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Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by elsteveo, Feb 11, 2006.

  1. kach22i
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    kach22i Architect

    Have you seen any hovercraft in Alaska?
     
  2. alaskamokaiman
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    We have many, I got to fly one this fall a Servteck (sp) really different handling for a boat. We have some large commerical ones as well.
     
  3. kach22i
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    Sevtec...................Barry Palmer is one of the most admirable hovercraft designers.
     
  4. alaskamokaiman
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    alaskamokaiman Junior Member

    hovercraft

    Was surprize how easy it is to get your self dumped out if you don't know what your are doing. I did not know that they had a hard time getting up in deep water. I would like to learn more about them any suggestions?
     

  5. kach22i
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    I'm guessing you guys set it down in deep water to explore the operational envelope - similar to stalling an aircraft for kicks. Typically you would not set down in deep water. If you do set down in deep water, it's to best to make sure there are few waves and little wind.

    Very shallow water or starting off from land is best because you avoid the whole getting "over the hump" speed issue altogether.

    Sevtec site with links to Amphibious Marine a builder of the designs.
    http://members.aol.com/sevtec/sev/skmr.html

    Hovercraft Club of America (with forum and more links):
    http://www.hoverclubofamerica.org/

    Google group which the designer frequents:
    http://groups.google.com/group/alt.rec.hovercraft?lnk=gschg&hl=en

    Hovercraft Alaska - hovercraft enthusiasts in Alaska:
    http://www.hovercraftalaska.com/
     
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