Hover Craft
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Leisure | Race | hovercraft

Types of hovercraft

In the past, most amphibious vehicles have been self-build kits or racing craft. Our design and manufacturing approach is different, we focus on ease of use reliability, durability and safety. You don't need to be a pilot to drive the Hov Pod, it is designed to be easy to use; after 10 minutes you will have mastered the basics of hovering.

Leisure hovercraft demand safety, reliability, and ease of use. The liesure Hover craft may not be the fastest craft in town, but we do like our customers to have fun in safety. We don’t scrimp on quality either. Check out the build quality and many benefits such as stainless steel fittings to combat salt-water use, or the high spec electrical components, for trouble free operation. Not all leisure craft are the same. Some manufacturers sell new hovercraft with second-hand engines, purchased from a local salvage yard. Or craft that dig the nose into water and stop suddenly with dire consequences. Craft that do not contain enough buoyancy and sink! Craft that don’t restart on water (a paddle could be useful) One-piece skirts thatsexpensive to repair. Hulls that crack and let in water, craft you can’t steer without throwing your weight violently into the corners! 

Self Build your own Hovercraft, hulls available without engine for self build, request details. This is a fully assembled hull waiting for you to complete the engine configuration, (not a box of bits and bolts)

Race hovercraft, speed is the key objective, so weight is reduced wherever possible. For example, to reduce weight, craft have very thin GRP, so safety can be compromised. Race craft are often designed for land rather than use on sea. Thin GRP is needed for racing but not in leisure use as any impact causes expensive damage. Safety features such as the fan cage may restrict airflow, so safety is often compromised by speed. So the Hov Pod is designed for safety rather than speed.

Hovercraft use

This is the same craft as used by the United Nations, sold by Harrods of London and used by the makers of the recent Thunderbirds film, as seen on many TV shows.

The development of small hovercraft has until recently been confined to hobbyists and racing versions; hovercraft are weight dependent craft, and performance relies upon lightweight construction. The Hov Pod has been designed for marine leisure and rescue use, so we focus on ease of use and durability. Speeds of up to 45 miles per hour can be achieved over a wide variety of flat surfaces, from ice to desert sands. Bored with rc hovercraft, hover boards, hovercraft kit plans, hover cars, homemade hovercraft? Then move up to the ultimate leisure hovercraft available, Hov Pod

Ease of use.  On Water - can the craft be used in the conditions you intend to use? On water, sit on the side, climb in, climb out, will it topple over? Does it plough in?  Will it float? What weight can it lift in on water-starts? Has any government provided safety certification? Do an emergency stop; can you keep control? Does the craft travel in a straight line? Do you have to throw your weight when cornering? Many craft will not turn unless you move your weight to the side of the craft? Is driving instinctive to use, with handlebars and throttle? Many craft incorporate complex joysticks and elevator controls and/or reversing mechanisms but our design philosophy was to keep it as simple as possible for operators to use the craft. By paying particular attention to the design, operation, feel and responsiveness of the Hov Pod, these extra controls are not needed. In terms of manoeuvring the Hov Pod it can be used to undertake long graceful turns or make tight turns in confined waterways or marinas. The balance and set up of the Hov Pod means that you can turn it on the spot on both land and water?

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