7.9m Hovercraft from SeaBoats

7.9m Hovercraft

Listing ID - 3337
Description	7.9m Hovercraft
Length	7.9m (26ft)
Location	Seychelles
Broker	George Pappas
Price	USD 300,000
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Dimensions:

24’ X 11’ (6.7m X 3.4m) cushion, 227ft2. (18.9m2)

Length over all: 26’ (7.9m).

Cockpit space 153” X 76” (388cm x 193cm).

Height: 8’ 6” (2.59m) off cushion.

Cushion depth or hard clearance: 16.5” (41.9cm).

Note: craft automatically folds down to 8.5’ (2.6m) for trailering.

Payload: 12 adults or 2200 lbs (1000 kg) payload, includes people, fuel and gear.

Empty Weight: 2200 lbs (1000 kg).

Speed: 47 mph (75 kph) maximum on water in flat calm conditions, 32mph (51.5 kph) cruise

Fuel Use: 3.4 gallons (12.8 litres)/hour at cruise.

Max Wave Height: 4 feet (1.2m), sea state 4 to 5

Hull: Resin infused composite laminate of structural marine foam, glass fibre, carbon reinforcement and epoxy vinyl ester resin. Three sealed compartments, front and rear provide 3000 lbs (1363kg) of flotation. No wood is used in the construction of the craft.

Engine: Steyr marine, 144 hp (107 kw), 4 cylinders, 2.1L, diesel powered, turbo charged, inter-cooled.

Drive System: The lift fan and propeller are driven by Urethane/carbon fibber belts with hard anodized aluminium pulleys via a flexible coupling from the engine.

Thrust Propeller: 84” (213cm), 3 bladed 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: 35/23 oz/yd dual weight urethane commercial duty Nylon reinforced. Approx. 1,500 to 2,000 hour life.

Brakes: The brakes, controlled by the operator, reduce the pressure of the forward two compartments allowing for smooth slowing, stopping and turning. A feature not found on any other hovercraft!

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. <58 dBA at cruise on water measured at 50 feet (15.2m) The large diameter propellor reduces noise far below common hovercraft by making efficient use of power.

OPTIONS:

Saltwater series: all necessary upgrades for saltwater use.

Cabin A/C: 24,000 btu, engine driven.

Trailer: Galvanized bunk trailer.

Steyr engine control display, 7-inch LCD screen.

Steyr engine diagnostic interface cable.

Skirt: heat bonded urethane wear life extension patches.

Carbon Radar/LED Light Mast.

Forward roof hatch.

The details of all vessels are offered in good faith but we cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. Any buyer should instruct their agents, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to sale, price change, location or withdrawal without notice.

7.9m Hovercraft

Listing ID - 3337