Seabob Price 2026: Real EUR Pricing for F9, F9 S & SE63 Lamborghini (Malta 18% VAT)

The Real Price of a Seabob in 2026 — in EUR, Malta 18% VAT, Without the Cross-Border Maths

Most published Seabob prices on the open web sit on US storefronts in USD, on German storefronts in EUR with 19% DE-VAT applied, or on aggregator review sites with no VAT framing at all. For a Mediterranean buyer the honest question — "what does a Seabob actually cost me, delivered, in EUR, with my own destination VAT" — is almost never answered cleanly. This 2026 guide does exactly that. Every figure below is the Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 published price, in EUR, with Malta 18% VAT included as the gross figure that lands on the invoice. Net (ex-VAT) figures are listed alongside for buyers ordering through a VAT-registered yacht-management entity or under a commercial-vessel exemption.

Cayago AG published its September 2025 EMEA MSRP and the Mercer Malta gross is that MSRP converted to Malta 18% VAT — not a regional dealer markup. A Maltese buyer ordering through Mercer pays roughly €92 less on a Seabob F9 and €123 less on an F9 S than the same Cayago MSRP would generate in Germany at 19% VAT, simply because Malta’s standard VAT rate is one point lower. There is no Mercer "premium" on top of the manufacturer’s number.

The article covers four things in turn: the headline 2026 model pricing (F9, F9 S, SE63 Lamborghini); the equipment and accessory deltas published by Cayago that change the final invoice; the Malta and Mediterranean VAT context that determines what you actually pay; and the landed-cost reality of buying a Seabob from outside the EU once shipping, duty, sales tax and warranty exposure are added up properly. If you want the F9 vs F9 S vs SE63 buyer’s-perspective comparison before reading pricing, start with our 2026 Seabob buyer’s guide; for Mediterranean delivery logistics specifically, see the Seabob delivery guide.

Headline 2026 Seabob Prices — Net, VAT, Malta Gross

The Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 price list for the Seabob F9 and F9 S, with the third model — the SE63 Lamborghini Edition — sitting on allocation rather than a published list. Net (ex-VAT) prices below match Cayago AG’s EMEA Pricelist (September 2025) line-for-line. The "Malta gross" column is the figure that lands on the Mercer Yachting invoice for a private buyer in Malta or any Maltese-flagged charter operation invoicing under standard rules.

These are the base-build figures: F9 in Black Package (standard colour), F9 S in Black Package. The F9 base already includes the matt black stern ring and centre console frame; Chrome Package and Colour Package are paid upgrades on either model. Battery Capacity Plus and Driving Stability System are standard on the F9 S; both are paid extras on the F9. Every Seabob ships from the Cayago plant in Bad Salzuflen, Germany — there is no regional manufacturing variant.

The Seabob SE63 Lamborghini Edition is intentionally absent from the published list. Cayago AG handles SE63 allocation directly with authorised dealers, and Mercer Yachting quotes that model on request once Cayago confirms the build slot. Don’t treat any number circulating online as the Mercer Malta SE63 price — it is quote-only and the figure depends on the specific Lamborghini colour set, accessories and delivery timing chosen.

Prices reflect Cayago’s published September 2025 MSRP converted to Malta 18% VAT. Final invoice subject to current dealer agreement and any factory price revision.

Why Malta’s 18% VAT Is the Cleanest Mediterranean Entry Point

EU standard VAT rates on the 2026 verified rate sheet for the six main Mediterranean charter markets:

• Malta: 18% (lowest standard rate in the EU charter region)
• France: 20%
• Spain: 21%
• Italy: 22%
• Greece: 24%
• Croatia: 25% (highest standard rate in the EU charter region)

What this means for a Seabob: ordering through a Malta dealer at 18% VAT vs ordering the same Seabob through a Croatian dealer at 25% VAT is a €650 saving on the F9 and €867 saving on the F9 S, on the same Cayago net price. Germany’s 19% VAT — the standard rate Cayago’s own EMEA pricelist quotes — sits one point above Malta’s 18%, so the Malta-VAT delta vs Germany is roughly €92 on the F9 and €123 on the F9 S. That delta scales with optional equipment (Battery Capacity Plus, Driving Stability System, accessories) on top of the base board.

