Research submarine "Euronaut" - Best of

"Euronaut" is a private project of a research and diver support submarine around Carsten Standfuss - a German naval architect. It has been designed between 1988 and 2000. Then it took another 12 years to build it on holidays, weekends and after work. Most systems on board are second hand and homebuilt.
The sub has overall length of 16 m (52 ft), surface displacement of 57 tons and is capable of diving up to 250 m (820 ft).
Transit speed is up to 6 knots with a 190 hp diesel engine. Electric drive measures 40 kW.
The life support system provides air for the crew of six persons for a week. The diving chamber allows saturation dives to the depths similar to the operational depth of the submarine.
/ euronaut.org
www.euronaut.org
Music:
Lisa Miskovsky and Solar Fields - Still alive, Instrumental
(Mirror's Edge Game OST)

[@Vtec24]

that probably feels so good, just sitting on that thing and thinking "I built this"

[@nichellesallie2817]

that woulf be so cool

[@dehsnekysnek5530]

Connor yes

[@fixt100]

look into "journeyman boilermaker" if you want to build pressure vessels.

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

Thats what she said.

[@aspopulvera9130]

The feel of accomplishment indeed

[@jacklash6900]

there are no words to say how amazing this is. everyone is under the impression only navies have this and for a team to build something soo good is a monumental achievement. these guys should be honored by their country. for generations to come

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

oh, oh my that sentance hasn't aged well.

[@jackcavendish8900]

@@themanformerlyknownascomme777why?

[@robertmaddox8352]

I am impressed that they actually had an airlock that a diver could use to go into the water and then return to the submarine without compromising the submarine.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Wow, I can't even fathom the engineering minds that went into building this. Great job

[@koxwobi6431]

This vessel looks like a real sub built by a navy! This is an incredible achievement for a private team! I salute you!

[@bernyshomstein4191]

The best privately owned sub I've ever seen.

[@rogergomes967]

It is also the best private submarine ever seen

[@Nordlicht05]

Roger Gomes and this Nautilus?

[@arty_gangster]

@@Nordlicht05 Well the Nautilus was sure Astonishing it was still Designed withsomething Completely else in Mind

[@davy1458]

What the world needs is a military size submarine with windows and scientific instruments that has enough room for scientists to live on fairly comfortable for months at at time so they can study the ocean and the great depths for long periods at a time.

[@andytaylor1588]

I've followed this project on a different site when Carsten was just getting going. It's quite amazing to see it in action.

[@kurtnelle]

And I thought my projects took long! This gives me a huge burst of hope!

[@rbodell]

That is bloody amazing.

[@cmnieman1]

Absolutely amazing!!! One of the coolest projects I've ever seen. A great example of ingenuity and the human spirit.

[@vladen14]

A 16 m long vessle, capable of diving up to 250 m is NOt what I would call an amateur project :DD

[@327h7]

Hier könnte Ihre Werbung stehen There is nothing amateur about it . The difference with others is that it was made with privet money and effort with love , to add icing to the cake nothing German made is amateur period.

[@kcasc_hd]

Well, it is german so what did. you expect? My first guess was 80 ish meters

[@brickleyyard4966]

So what sort of legalities and permits must someone require an ascertained for item like this and what limits are there are to stop people from doing things that they shouldn't do do because it seems to me then that if if a group of enthusiasts with private money and access to the White Facilities can you build this then surely we have enough money they could build something slightly bigger they wanted to 4 for various purposes

[@phornthip1991]

The Art of German Engineering was never lost.

[@terrorfire8505]

@@brickleyyard4966 you sound like a fun person

[@jbdallara]

Rest of the world: "In my spare time, I like to watch movies and have a walk with my dog" German people: "In my spare time I build 16m long submarine"

[@mbukukanyau]

Not "German people" its a German dude...

[@jbdallara]

@@mbukukanyau I'm making fun of Germans. All the people with the German nationality don't know how to have fun if it's not by working. You know, the good ol' joke about them. Like, it's a pretty comon thing for Germans to build a submarine. Using "German people", is a kind of emphasis : The people of Germany as one entity, share a common hobby, building submarines in theyr spare time. I'm not a native english speaker, after all. So maybe, what I tryed to say in my joke, have better way to express it, and my kind of emphasis is not working as I intended.

[@pieterveenders9793]

@@jbdallara Don't even bother explaining a joke to a German, because unlike with high-precision engineering they don't do well with jokes....

[@gaius_enceladus]

Awesome! What an amazing feeling it would be, seeing your own submarine diving for the first time! Huge kudos to the builders.

