# Made-From-Scratch Submarines Chinese Man Creates Homemade Underwater Vessel By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-submarines References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/09/regular-joe-bui.php) & [chinadaily.cn](http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-09/03/content_8653027.htm) A Chinese man has taken his love for [deep sea exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin) and added his own twist of penny-pinching practicality to it. Sinking just under $5,000 and two years of time into the project, Tao Xiangli has built a personal homemade submarine which he uses in aquatic areas near Beijing. Xiangli's creation is driven by [electric motors and propellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor) and comes fully equipped with a periscope and a depth control tank. Innovative and recession-inspired, the homemade submarine proves the only thing that separates nerdy obsessions and avant-garde creations is a little bit of love, work and time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Submarines:** Chinese man creates a homemade submarine using cost-effective methods, demonstrating a trend of DIY submarines. - **Affordable Underwater Exploration:** Tao Xiangli's homemade submarine proves that underwater exploration can be made more affordable with innovative thinking and cost management. - **Innovative Deep Sea Exploration:** Tao Xiangli's personal submarine serves as an example of how innovative designs can facilitate deep sea exploration. ### Where This Applies - **Marine Exploration:** The marine exploration industry could benefit from cost-effective methods like Tao Xiangli's homemade submarine to reduce overall costs of deep sea exploration. - **DIY and Maker Culture:** The DIY and Maker Culture industry has an opportunity to provide resources, tools, and education for enthusiasts interested in creating their own homemade submarines. - **Electric Motor and Propeller Industry:** The electric motor and propeller industry has an opportunity to provide cost-effective options that could power homemade submarines and be used in other marine vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tourism-Focused Electric Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-submersible.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-super-sub.md) - [Manta Ray-Inspired Submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kronos-armored-submarine.md) - [Autonomous Undersea Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-vehicle.md) - [Submarine-Storing Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submarine-storing-luxury-yacht.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md) - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md)