![]() ![]() In fact with a larger, less rapid thrust fan, the builders describe it as “probably” the quietest production hovercraft in Europe. This good-looking fibreglass 14-footer is designed for easy low speed control, high load carrying capacity and impressively low noise levels. I’ve driven (and enjoyed) the Marlin II but for family fun, the semi-commercial Coastal Pro is a very fine option. (2) British Hovercraft Company Coastal Pro II Originally founded as Flying Fish, the British Hovercraft Company, based in Sandwich, Kent, produces four base platforms – the rapid, entry-level, one-man Snapper the best-selling three-seat Marlin III the twin-engined four-seat Coastal Pro and the five-seat, cabin-equipped commercial BBV500. While plenty of commercial models could now happily double as leisure craft (not least, the aluminium 380TD from Griffon) the following five leisure boats look particularly well suited to family recreation.īHC Coastal PRO. Better materials have produced reductions in weight and increases in internal space more advanced engines have generated surges in power, refinement and efficiency and greater commercial viability has encouraged slicker designs, cleaner build quality, higher grade fixtures and (in some cases) more sophisticated driver interfaces. Now while the models of old were often noisy, heavy, cramped, underpowered, limited in range, stylistically inept and robustly unsophisticated, the last 15 years have seen some marked improvements. It also means that the handling is defined not by the carved control of direct contact between hull and water but by the extravagant slides that come from channelling the direction of the air. What all of this creates is a non-displacement platform that is able to replace the jarring impacts of a conventional boat with the yielding softness of an air cushion. They also push air aft, past a large rudder (or rudders) to produce forward movement and directional control. ![]() An engine (or pair of engines) is then hooked up to rotors in order to divert air down into the skirts and generate lift. You start with a buoyant hull fitted with a series of flexible skirts. "I can't imagine a hovercraft is the easiest thing to get rid of on some of the traditional forums people sell things.The core principles of the hovercraft are disarmingly simple. ![]() "We're pretty confident it's been parked up," he said. To assist police in the search for his prized possession, the prospector did some digging of his own.Īfter he made a series of posts on Facebook, police received information from the public, which resulted in charges being laid.Īcting Senior Sergeant Galbraith said it appeared the equipment was not used while it was missing. Want more local news? Sign up for the weekly ABC Midwest & Wheatbelt email newsletter "I'd be very surprised to come across another hovercraft in the next 10–15 years cause it's taken that long so far, and it may well take that long to find one again." "Certainly a funny tale for our guys," he said. Merredin Police Acting Senior Sergeant Andy Galbraith said he had never seen a case quite like it. It was discovered at a Merredin home on Sunday, two weeks after it was reported missing. The $25,000 vessel is powered by a fan engine and is used by its owner to go prospecting on salt lakes in the area. ![]()
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