Amphibious Marine 22 - Explorer II Specifications

Dimensions

Dimensions: 22’ X 11’ (6.7m X 3.4m) cushion, 203ft2 (18.9m2) Length over all: 24’ (7.3m).  Cockpit space 128” X 77” (325cm x 196cm). Height: 8’ 6” (2.59m) off cushion. Cushion depth or hard clearance: 16.5” (41.9cm). Note: craft automatically folds down to less than 8.5’ (2.6m) for trailering.

Payload

8 adults or 1600 lbs (726 kg) payload, includes people, fuel and gear.

Empty weight

1700 lbs (771 kg).

Speed

45mph (72.4 kph) maximum on water in flat calm conditions, 32mph (51.5 kph) cruise.

Fuel use

2.2 gallons (8.3 litres)/hour at cruise.

Hull material

Composite sandwich laminate of core cell foam, glass fiber reinforcement and epoxy vinyl ester resin. Four sealed  compartments, front and rear provide 2000 lbs (907kg) of flotation. No wood is used in the construction of the craft.

Engines

VW TDI, 85 hp (63 kw), 4 cylinder, 2.0L, diesel powered, turbo charged, inter-cooled.

Drive system

The lift fan and propeller are driven by Gates poly chain carbon belts with stainless and aluminum pulleys via a flexible coupling to the engine.

Thrust propeller

84” (213cm), 3 bladed quick adjustable pitch composite propeller.

Lift fan

34” 12 bladed adjustable pitch nylon fan.

Skirt System

Multi-compartment skirt with front and inner divider curtains. Large diameter bag type  skirt on sides and rear.

Skirt material

28 oz/yd (949g/m2) vinyl-coated 1000 denier polyester. appox 300-500 hour life.

Brakes

The brakes, controlled by the operator, reduce the pressure of the forward two compartments allowing for smooth  slowing, stopping and turning.

Noise Levels

82 dBA measured at 50 feet (15.2m) over grass, full power.  78 dBA measured at 50 feet (15.2m) over grass, cruise setting. The large diameter propellor reduces noise far below common hovercraft by making efficient use of power.

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