Three commercial structures matter for Seabob buyers operating yachts under EU registration:

• Intra-EU B2B reverse charge — if the Seabob is sold to a VAT-registered entity in another EU member state for business use (yacht-management company, charter operator), Mercer Yachting can invoice net (zero-VAT) under the reverse-charge mechanism, and the buyer accounts for VAT in their home jurisdiction. The Mercer Malta net figures apply (F9 €9,285; F9 S €12,380).
• French Commercial Exemption (FCE) — vessels >15 m, commercially registered with permanent crew, used exclusively under charter at market rates, and with ≥70% of voyages outside French territorial waters. Where the test is met the supply can be zero-rated under Article 262 ter CGI, but eligibility is strict and must be documented before delivery.
• Article 148(a) ship’s stores — the EU-wide zero-rating for vessels engaged in commercial activity on the high seas. The Article 148(a) test is interpreted narrowly by EU member states and does not extend to guest-amenity toys on private yachts. For genuine commercial vessels under charter contract it can apply — Mercer will assess on a case-by-case basis.

The Malta yacht-leasing scheme applies to leasing of the vessel itself under use-and-enjoyment apportionment rules. It does not extend to separate sales of water toys, tenders or accessories. A Seabob delivered to a Malta-flagged yacht is taxed at the standard 18% Malta VAT unless it is contractually bundled into the original yacht lease at the point of purchase.

Equipment Options — What Each Upgrade Costs in Malta EUR

Cayago publishes a fixed set of equipment options on the F9 line. These are not configurator-style "deltas" the way some foiling-board brands run their build menus — they are factory build options selected at order placement that Cayago locks in with the unit. The figures below are Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 published prices, in EUR with 18% VAT included as the gross figure.

Two practical takeaways. First, the Battery Capacity Plus and Driving Stability System are paid extras on the F9 (€1,336.94 Malta gross combined) but ship as standard equipment on the F9 S. That accounts for €1,336.94 of the €3,652.10 price gap between F9 and F9 S Malta gross — the rest is power (3.6 kW vs 2.6 kW), thrust (84 TP vs 60 TP) and a slightly heavier build. Second, the Chrome and Colour Packages are mutually exclusive with the standard Black Package: you pick one, you don’t add Chrome on top of Black.

Standard colour palette (no extra charge on F9 / F9 S)

The F9 line ships in six standard colours at no premium: Lio Orange, Carex Yellow, Signum Red, Star White, Titanium, Meteo Silver. These are the Cayago house colourway and any one of them carries no upcharge. The SE63 Lamborghini Edition runs a dedicated six-colour Lamborghini palette (Bianco Siderale, Verde Gea, Giallo, Verde Selvans, Arancio Egon, Grigio Lynx) that is exclusive to the SE63 line and priced as part of the SE63 quote.

Accessories & Spares — What Each Item Costs in 2026

The Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 accessory price list. These are factory Cayago accessories, identical SKU to what Cayago publishes on its EMEA pricelist, with Malta 18% VAT applied as the gross figure.

The Quick Charger is the single accessory that matters most for charter-fleet economics. The standard charger ships with every Seabob and works fine for a recreational owner. For a charter yacht running multiple back-to-back guest sessions, the Quick Charger materially reduces the dead time between sessions — on the F9 it cuts the full-cycle charge time roughly in half. Mercer Yachting typically recommends the Quick Charger plus one spare battery in the original order for any charter operation.

The Seabob Lifting Dock is the integrated cradle for storing the unit on a swim platform or in a tender garage with a built-in lift point. For yachts where the Seabob lives at-the-ready on the platform throughout charter season, the Lifting Dock is the cleanest answer to "where does it go between sessions". A Seabob Bag (Malta gross €351.64) is the lighter-touch option for yachts that stow the unit in a soft case in the garage.

