Chinese digital marketplace Alibaba currently displays an interesting product from a Guangdong-based custom manufacturer – a half-submerged electric submarine that gives off a “houseboat” vibe.
KINOCEAN e-submarine details
According to Electrek, owners can equip the KINOCEAN submarine with any electric outboard motor. Apart from that, it also boasts a very attractive design and innovative features.
Key attributes
The KINOCEAN submarine features a bedroom equipped with relaxing sights and ocean sounds. The second floor above the water has a living room that offers an extremely soothing view of the sea.
It also has a mini kitchen to enable people to cook their food in the middle of a large body of water. Moreover, the main floor has sliding doors to access an outdoor seating area with a ladder to access the pool.
The houseboat also has a bathroom, a beautiful sink, a floating toilet, and a shower. It can apparently ferry a maximum of 8 people.
Below are some of the key details of the electric submarine/houseboat:
| Industry-specific attributes | Details |
| Occasion | Lakes & Rivers |
| Hull Material | Aluminum |
| Outdoor Activity | Drifting |
| Other attributes | Details |
| Place of Origin | Guangdong, China |
| Brand Name | KINOCEAN |
| Model Number | KC02 |
| Capacity (Person) | 2 |
| Logo | Customers’ Logo |
| Usage | Water Entertainment |
| Certifications | CE |
| Product name | Aluminum boat |
| Color | Customized Color |
| Packing | paper skin+pearl cotton+high-quality film |
| Material | Marine Grade Aluminum DNV 5083 |
| MOQ | 1 Piece |
| Style | Outdoor Play |
| Hull | Aluminum Deep |
Pricing and availability
As per the product page, the KINOCEAN houseboat costs $12,300 for 2-7 unit orders. It drops to $10,999.00 for 8-11 purchases. Its lowest price is $10,000.00 for customers who buy 12 or more units.
It offers a 3-day coupon giveaway with a maximum discount of $80. Lead time is 45 days for 1-2 unit orders.
It also accepts refunds in a month after customers receive the units. For those interested, you can check the purchase details here.
Below are the packaging and delivery details:
| Packaging & delivery | Details |
| Package Type: | Disassemble package or Fully assembled package way for delivery. Protected with films and fixed with steel frame. |
| Supply Ability | |
| Supply Ability | 400 Unit/Units per Year |
Despite the remarkable design, it must be noted that this half-submerged houseboat still seems to undergo actual production. Currently, available photos only include its renderings without the production model.
Nonetheless, it would be great to see the company pursue its production as it will surely attract numerous customers, particularly those who love the sea.
