Dimensions

14’ X 7’ (4.3m X 2.1m) cushion, 82ft2 (7.6m2) Length over all: 16’ (4.9m).  Cockpit space 82” X 50” (208cm x 127cm). Height: 6’ 9” (2.06m) off cushion.  Cushion depth or hard clearance: 10.5” (26.7cm).

Payload

3-4 adults or 750 lbs (340 kg) payload, includes people, fuel and gear.

Empty weight

550 lbs (249 kg).

Speed

35mph (56 kph) maximum on water in flat calm conditions, 25mph (40 kph) cruise. 40 mph+ (64 kph+) on ice

Fuel use

1.3 gallons (5 litres)/hour at cruise.

Hull material

Composite laminate, molded, epoxy vinyl ester resin, with glass fiber reinforcement and light weight cores . The craft is comprised of a hull, deck, and seven bulkheads all permanently bonded together. Three sealed compartments, front and rear provide 1100 lbs (500kg) of flotation. No wood is used in the construction of the craft.

Engines

Kohler 26 hp (19.4kw) EFI, or Kohler 28 hp (20.9kw) OHV, 4 stroke, V-twin, aluminum block, gasoline engine. 44 cubic inch displacement (721 cu cm)

Drive system

The simple and reliable drive system uses a vertical shaft motor to drive the lift fan directly and the propeller via a single belt.

Ducted Thrust propeller

54”  (137cm), 3 bladed adjustable pitch carbon fiber propeller

Lift fan

24” 6 or 9 bladed adjustable pitch fan

Skirt System

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

Skirt material

20 oz/yd (678g/m2)vinyl-coated 1000 denier polyester.. appox 400-600 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.

Brakes!

Notice the brakes in use here acting as drag in the front of the craft, while the rudders steer from the rear. They allow you to do your maneuvering in a very controlled fashion while using low power setting. You can simply pivot the craft about on its nose!

A feature found only on our type of craft. This drag type device is much simpler and more powerful than any other reverse thrust, puff ports, or similar systems that redirect air.