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

40mph (64.4 kph) maximum on water in flat calm conditions, 32mph (51.5 kph) cruise.

Fuel use

2.8 gallons (10.6 litres)/hour at cruise.

Maximum Wave Height

4 feet (1.2m), sea state 4 to 5

Hull material

Composite sandwich laminate of core cell foam, glass fiber reinforcement and epoxy vinyl ester resin. Three 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 simple and reliable drive system uses standard v belts to two lift fans and one propeller.

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 fore and aft partitions. Large diameter bag type skirt on sides and rear.

Skirt material

28 oz/yd vinyl-coated 1000 denier polyester. approx. 300-500 hour life or 36 oz/yd Urethane approx. 1,000 hour life. A feature not found on any other hovercraft!

Brakes

The brakes, controlled by the operator, reduce the pressure of the forward compartment 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.