[@RevdTv123]

germans are some of the best engineers

[@Cristieagle]

Possibly THE best engineers. While the Italians have got some sexy super cars.

[@nztphotography5758]

Scotland has some of the best Liners

[@incognito6337]

They invented guided missiles

[@derektrotter4287]

NZT Photography and square sausage

[@derektrotter4287]

Who’s invented the best world changing inventions and medical sciences Germany or Britain???

[@nourtaher86]

Meanwhile I cant get my kitchen faucet to stop leaking

[@nationalcitysycho]

nourtaher86 yeah..really i cant finish my golf cart

[@blackbirdphotography]

wait, how in the world has this only got 288 likes? This thing is absolutely amazing! My Grandfather was a tin-smith and moonshine still maker in the applachian mountains. I remember one night he woke me up (drunk on moonshine) and told me that he was building me my personal submarine.... I was like 5 years old. I waited for years without daring pester him about the progress he was making.... Eventually I realized grandpa was a big drunk and probably forgot by the next morning hahaha.... Definitely makes my day to see people who actually got their sub, even if they built it themselves :-)

[@Xajsjs]

+Photography Photography haha nice man

[@irespectthepolice42]

Deep Blue Sea, you guys are an inspiration to millions. Hope you know that. Big fan of German ingenuity. Kudos from the United States

[@sanguinesaffy]

So much admiration for dedicated engineers ,what a project ,I think your fantastic ,well done !

[@jayskinner4828]

These guys know what their doing, nice job.

[@WheelsRCool]

Love this submarine, the blue color looks fantastic.

[@9eyalshmuel9]

Well done to all those involved in the action. Project awesome! Well done again to this special team

[@FreshlySnipes]

That's so sick! I want one. The porthole in the bottom reminds me of the Nautilus and 1000 leagues under the sea!

[@getredytagetredy]

Virtuosi Genius ...Bravo... The Germans were always the best U-Boat builders... Unbelievable skill and craftwork...Sail On Sail On.

[@DeagleGamesTV]

I wouldnt say best, America has consistently outpaces every nation in the world when it comes to submarine warfare.

[@dustinhaynes2617]

this is the closest thing to what I imagine I'd have if I had my own submarine.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

i. give. this. man. every. credit. ? much. respect. to. your. work. old. mate. well. done.

[@RiggingDoctor]

Imagine the changes in technology from when they started building it to when they finally launched it!

[@MrCinimod93]

just like svseeker

[@randywinner111]

Awesome build fellas, my hats off to you all for creativity and innovation and meticulous attention to detail. Could not help but notice that any of these that are being "Sea Trailed",,,seem to be shadowed by Naval ships. Interesting. Saying good job does not come close!

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Randy Winner It's busy in those waters and it border's The Kingdom of the Netherlands to the West and The Kingdom of Denmark to North of The Republic of Germany. To the North-West sits The Kingdom of Norway, the North-East sits The Kingdom of Sweden, all have their Royal Navy's going up and down the Scandinavian Sea to the Wadden-Sea into the North-Sea. Not to mention all kinds of ships going trough there from the Republic of Poland and of course from the Russian Federation. Try and float a dingy there and it will attract the attention of a plethora of different Navy's,....not to mention operating a submarine there commercial or otherwise.

[@ju.h_man]

Unbeschreiblich...ich habe noch NIE in meinem ganzen leben so etwas professionelles gesehen, was von "Laien" (nehmt's mir nicht übel:-)) gebaut wurde und 250m Tauchtiefe...RESPEKT!!!!!

[@Midnightrider773]

Excellent example of ingenuity, well done

[@Chewligan1]

Beautiful sub - looks like a very complicated engineering project.

[@kyuubiand9]

That is absolutely epic. I would kill to be part of a project like that.

[@drsamuelk]

Its a beauty, you guys. I'm awestruck by the professional finesse and the size of the behemoth. Kudos to friendship, kudos to workmanship, science of accumulating knowledge, sweat, hard labour and perseverance. You guys must've started out prior to the internet revolution. I never miss a submarine movie, seen them all, though I've never been in one. I'm from India, I've never even seen one for real. Good one, I'm touched.

[@zaptor1514]

Thanks for the whacko music. It was a great time dancing to it.

[@jacobj.1969]

Its a real work of art from every aspect.

[@kennethm.pricejr.8921]

Wow, incredible dive depth!

[@stephensalt6229]

Excellent project....WOW....congratulations...must be most gratifying!

