A first-class diving operation needs a first-class scuba van. In May we acquired a brand new Mercedes-Benz 316 CDI van, outfitted it as a ?¢‚Ǩ?ìmobile dive shop,?¢‚Ǩ¬ù and wrapped it in SDUA colors and signage. The artwork includes Andrew Georgitsis?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ stunning underwater cave photo, ?¢‚Ǩ?ìMayan Blue.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù

Measuring 225?¢‚Ǩ¬ù in length with a 140?¢‚Ǩ¬ù wheel base and a ground-to-roof height of 94.7?¢‚Ǩ¬ù, the van is large enough to stand up and walk around in, and with 321 cubic feet of cargo space, it not only holds all of our gear for a scuba class of six, plus two SDUA instructors, but it includes a fully outfitted workshop for equipment maintenance and repair.

Powered by a 2.7 liter in-line five-cylinder Mercedes-Benz turbo-diesel engine, the van has every amenity a diver could want: air conditioning, power windows, reclining cloth bucket seats, iPod dock, and much more!

The interior cabinetry is custom-designed and built by System Edstr?ɬ?m of Swedish steel, with locking doors and Hammerite Epoxi Powder Coat finish.

For safety, the van includes a rear-view video camera and backup sensors, and for security the entire unit is fully alarmed, fitted with a variety of internal security devices and outfitted with a GPS tracking system. A roof-mounted Datastorm F1 satellite dish provides wireless high-speed Internet access and instant global communication.

A permanently installed cargo partition with a fixed window separates the passenger compartment from the cargo and work area, providing security and privacy for the ?¢‚Ǩ?ìshop.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù A 1500-watt inverter delivers 110-volt AC power for charging lights, cameras and computers, as well as for operating electronic equipment and power tools.

At SDUA, we?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re ?¢‚Ǩ?ìdoing it right,?¢‚Ǩ¬ù and we?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re working heroically to establish and maintain our ?¢‚Ǩ?ìcommitment to excellence.?¢‚Ǩ¬ù Watch for our big, blue scuba van on the beaches of the California coast, from Baja to Monterey!