Seabob’s F9 Arrives in Palm Beach: A Full Look at the Water‑Scooter Line‑Up

The 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show, staged along West Palm Beach’s waterfront from 25–29 March, provided a concentrated glimpse of the current market for yacht water toys. At booth #826 Brownie’s YachtDiver — a Florida dive and water‑toy specialist and authorised Seabob dealer and service centre — brought the German brand’s full line‑up, pairing established high‑performance models with the newly launched F9 series.

Models on display: a range for every yacht profile

Seabob, produced by Cayago AG, is known for compact, electric water scooters propelled by an E‑Jet turbine system. Brownie’s display let superyacht owners, charter operators and diving enthusiasts compare two distinct families: the three‑tier F5 series and the lighter, design‑driven F9 range.

• Seabob F5 — 2.5 kW motor, 480 N thrust; roughly 14 km/h on the surface and about 13 km/h underwater. Lithium‑ion 1.1 kWh battery with an operating time near 50 minutes; quick charge available. Weight: 29 kg. Max dive depth listed at 40 m with safety cut‑off around 2.5 m. Entry point in the F5 family; suited to pools and shallow‑water play. Approximate price from €9,360 (ex‑VAT).
• Seabob F5 S — 4.0 kW motor, 680 N thrust; surface speeds around 20 km/h. Battery 1.8 kWh provides about 60 minutes of operation. Weight 34–35 kg; 40 m dive depth; six power gears. Priced from roughly €12,480 (ex‑VAT).
• Seabob F5 SR — Flagship of the F5 line with 4.5 kW motor and 745 N thrust; surface speeds near 22 km/h and increased underwater performance. Operating time about 70 minutes. Weighs ~35 kg; 40 m dive depth and seven power levels. From approximately €14,935 (ex‑VAT).
• Seabob F9 — New lightweight model (≈20.9 kg) emphasising agility. Motor listed at 2.6 kW and rated 60 TP (thrust performance unit). Battery 48 V 18 Ah (0.8 kWh) with about 40 minutes under sporty use; standard charge ~4 h, quick charge ~1 h. Safety cut‑off at 3 m with adjustable limit up to 30 m. Manufacturer had not published top‑speed figures at the time of the show. Approximate price from €8,865.
• Seabob F9 S — Sport‑oriented F9 variant with 3.6 kW motor and 84 TP; larger 48 V 27 Ah battery for up to 50 minutes of operation and a weight near 23.9 kg. Offers stepless electronic speed control, an extractable rear wing and side foils for added stability. Price from around US$15,895.

Features and customisation

Seabob’s appeal in the yachting sector is as much about packaging and personalization as it is about performance. Options demonstrated at Brownie’s stand included integrated dual HD cameras (forward and selfie), Chrome or Black aesthetic packages, and an extensive palette of serial, special and Lumex colours. For owners seeking a bespoke finish, Seabob offers hand‑applied multi‑layer paint systems to align toys with yacht livery or corporate branding. Every model is built with a high‑resolution display and safety shut‑off that limits dive depth for charter and owner use.

Complementary kit at the booth

Brownie’s presented Seabob alongside a curated selection of complementary water‑toy and dive equipment: Sublue scooters, Yachtbeach platforms, Sipaboards, Triton submarines and Nomad/ Nomad Mini hookah systems. The arrangement positioned Brownie’s as a single source for packaged water‑toy solutions for yachts and charter operations.

Industry context — why Seabob still matters to yachts

Electric, emission‑free propulsion and compact transportability are key criteria for water toys aboard modern yachts. Seabob’s combination of relatively light weight, easy stowage and immediate, intuitive control makes the brand a consistent choice for owner‑operators and charter fleets. The F9 series, developed with Studio F. A. Porsche, signals a design‑led step that emphasises reduced mass and agile handling — attributes that suit tenders and toys intended for frequent guest use and rapid deployment.

Key highlights

• Brownie’s YachtDiver showcased Seabob models at PBIBS 2026 (booth #826), including the F5 family and the new F9 range.
• The F5 series scales from a lightweight entry model to a high‑thrust F5 SR, balancing run time and power across three tiers.
• The F9 line focuses on reduced weight, Porsche‑influenced design and stepless speed control; the F9 S adds stability foils and a larger battery for extended use.
• Extensive customisation—cameras, Chrome/Black packages and bespoke paint—reinforces Seabob’s positioning as a luxury yacht toy that can be matched to vessel aesthetics.
• Brownie’s complementary product range made the booth a practical resource for yacht crews assembling turnkey water‑toy packages.

Seabob’s presence at Palm Beach emphasised not only incremental technical refinements but also the market’s appetite for refined, transportable electric toys that integrate with a yacht’s lifestyle and brand. For owners and charter operators seeking a compact, high‑performance water toy, the F5 family remains a reliable choice; the F9 series introduces a lighter, design‑forward option that may reshape expectations for agility and styling.

As water‑toy packages become standard in yacht outfitting, vendors such as Brownie’s YachtDiver play a pivotal role in translating manufacturer range sheets into practical on‑board solutions — from selection and customisation to service and crew training.

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