What the Cayago Warranty Covers — and the Clause 8 Charter Exposure

Every Seabob from Mercer Yachting ships with the standard Cayago AG manufacturer warranty: 24 months from the date of transfer, on the original purchaser. The full 8-clause warranty document is included in the dispatch and is the binding text Cayago applies if anything happens to the unit.

Clause 8 of the warranty document is the one that matters for any yacht considering Seabob in a charter context. It excludes:

• Natural wear and tear
• Improper handling
• "Exceptional form of use which is contrary to the normal use of the item being sold, and which has not been approved by the Vendor on a case-by-case basis"
• Repair at a non-authorised facility
• Unauthorised modifications
• Failure to observe the manuals

The italicised phrase — "exceptional form of use" — is the clause Cayago invokes to handle heavy charter exposure on a case-by-case basis. Cayago does not publish a separate "commercial" or "charter" warranty tier the way some premium eFoil manufacturers do. There is one warranty, 24 months, and Cayago retains discretion under clause 8 if a Seabob is used at an intensity Cayago considers exceptional. The practical implication: for a Seabob deployed on a heavy charter rotation, Mercer Yachting recommends declaring the operational profile at the point of order so any borderline event later can be routed through Cayago with the original use case documented.

The warranty also ceases the moment the Seabob is opened or serviced by an unauthorised entity. This is the single most consistent way a Seabob warranty is lost — a well-meaning yacht engineer opening the unit to troubleshoot a fault. Any service or warranty event must be routed through Mercer Yachting and back to Cayago’s authorised network. Mercer handles this routing for any yacht in Maltese waters and coordinates Cayago’s authorised Mediterranean service partner network for yachts elsewhere in the Med.

Separate from the Cayago warranty, Malta’s Consumer Affairs Act Chapter 378 confers a 2-year statutory guarantee of conformity on consumer purchases by private individuals (the first 12 months reversing the burden of proof onto the seller). That statutory protection applies to private buyers only — charter operators, yacht-management companies and corporate buyers do not benefit, and rely on the Cayago manufacturer warranty alone.

What the Annual Seabob Service Picks Up — and What It Costs

Cayago’s service expectation is straightforward: an annual inspection at an authorised service facility to maintain warranty, plus mid-season checks on heavy-use deployments. Unlike eFoils with prop-driven powertrains and seasonal hour caps, the Seabob e-jet system is built around a sealed, brushless drive that needs much less intervention. A typical annual service runs through the seals, drive contact points, electronic safety cut-off, battery health diagnostics, charging system, propulsion-housing integrity and firmware.

The Cayago authorised network in the Mediterranean is coordinated centrally by Cayago AG. Service contact for buyers and owners outside the Americas: +49 5222 8509-255 or service@seabob.com (Monday-Friday 09:00–18:00 CET). Mercer Yachting routes service for Malta-based yachts at our Marsaskala workshop and coordinates with the Cayago Mediterranean service partners for yachts berthed in Antibes, Palma, Monaco, Genoa, Athens and other major Med hubs.

For the full Mediterranean charter-season service rhythm — pre-season check-out, mid-season inspection, end-of-season storage and battery conditioning — see the dedicated Seabob service & maintenance charter-season guide. The headline annual budget for a recreational owner running 30–50 hours per year is significantly lower than a comparable eFoil — the e-jet propulsion and absence of a foil structure removes most of the mechanical-wear items that drive service cost on prop-driven foils.

