![]() The Viper 4 used either a 582 Rotax, 2706 Hirth or 3203 Hirth. 4.1m x 2.2m Produced by Viper Hovercraftįrom 2000 - 2007. Viper 4, 4X, 4XR and 4X Rescue - Fiberglass / Composite. Latter series use a Rotax 582 or Hirth 32**. Produced by Viper Hovercraft from the late 90`s to current. Produced by Hoverworld in Queensland in the 90`s. It used either a 3 cylinder Polaris two stroke, or EA81 Subaru. ![]() Produced by Hornet Hovercraft / Hoverservices Pty, Ltd. Produced in Western Australia in the mid 90`s. Initial 425 model used a Yamaha 500 or 600.Vmax.Ĭurrently using a Yamaha R1 1000cc four stroke on both models.Īqua Terra - Fiberglass. Models from the early 00`s used a rear drive or Redrive (fan driven Hull as the Rocket) commonly uses a 25 - 40hp Kohler or Honda V Twin industrialįour stroke. Last of the Rockets used a 500cc Yamaha Vmax. A small number of the 245 were fitted with the 2706 Hirth. The 265 used a Rotax 532 and latter models, the 582UL. Produced by Turbo Hovercraft and Votex Hovercraftįrom the late 80`s through to mid 20`s. Turbo/Votex 245, 265 and E2 - Fiberglass. The Expo, named because it was built for Expo 88, was Supplies from the late 80`s to early 90`s. Produced under license by Queensland Hovercraft Turbo 225 and 235 Superwedge - Plywood / Fiberglass. Typically used a small Solo or Robin lift engine Produced during the late 70`s to early 80`s. I believe it originated in South Australia. TheĬompany moved to the US in the early years but still retains a office inĮxplorer - Fiberglass. Several designs produced by Neoteric Engineering. (under 5m, listed roughly in order from the late 70`s). Here is an example (not all) of the most common small hovercraft designs in Australia Is the company that produced the hovercraft still in business ?.Is the engine suitable for hovercraft use, and can you still buy parts for it ?.Do a web check and see if the manufacturer is still in businessĪnd find out as much history as you can about the Hovercraft before you buy.Below is some of the Before committing to a sale, research the What might impress the neighbors, may end up being a lawn ornament. Some small aging hovercraft look amazingly good and well styled, but this does It isĪdvisable to get a second opinion and the clubs are good source of information. Simply sending a picture of the hovercraft to aĮxperienced hovercraft manufacturer can answer a lot of your questions. With a little TLC, you canīring the hovercraft back to life, but knowing if its worth your time, may need Time, and have only deteriorated from sitting around. Many of these hovercraft have only been used for a short Many second hand hovercraft have become un loved toys, or the owner has moved on What you are looking at, it is easy to be caught with a lemon, or pay far more May even try to sell you a small hovercraft for over $20,000, which in realityįrom scarp parts and materials. Have un clear photos that hide all the imperfections. Pictures of when it was new or first purchased, and not how it looks today. Many hovercraft look amazing, but can be 20 to even over 40 years old. Many hovercraft look the same, but they are not the Incorrectly by someone with little experience. Information in the first place, or it has been identified There are no identification tags or logos. They are unable to tell you who made it or quote specifications, such as the engine make, engine power, payloadĬapacity etc, In many of these cases the hovercraft are misrepresented because Them, bought at a auction or found at a junk yard or rubbish dump. Little about the hovercraft they are selling. All hovercraft are rare and the only collector is a the Like, it needs a tune, or I have not started it for a while, are usually Small hovercraft, which only says, they have not flown the hovercraft. Some will say the top speed is over 100 kph and it will hover 500mm off the ground. They will tell you how amazing the hovercraft is and even over Many sellers will string you along with a good Do not be scammed into buying a hovercraft on impulse. Do not buy the first hovercraft that you see. The value of any second-hand hovercraft can be hard toĮstimate when you cannot compare it against a new or second hand hovercraft of theĪround. You can be caught with a lemon that costs more to fix than its actual value, orĪ one that is worth less than the materials it took to build. Process, whether it be new or second hand. Buying your first small hovercraft can be a daunting
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