[@richr909]

I would hardly call that an amateur build ha

[@Wrackzeichner]

+rich r, actually you are right. These are professionals in related fields, but noone earns his money with submarine building. Some parts like pressure hull are professionaly made. On other hand the rest is homebuilt, low-tech or second hand. Noone got money for it. What is it then, when not amateur?

[@Spinnie1]

+Deep Blue Sea This is just a home build project.

[@richr909]

Haha (home build project) like it could be built in your backyard or garage? If that's the home build then I would really want to see the pro built version.

[@Wrackzeichner]

You won't believe. :) After steel work was done, the sub actually DID stand in the owner's backyard. Since the house stood right next to Weser river. All the interior and exterior job have been done there during 10 years prior to the launch.

[@richr909]

My neighbors would absolutely kill me if I had something like that at my house. He is lucky

[@Kopie0830]

Beautiful. Now we need this in space.

[@Billythebubble]

Very satisfying achievement, well done guys

[@TruNordics14]

Really amazing accomplishment!. lol at naval vessels keeping an eye on them

[@Mthammere2010]

well, those naval vessels have to justify their income somehow. Furthermore, god forbid if ever accord a shooting war, the navy needs to be able to distinguish a friendly/natural submarine from an enemy one.

[@DeagleGamesTV]

@@Mthammere2010 Were already capable of identifying any and all surface or submerged contacts using nothing more than passive sonar.

[@thegloriousquran1208]

@@DeagleGamesTV but this thing is only one and built recently they wouldn't be able to identify it submerged and 30 km away they would be confused of the new prop sound unless they see it on the surface which they already did

[@ronlee7261]

Now this is a hobby. Love it. Talented

[@kamikazeyamamoto4545]

DAS BOOT! Awesome cool! The cartels in Latin America would pay you guys big money to build a fleet of these for them. Amazing build. Makes me very proud of my German heritage. Think about it... In Germany a couple of amateur enthusiasts design and build a fully functional submarine over a period of 24 years and is better than any submarine in the North Korean fleet. Congratulations!

[@ncwarrior62]

Fantastic job gentlemen very inspiring!

[@iantaggart3064]

24 years? that's insane! even I wouldn't take such time!

[@nickirmen6671]

As soon as I heard the mirror's edge music i knew this video wpuld be a goodie

[@WhiteUnicorn82]

"Amateur built.." , na, I'd say that, in order to put this together with such quality, they are certainly not "amateurs".

[@aleksandersuur9475]

If you don't get paid to do it, you are an amateur. It's not a reflection on quality of work, just a simple matter of where the funding is coming from.

[@troyjackson9610]

Beyond “Amateur “ Old Chap. Blooming Marvellous

[@taiming71]

Germans can build any thing given enough time.

[@santatigerclaus]

+taiming71 (except high MPG, clean diesels)

[@FreakSX93]

+kevin mcmillen *badumtss*

[@KoolBreeze420]

+taiming71 With that kinda logic even I could do anything given enough time!

[@Wrackzeichner]

+romthewarrior What do the extermination camps have to do with a team consisting of Germans, Dutch and Ukrainians?

[@romthewarrior]

+Deep Blue Sea They have to do with the previous comment. But it's a joke dude. Hat off to the the team btw

[@fabiosunspot1112]

Its so great to watch this,well done man.it can be used for rescue in bad weather at sea or underwater👍

[@KowboyUSA]

"Amateur" doesn't seem at accurate at all. 'Private' would have better described this venture.

[@RobinCernyMitSuffix]

The only thing they didn't made them selfs, was the hull/hull welding, because it's the most critical thing, so they let professionals do that and also x-ray the welds. All this information can also be found on their website ;)

[@ShepherdOfFools]

Thats awesome! Congratulations on Finishing it and an amazing Aquatic Ride!

[@andreuttt]

This is amazing and wonderful project!.... I'm fascinated... CONGRATULATIONS!!!.....

[@michaeltaylors2456]

That boot is amazing .

[@Tredoras]

Ein geniales Projekt und meinen ganz großen Respekt vor der Arbeit! Wie tief habt ihr euch schon getraut damit?

[@ahmadhorik]

Damn it took 10 years to build! Good job

[@RIPMYFRIENDMISSINGYOUEVERYDAY]

You guys are amazing that's something to be proud of

[@Shadowkey392]

Yeah, these guys aren’t amateurs, they know exactly what they’re doing.