What You Actually Pay Beyond the Purchase Price

Beyond the Mercer Malta gross figure, a Seabob owner’s realistic year-one outlay covers four optional categories:

1. Equipment build at order placement — for an F9 the typical owner adds Battery Capacity Plus (€847.24 Malta gross) and Driving Stability System (€489.70). Combined that’s €1,336.94 added to the €10,956.30 base, taking a fully-equipped F9 to roughly €12,293 Malta gross. The F9 S includes both as standard, so its €14,608.40 figure is already the fully-equipped price.
2. Operational accessories — Quick Charger (€1,752.30 gross) for charter-fleet turnaround speed; Seabob Bag (€351.64) or Lifting Dock (€1,095.04) for stowage; Pilot Belt System (€233.64) for guest tethering. A typical first-order charter accessory bundle sits around €2,200–€3,000 Malta gross depending on stowage choice.
3. Mediterranean delivery — quoted per port. Mercer’s standard 5-day lead time to any of eight Mediterranean ports (Antibes, Palma, Monaco, Cannes, St-Tropez, Porto Cervo, Bonifacio, Mykonos) is included in the quote; freight charge depends on the port and season. Genoa and Athens are also routine destinations.
4. Annual service — the Cayago-mandated annual inspection (see service guide for detail). For recreational use the absence of a prop-driven eFoil 100-hour service caps and the simpler e-jet mechanical profile mean ongoing service cost is meaningfully lower than a prop-driven eFoil.

The single biggest variable is the equipment build at order placement. Mercer can structure the original quote to bundle equipment and accessories into one VAT line on the invoice, which simplifies the accounting trail for yacht-management entities under reverse-charge or commercial-exemption structures.

The Landed-Cost Reality of Buying a Seabob from Outside the EU

A Seabob price listed on a US storefront in USD looks cheaper at FX conversion alone. Plug a current rate into a calculator and the headline number undercuts Mercer’s Malta gross by a few hundred euros. The question buyers usually don’t ask is what that headline figure actually turns into by the time the unit reaches a Mediterranean swim platform with valid warranty cover.

Below is the realistic line-by-line for a private Mediterranean buyer routing a Seabob F9 from a US source to a Maltese port. Figures use mid-range estimates for components that vary by carrier and routing — treat the totals as indicative, not as a binding quote.

That comparison only covers the purchase itself. The warranty exposure is the larger hidden cost. Cayago’s 24-month manufacturer warranty is honoured through the authorised dealer network in the region of original sale. A Seabob bought from a US source and shipped privately into the EU may not be serviceable under warranty by Cayago’s European authorised partners — in practice the unit becomes out-of-warranty the moment it enters EU service. Any subsequent fault, even an early-life manufacturing one, sits as the owner’s own cost. On a Seabob with an €847 battery and electronics that are sealed against owner-servicing under penalty of warranty cessation, that exposure is meaningful.

Two other risks worth naming. Spare parts: when a Seabob bought outside the EU needs a propulsion-housing seal, charging-system component or a battery service, those parts are ordered into the EU via the original supply chain only. Mercer Yachting’s Mediterranean parts stocking is for units bought through the authorised network. And resale: a Seabob with a documented EU purchase invoice and an unbroken Cayago service record sells faster and at a higher residual than a unit with a non-EU paper trail. For owners who plan to refresh every few years, the resale gap closes most of the apparent purchase-price saving.

For a Maltese-flagged or Mediterranean-charter yacht, the cleanest answer is to buy in EUR with Malta 18% VAT included, through a Cayago-authorised dealer with EU service network access. That is what Mercer Yachting publishes — the €10,956.30 F9 / €14,608.40 F9 S Malta gross figures — and on landed cost it is broadly competitive with non-EU sourcing even before warranty and service exposure are factored in.

The SE63 Lamborghini Edition — Why It’s Quote-Only and What That Reflects

The SE63 Lamborghini Edition is a different commercial proposition to the F9 line. Cayago AG built it as a limited-allocation product with Automobili Lamborghini under a licensed-IP arrangement, with deliveries from summer 2026. The model designation — SE for Special Edition, 63 for the year 1963 when Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Automobili Lamborghini — is a deliberate signal that the unit sits in a different bracket to a standard F9 or F9 S. Cayago doesn’t publish an SE63 list price because allocation, build slot and finish set are negotiated with Cayago directly through authorised dealers rather than ordered off-the-list.

