Flying Fish Marlin Recreational Hovercraft

Flying Fish Hovercraft is the UK’s leading manufacturer of small hovercraft, now available through Flying Fish Australia, based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. We've supplied literally hundreds of recreational and light commercial craft around the world to private buyers, businesses and organisations. Our hovercraft have been developed over ten years, completing literally thousands of miles in such diverse environments as water sampling in English estuaries, leisure use in an African desert, busting 30ft rapids on French river cruises, worldwide corporate and leisure use, and search and rescue services on an Italian Lake. Whilst designed and built as a recreational craft, the reliability and performance of these craft in a race environment proved unbeatable in 2005 and 2006, claiming the title of ‘F35 Coastal Racing Champions’ in the UK Hovercraft Club’s 2005 National Championship. It's popularity, performance, simplicity and reputation have made it one of the world’s most prolific hovercraft. With such astounding credentials, it’s not surprising that the Flying Fish Marlin 2/3 seat hovercraft is the only contemporary small hovercraft to have crossed the English Channel – and the only small hovercraft ever to have completed a return trip, a record set when two absolutely standard Mark I customer craft made the round trip in July 2008, taking under an hour each way. The Mark II craft has a sporting, modern and professional look and comes with a warranty on both the craft and engine for added peace of mind. Specification Hull construction - Glass reinforced plastic (fibreglass.) Protection - Two keel strips, perimeter aluminium strip. Fan protection - 50mm guard to front of duct. Dry Weight - Approx 230kgs. Payload - 175kgs or 2/3 persons depending on conditions. Seating - Padded seats in 'T' shape arrangement for two or three people. Steering - Handlebars with throttle control. Length - 3.1m Width - 2.0m Height 1.5m Engine - Briggs & Stratton 35bhp V-Twin 4-Stroke. Starting - Electric. Max Revs - Static 3800rpm Flotation - Floats and starts on water. Bouyancy - Foam filled plenum, positively bouyant when swamped. Noise - 75dbA (25m) at cruising speed. Fuel Capacity - 27 litres. Range - Approx 160kms, depending on conditions. Maximum Speed - Approx 70km/h depending on surface/wind/load. Cruising Speed - 45km/h depending on surface/wind/load. Skirt - Neoprene coated nylon in 72 replaceable segments. Fan - 6 Blades, 940mm duct, 120m/s tip speed. Flow straighteners - 7 concentric, give extra thrust & fan protection. Lights, two headlights as standard, navigation lights optional. Battery - Sealed-for-life 12v. Standard Fittings - Passenger grab handles, towing eye, three mooring cleats. Water Ingress - Two drain plugs to void interior, bilge pump in plenum chamber. Strengthened load points - handles, tow eyes, cleats, frame, steering etc. Storage - Front pockets, rear seat removable to provide a small deck area. Engine/Fan frame - Stainless steel. Recommended Operating Conditions - Preferably no more than a WMO Sea State 3. FLYING FISH HOVERCRAFT www.flyingfishhovercraft.com.au mail(at)flyingfishhovercraft.com.au 0468 964968 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0468 964968      end_of_the_skype_highlighting