I finally decided to buy the VS Supercharged which ran me about $300 less, it weighs less and it uses only one 12 V battery. My only real concern was... would it have enough power to pull me, I weigh 250 without SCUBA gear on. When it arrived, I must admit I was really skeptical about it. I charged it up and immediately thought I was going to have a problem because the charger was supposed to Blink showing the battery was charged after about eight hours, but It never did. Still I took it out on a test dive.
My initial impression wasn't bad; it did have enough power to pull me. I was keeping up with the other scooters and that was without kicking. The advertised battery life is 1.5 hours but I only got 40 minutes of continuous use the first dive, how much of that was due to my drag and how much was due to a weak battery? The one thing about Lead Acid batteries is that they will get stronger after the first couple of uses (a lot like exercising). I used it and charged it two more times but still did not get any blinking lights on the charger past eight hours. I was almost convinced I needed to send it back but by the fourth time I charged it the charger would blink. I think my battery just needed some exercise.
I would like to address a few comments I've read in reviews past. Some people have made a big fuss over the access to the battery. Yes it's not as easy as the explorer but it's by no means cumbersome or a pain. Yes the method to get to the battery is a little strange, I have to pump air into a port to pop the seal and Yes the pump is a flimsy toy hand pump but IT WORKS.
Pros:
- Light Weight (23 lbs vs. the explorer 40+ lbs) /Compact
- Cheaper than the Explorer ($400 vs. $700)
- To date it's more reliable than the explorer (I don't know about the new version)
- Two "O" Rings to protect it from flooding although it is designed to survive a flooding
- Nose faring allows for the attachment of a compass if you wish
- Two Speeds
- Enough power to pull a heavy adult
Cons:
- Accessing the two speeds requires both hands on each trigger
- Not as durable as the explorer or other models
- Probably won't pull two people as well as the Explorer
- Requires a little more love and attention (But you should give that to all of your dive gear)
I liked it so much.... I bought one for my wife.

I am very happy with this item. It works just perfect. The battery does not last as long as it says but they never do. I find that it lasts about 50 minutes to 1 hour which is when it's under constant use. The battery compartment stays completely dry which is a big bonus. I am going to buy another one.

 

Sea-Doo SD6545 VS Supercharged Sea Scooter with BONUS Custom Travel Bag

 

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