Has anyone else seen this?

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Sailorpizza, Jun 11, 2004.

  1. Sailorpizza
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    Sailorpizza New Member

    I came across this the other day.. Just wondered if anyone else had seen em... really a very unique idea. :idea:

    www.lilipadboats.com


    I'ma gonna get me one :cool:
     
  2. yipster
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    yipster designer

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    50 km hr over land and sea while 110 kg is the max dress for this pizza that stores in 2 boxes for 6K but wil lit fload?
     
  3. Sailorpizza
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    Sailorpizza New Member

    wooo that is nice! I haven't made a decision yet on that lilipad... I'm still looking for my perfect fishing vessel. As a female and usually fishing by myself i do want something I can handle alone. (although there is never a problem getting you fellas to help a sexah lady out with a larger boat ;)
     
  4. tspeer
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    tspeer Senior Member

    I'd think a lilipad hovercraft makes a lot more senes than a similar boat, especially for fishing. You can go into the weeds and marshy areas where only a poled punt would dare to go. Just set down wherever you want to dip your line.

    You could do portages over flat ground - no waiting at the launch ramp! You don't have to go around a peninsula - just go across it! (James Bond, eat your heart out) You'd be able to go up swift, shallow streams, and set down on the bank to fish.

    I makes a lot more sense than some of the "bass boats" I've seen.
     
  5. DaveB
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    DaveB Senior Member

    I agree with Tom... but at the same time it might be tricky to control and loud... depends how easily your fish get spooked I guess...

    Both are definately interesting ideas!!
     

  6. marinedummy
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    marinedummy Junior Member

    if u want to fish in the weeds and marshy areas and catch weeds and marshy things then a lilipad mite be a good way of catching that stuff. although im sure the lilipad would be more fun than a regular boat.
    ross
     
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