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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Hovercraft 101
• Hoverjet Product Specs
• Hoverjet GT Product Specs
• Hoverstar LC Product Specs
• Hoverstar Sportsman Product Specs
• Hovertour 700 Product Specs
• Recreational Hovercraft Comparison
Chart
• Hoverfun
• Our Company
• Our Customers
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HOVERCRAFT 101
Q: WHAT DOES A HOVERCRAFT DO? WHAT IS A HOVERCRAFT?
A: A hovercraft flies a few inches off the surface on a cushion of air. It will fly over any
relatively smooth surface - water, grass, ice, snow.
Q: HOW DOES A HOVERCRAFT WORK?
A: The engine drives a fan which creates thrust to drive the hovercraft forward. Part of the
fan thrust is ducted through the double skin hull to lift the draft off the surface on a
cushion of air. This lift air is contained under the craft by a flexible segmented skirt
which keeps the air cushion pressure up.
Q: HOW FAST WILL THE HOVERCRAFT GO?
A: This depends on the surface conditions you are flying over. Ice is a very efficient
surface and the craft will travel 60 miles an hour (96 kph) or more. Long grass is porous
and a lot of the lift air is lost so that the hoverheight is lower, the skirt drag is greater and
the vehicle may only travel around 20 mph (32 kph). Generally smooth surfaces are
best. It performs very well on water, snow, ice, mud flats and sand bars.
Q: IS IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE?
A: You can learn basic operations in less than half a day, but like learning any new skill
you get better at it with practice. We offer hovercraft operator training at our factory in
Michigan. Our skilled instructor can teach you how to get the most out of your hovercraft.
Q: HOW DO YOU STEER OR STOP?
A: The craft is steered by a handle bar which controls the air rudders behind the fan. In
the smaller models, this is combined with leaning the body-weight right or left to
steer. As there is no hard contact with the ground, steering feels more like a helicopter
than a car. To stop you just slow down the engine and the craft settles to the surface and
stops. For stopping on ice, it is advisable to do a 180 degree turn and use the fan as a
brake, a method that works equally well on all surfaces.
Q: DOES THE HOVERCRAFT FLOAT?
A: The double hull has a polyurethane foam liner between the inner and outer hull
structure so that when the engine is switched off the hovercraft has full floatation for its
rated payload. In choppy conditions, some water may enter the outer hull but this will be
quickly blown out when the engine is restarted or the bilge pump is operated.
Q: HOW MUCH DOES A HOVERCRAFT COST?
A: Our recreational hovercraft are between US$11,000 and US$30,000. Trailers are
between US$2,200 and US$3,100. These prices do not include shipping, taxes or import
duties. To purchase a hovercraft, contact the dealer in your region. If you do not have a
dealer in your area you can contact us for pricing on specific models and for shipping
quotes.
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HOVERCRAFT 101
Q: ARE THESE LIKE THE AIR BOATS IN FLORIDA?
A: Similar, but the air boats do not fly above the surface as a hovercraft does and of course
they cannot go any distance over land. The Hovertechnics' hovercraft has a smaller engine
and makes less noise.
Q: ARE HOVERCRAFT NOISY?
A: The Hovertechnics' hovercraft are relatively quiet because of the 36" fan in the 10' and
12' craft which allow the engine to turn at moderate speed.
Q: DO I NEED TO REGISTER A HOVERCRAFT?
A: In the USA, a hovercraft must be registered as a boat and in some states also as an offroad vehicle.
Q: HOW CAN I MEET OTHER HOVERCRAFT OWNERS? WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT
HOVERCRAFT RACES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES?
A: You can join a Hoverclub. Hoverclubs usually send out newsletters informing members of
races and other activities. Check out the hoverclubs on page 13.