What we can confirm: the SE63 is 6.3 kW (almost twice the power of the F9 S), develops 162 TP thrust, weighs 35 kg, has a 25 m maximum depth and a Cayago-published top speed of 35 km/h with the optional Performance Board fitted — the only F-line model where Cayago publishes a top-speed figure. Battery details are not disclosed beyond Cayago’s "groundbreaking" framing, and runtime is given as a 60-minute average. The Performance Board itself is an optional rear-mounted accessory rather than a standard fitment.

Six standard Lamborghini colours run alongside the standard six-colour F9 palette: Bianco Siderale, Verde Gea, Giallo, Verde Selvans, Arancio Egon, Grigio Lynx. These are exclusive to the SE63 line. The SE63 is intentionally not a like-for-like F9 substitute — it is a separate Cayago x Lamborghini collaboration with its own allocation process.

If you’ve seen the number "63 knots" linked to the SE63 anywhere online — that’s wrong. "63" refers to the founding year of Lamborghini, not a speed. Cayago’s published top speed for the SE63 with Performance Board is 35 km/h (roughly 18.9 knots), which is broadly in line with the F9 line and well within safe operating limits for underwater use. The "63 knots" claim circulates on social media and review aggregators; it has no basis in Cayago’s technical documentation.

How Mercer Yachting Quotes a Seabob

Mercer Yachting is an authorised Cayago AG dealer for Malta and the Mediterranean, based in Marsaskala. Every Seabob quotation is structured around a yacht’s actual operational profile rather than off a retail-style price sheet. A typical Mercer quote includes:

• Configured Seabob unit — model (F9, F9 S or SE63), standard colour selection, optional equipment (Battery Capacity Plus, Driving Stability System, Chrome / Colour / Special Colour Package), all in a single line item with VAT made explicit
• Accessory bundle tailored to the vessel’s storage and operational pattern — Quick Charger for charter turnaround, Lifting Dock or Bag for stowage, Pilot Belt System for guest tethering
• Mediterranean delivery coordinated from Marsaskala on a 5-day standard lead time to Antibes, Palma, Monaco, Cannes, St-Tropez, Porto Cervo, Bonifacio, Mykonos, Genoa or Athens (see the Seabob Mediterranean delivery guide)
• Crew briefing and operational walkthrough at delivery — including guest-briefing structure, safety cut-off familiarisation and routine charging procedure
• Cayago warranty registration and service routing — the unit is registered to the original purchaser with the Cayago Mediterranean service network noted up front, and Mercer handles all subsequent service or warranty events
• VAT structuring matched to the vessel’s flag, registration status and intended use — standard Malta 18% gross for private buyers, reverse-charge net for VAT-registered EU entities, French Commercial Exemption zero-rating where the FCE test is met, or other commercial structures discussed at quote stage

The single most useful piece of information at the quote stage is the operational profile: private vs charter, the home port and intended cruising grounds, and the typical guest mix (first-timers vs experienced users). That information allows Mercer to pre-configure the unit (Battery Capacity Plus is almost always the right call for guest-rotation charter; Driving Stability System helps first-time guests; Pilot Belt is essential for tethered briefings), structure VAT efficiently, and coordinate delivery to land the unit at the right port on the right week of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by Ryan Rizzo, Operations Lead, Ritz Marine Ltd · Published 24 May 2026

How much does a Seabob cost in 2026?

Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 price list: Seabob F9 €10,956.30 Malta gross (incl. 18% VAT); Seabob F9 S €14,608.40 Malta gross. The SE63 Lamborghini Edition is quote-only with allocation by Cayago AG — it is intentionally not on the published list. Net (ex-VAT) figures: F9 €9,285, F9 S €12,380. Prices reflect Cayago’s September 2025 MSRP converted to Malta 18% VAT.

