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Dimensions
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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).
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Payload
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3-4 adults or 750 lbs (340 kg) payload, includes people, fuel and gear.
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Empty weight
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550 lbs (249 kg).
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Speed
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35mph (56 kph) maximum on water in flat calm conditions, 25mph (40 kph) cruise. 40 mph+ (64 kph+) on ice
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Fuel use
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1.3 gallons (5 litres)/hour at cruise.
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Hull material
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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.
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Engines
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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)
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Drive system
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The simple and reliable drive system uses a vertical shaft motor to drive the lift fan directly and the propeller
via a single belt.
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Ducted Thrust propeller
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54” (137cm), 3 bladed adjustable pitch carbon fiber propeller
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Lift fan
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24” 9 bladed adjustable pitch fan
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Skirt System
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Multi-compartment skirt with front and inner divider curtains. Large diameter bag type
skirt on sides and rear.
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Skirt material
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20 oz/yd (678g/m2)vinyl-coated 1000 denier polyester.. appox 400-600 hour life.
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Brakes
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The brakes, controlled by the operator, reduce the pressure of the forward two compartments
allowing for smooth slowing, stopping and turning.
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Noise Levels
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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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