[@Sci-Fi_Freak_YT]

This video came out on my birthday so it’s awesome to see something like this :)

[@BushCampingTools]

Fantastic and a credit to all who participated! But I agree with the comment below, far from amateur in any shape or form.

[@kalleklp7291]

Eine technische Meisterleistung, Jungs..! Ich bin selbst Schlosser und Smied und kann mir vorstellen wieviel Arbeit in diesem Boot drinsteckt. Habt ihr keinen ärger mit den Behörden? Ich könnte mir vorstellen das man für so ein Ding eine menge Papire ausfüllen muss. 250 M Tauchtiefe ist mehr als einige militärische U-Boote schaffen. Ich hab noch nie irgentetwas vergleichbares gesehen...echt eine super Leistung..!

[@Wrackzeichner]

Die Behörden machen in der Tat keinen Stress. Zwar werden wir häufiger, als sonst von WaPo untersucht, aber es stellt sich dabei heraus, dass die Jungs doch selber neugierig sind. :-) Und soooo viel Papierkram ist für ein Sportboot nicht nötig ;-)

[@kalleklp7291]

Deep Blue Sea Ha,ha...kann ich mir vorstellen das die neugierig sind. So ein U-boot giebts wahrscheinlich kein zweites mal zu sehen. Ahh...euer Boot geht also unter Sportboot, dass hät ich jetzt nicht erwartet. Ich hab mir gerade eure homepage angeschaut, sehr interessant. Ihr könnt stolz sein auf euer Boot, ich habe noch nichts vergleichbares gesehen, dass so durchdacht ist. Schon garnicht ein Boot das bis auf 250 M tauchen kann.

[@Wrackzeichner]

Dann google mal UC3 Nautilus

[@kalleklp7291]

Hab ich, und wenn ich mal wieder nach Kopenhagen komme, würde ich gerne ihr U-boot sehen. Euer Boot gefällt mir aber trozdem besser, es kann auch tiefer tauchen als die Nautilus

[@rustypanels1917]

Job well done, you were so dedicated for all those years, time and money put into it. Glad for you it all worked. During those 12 years, was there many changes made due to new developments in materials, electronics, etc?

[@Wrackzeichner]

Electronics and general compromisses, which were made during construction phase to make the sub cheaper, are the main source of headach today. We still modify a lot and improve the things that seemed reasonable years ago, but make problems now. On other hand, without such trade-offs, the sub would never rich water. You can't do everything right from the beginning without spending millions of euros.

[@carloko08]

wow, extraordinary work, not amateur at all, simply profesional, how many money is the cost of this proyect? will be good to know, congratulations to all team

[@Wrackzeichner]

That's a secret. :-)

[@johnk1639]

A question from your friends in Columbia. How many wrapped kilogram bundles will this hold?

[@ciklope0]

how many packages do you consume since you are very interested

[@jaridkeen123]

**Breaking News** The USA destroyer Blew up a small EruoSub today

[@JuergenW.]

Or the other way round... :D

[@cquilty1]

@Kai Forrest There she is - the dumb *TROLL* using a different account talking to herself with a sock account blabbing the same crap. Sad really...

[@cquilty1]

@Ezra Valentin Nice job talking to yourself....

[@thekraken1173]

@@cquilty1 probably bots, not even a real person.

[@cquilty1]

@@thekraken1173 Think you're right.

[@ancientbear3280]

Master builder, This is amazing.

[@marty34534]

That looks fantastic!

[@richr909]

It's a professionally built sub. That's what it is

[@Starworshipper]

Aw sweet, Mirrors Edge.

[@Shrike200]

+June ‹Neoka28› Had this urge to go running after watching this video....

[@sitkratiripsneila.6483]

I thought the same...

[@isaacsimmons1301]

That's amazing. How long can she stay submerged? Does it have CO2 scrubbers? Diesel/Batt gens?

[@Wrackzeichner]

Submerged endurance up to a week, 5 CO2-scrubbers, One diesel and one DC Engine also working as generator.

[@hurleyinnh]

Yeah seriously that is not amateur work. wooooow is that beautiful, I can only dream. Would love to dive from a sub!!

[@McHeisenburger]

I'm enjoying the Mirror's Edge music.

[@victorbailey6323]

Amazing!!!!! This is absolutely wildly exciting and inspiring 😁😁

[@Kashi-K]

didnt expect to hear the Mirrors Edge theme in a research sub video

[@Mr91495osh]

Build one that looks like a submarine, has huge windows, a big sail and stays in the service. Keep it in Key Largo for tourists to visits the reefs. It doesn’t have to “dive”, the reefs are only 40 feet deep and the water is crystal clear.