Why is the Seabob F9 S more expensive than the F9?

The F9 S is more powerful (3.6 kW vs 2.6 kW), develops more thrust (84 TP vs 60 TP), and ships with two pieces of equipment that are paid extras on the F9: the Battery Capacity Plus pack (an €847.24 Malta-gross add-on on the F9) and the Driving Stability System (€489.70 Malta-gross add-on on the F9). The standard F9 S includes both, alongside a longer ride time. The price gap between F9 and F9 S therefore reflects power, thrust, included equipment and longer runtime — not a finish or trim premium.

What do the Seabob equipment options cost in Malta in 2026?

Mercer Yachting Malta 2026 equipment pricing (incl. 18% VAT): Special Colour €548.70; Chrome Package €210.04; Colour Package €210.04; Battery Capacity Plus (F9 only) €847.24; Driving Stability System (F9 only — standard on F9 S) €489.70. The Black Package is standard and included on every F9. Chrome and Colour Packages are mutually exclusive with the standard Black Package — you pick one.

What do the Seabob accessories cost in 2026?

Malta gross pricing (incl. 18% VAT): Quick Charger €1,752.30; Seabob Bag €351.64; Seabob Rack €348.10; Pilot Belt System (S/M/L/XL) €233.64; Seabob Cover €99.12; Seabob Lifting Dock €1,095.04. Mercer Yachting bundles accessories into the original purchase quote for charter fleets so the entire setup is invoiced under a single VAT line.

Is buying a Seabob from outside the EU cheaper?

Almost never, once the full landed cost is added up. A US-listed Seabob price in USD looks cheaper at FX conversion alone — but on landed cost into Malta you add US sales tax (0–9%), international freight (typically €800–€1,500 for a single unit air or sea), EU import duty, Malta 18% VAT on the landed value at customs, and you lose the EU-territory manufacturer warranty. Cayago’s 24-month warranty is honoured by Mercer Yachting and authorised European service partners only — a unit imported privately may not be serviceable under warranty in Europe. Once everything is added the landed cost typically sits at or above Mercer Yachting’s published Malta price.

Does the Malta yacht-leasing scheme apply to Seabob purchases?

No. The Malta yacht-leasing scheme applies to the leasing of the vessel itself under the use-and-enjoyment apportionment rules, not to separate sales of water toys, tenders or accessories. A Seabob delivered to a Malta-flagged yacht is taxed at the standard 18% Malta VAT unless it is contractually bundled into the original yacht lease at purchase. For French-flagged commercial yachts qualifying under the French Commercial Exemption (vessel >15m, commercial registration, ≥70% charters outside France), the supply can be zero-rated for VAT — but the eligibility test is strict.

What is included in Mercer Yachting’s Seabob price?

Every Seabob from Mercer Yachting includes: the Seabob unit in the specified colour/equipment build; standard charger; Cayago AG manufacturer documentation and 24-month warranty registration; crew briefing and operational walkthrough; full Cayago support routing through Mercer for any service or warranty event. Mediterranean delivery to a nominated port (Antibes, Palma, Monaco, Genoa, Athens, Barcelona, Split or any other major hub) is quoted alongside the unit, typically a 5-day standard lead time. Optional accessories and equipment upgrades are quoted line-by-line.

What is the Seabob warranty and what voids it?

Cayago AG offers a 24-month manufacturer warranty from the date of transfer, on the original purchaser, for non-commercial use. Clause 8 of the official warranty document excludes: natural wear, improper handling, "exceptional form of use which is contrary to the normal use of the item being sold" (this is the discretionary clause that affects heavy charter exposure), repair at non-authorised facilities, unauthorised modifications, and failure to observe the manuals. Warranty also ceases if the Seabob is opened or serviced by an unauthorised entity. For revenue-generating charter use, Cayago handles claims case-by-case under clause 8 — Mercer Yachting can specify the deployment profile up front and route any borderline event through Cayago at point of issue.