[@hans-ulrichsilbersdorff3359]

Gute arbeit Jungs!!!!! Bitte weitermachen!!!!!

[@thedeadlinger6992]

Wow... INCREDIBLE! I can't belive the submarine even has technologies onboard! I bet you will never stop using it!! :D P.S. Good Luck with other sea operations.

[@enigma375]

Hugely impressive! Bravo!

[@messaoudkrioua5002]

At first I was surprised but after reading Germany, the surprise disappeared ❤️🇩🇿❤️🇩🇪

[@Reamare]

How can you make a submarine and not make it yellow...

[@peterking2561]

Hiddeous if you are the military

[@AlterraCorp]

To not hear that song ever again?

[@nyotamwuaji6484]

Because fuck you that's how. ~Alucard~

[@walterkiel552]

It's wonderful !! Congratulations !!

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

What is your max depth? It’s good that you included a lock out feature.. is this chamber isolated so the crew isn’t subject to gas saturation?

[@Wrackzeichner]

The max. operational depth of the sub is 250m. Theoretically it's also maximum for sat diver operations. Currently our maximum lock-out depth limited by the abilities of the recreational divers in the crew somewhere at 40 m. The Diving chamber is a completely stand-alone unit, so the rest of the crew inside the submarine goes normobaric.

[@randyneil6161]

I see you guys put your heading "amateur submarine"....I got news for you.....you guys are professionals it took so many years of hard work and lots of thinking and technology to make it a success and I really like your submarine....if you were to sell it how much money would you want for the submarine ???

[@Wrackzeichner]

Sorry I can't give you such information. But a submarine of this size and functionality built by a shipyard would cost at least 10 millions I estimate.

[@jessicaread4880]

this is an awesome machine. it it can go underwater it can also go into space like the Nazi's did with their modified U-boats. This would be great for observing underwater life, and if it's depth was sufficient it could also look for lost ship wreckage and maybe help with finding lost aircraft survivors etc. certainly help with distressed subs et al. The fact it is not military makes this a kind of Linux project where everyone could help with designing a better one. I am interested in the fact it is German. Yet again they appear to be historically the most mechanically able to produce such machines.

[@ronaldcheatham4833]

That has to be the best amateur built sub I've seen.

[@kuiper921]

I wonder if you have scared any navies thinking it was an enemy sub!

[@Wrackzeichner]

No idea. I don't think they mentioned us a lot since we don't have identical operation areas.

[@kuiper921]

+Deep Blue Sea ahh ok, thats good! Do you have any ways of making sure it doesnt happen?

[@Wrackzeichner]

Nothing. I Don't think that's a problem

[@kuiper921]

Deep Blue Sea oh ok. Keep doing what you are! Greetings from America!

[@Wrackzeichner]

Thanks!

[@poppetrurazvan3900]

Please mount some conical array of stainles stell ultrasonic cavitators, just in case. What you are doing is pure and simpla wonderfull!

[@objetivotuhermana]

WOW Impresive.. Can i ask the total cost of biulding it?

[@Ricovandijk]

Fantastic achievement! It looks as if the 'pressure hull' is not actually pressurised, is that right? or is that just one compartment with access for the divers?

[@Wrackzeichner]

There's a separate hyperbaric diving chamber in the bow. The rest of the boat is normobaric.

[@Ricovandijk]

That's awesome!

[@grahambird1570]

Then there were the Barnacles !!!! Well done, fantastic outcome !!!!

[@alexanderwingeskog758]

Wow, looked great runs great! Want one!

[@connordimisa2884]

absolutely incredible.

[@warp65]

That's an impressive achievement.

[@xploriatv890]

Very great work!

[@SenthilKumar-sn8ps]

No ordinary person can build that kind of submarine 👍,

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Wow! Very impressive!

[@dernawey]

Well done lads.

[@sawmill123456]

Really neat!!! Quite an accomplishment.

[@cristianalejandroaliagacal8676]

Congratulations from Chile, South América .

[@bountifullsun5750]

This is really cool and mad props for the effort. Would it have not been easier and cheaper to refurb a surplus sub?

[@Wrackzeichner]

The sub is designed as a mobile diver bell. There are only few submarines in the world ever built for this purpose. The costs du buy them are much higher, than the hardware costs of Euronaut. Well, the thousands of working hours are not paid. :)

[@bountifullsun5750]

That explains it very well. Once again my highest esteem and regard on the project