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Hoverjet Features and Options
Hovercraft Payload (standard equipment): 400 lbs (180 kg)
Hull: 10'6" long x 6'6" wide (3.2 m x 1.98 m)
Choice of Hull Colors: RED/WHITE/BLUE/YELLOW
Speed: 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice
Max Wave Handling Capacity: 2 ft (60 cms)
Turning Capability: 180 and 360 degree turns on land, ice, and water
Standard equipment:
•
Rotax 447 two-cycle engine
Options:
• Carburetor compensator Tempa-Flow
•
Recoil start
•
Stowage pocket
•
Bing carburetor
•
Lift eyes
•
Six gallon (22.7 l) portable plastic
fuel tank
•
Two side mounted grab rails
•
Second 6 gal fuel tank and installation
36" (91 cms) 6 bladed fan driven
through a 510H200 belt and crankshaft mounted pulley system
•
All Kevlar® bottom hull
•
Non-standard base color
Removable fanguard and engine
cover
•
Striping package
•
Thunder® T3 hearing protection
•
Air-straighteners, four rudder
steering system
•
Mustang® survival suits and vests
•
"Front-first" lift air system
•
60 Hypalon® coated skirts and
stainless steel skirt anchors
•
Heavy duty drag flap
•
Two custom extruded, replaceable
hardened aluminum skid rails
•
Seating pad
•
•
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Hoverjet GT Features and Options
Hovercraft Payload (standard equipment): 400 lbs (180 kg)
Hull: 10'6" long x 6'6" wide (3.2 m x 1.98 m)
Choice of Hull Colors: RED/WHITE/BLUE/YELLOW
Speed: 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice
Max Wave Handling Capacity: 2 ft (60 cms)
Turning Capability: 180 and 360 degree turns on land, ice, and water
Standard equipment:
• Two-cycle, two-cylinder 60 HP aircooled engine with high performance
muffler
• Electric and recoil start
• Dual carburetors with automatic oil
injection system
• 12v maintenance-free battery
• Six gallon (22.7 l) portable plastic fuel
tank
• 36" (91 cms) 12 bladed fan driven
through a 510H200 belt and crankshaft mounted pulley system
• Removable fanguard and engine
cover
• Air-straighteners, four rudder steering system
• "Front-first" lift air system
• 60 Hypalon® coated skirts and
stainless steel skirt anchors
• Heavy duty drag flap
• Two custom extruded, replaceable
hardened aluminum skid rails
• 16" (40 cms) windshield
• Seating pad
Options:
• Salt water muffler
• Carburetor compensator Tempa-Flow
• Navigation light package
• Operating lights
• Accessory socket
• Stowage pocket
• Lift eyes
• Variable lift and thrust control
• Two side mounted grab rails
• Dual signal horn
• Second 6 gal fuel tank and installation
• 720 cca maintenance-free battery
• Crew protection windshield with wiper
(in place of 16” windshield)
• Removable vinyl cockpit enclosure
• All Kevlar® bottom hull
• Non-standard base color
• Striping package
• Thunder® T3 hearing protection
• Mustang® survival suits and vests
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Fly-On, Fly Off HoverTrailer for
Hoverjet and Hoverjet GT
Construction:
•
•
•
Welded, painted steel swing and 10 ft x
6 ft (3.05 m x 1.83 m) tilt bed, for flyon, fly-off operation
Painted exterior grade plywood decking
Angled side boards to center and guide
hovercraft
Axle:
Single 2,000 lb (907 kg) capacity rubber
torsion axle
Wheels & Tires:
Two 20.5 x 8.0 x 10 load range C wide
base wheels and tires
Lighting:
•
•
•
Coupler:
Three rear marker lights
Two combined tail, brake and three
marker lights
Flat four pin electrical connector
•
2 inch (5 cms) Class I ball and socket
type coupler
Safety chains
Dimensions:
•
•
Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Length (incl tongue): 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m)
Trailer Weight:
600 lbs (273 kg)
•
Max Weight Capacity 2,000 lbs (909 kg)
(trailer + load):
Options:
•
•
Spare wheel and tire
6 ft (1.83 m) lever release tie down
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Hoverstar LC Features and Options
Hovercraft Payload (standard equipment): 600 lbs (272 kg)
Hull: 12'6" long x 6'6" wide (3.81 m x 1.98 m)
Choice of Hull Colors: RED/WHITE/BLUE/YELLOW
Speed: 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice
Max Wave Handling Capacity: 2 ft (60 cms)
Turning Capability: 180 and 360 degree turns on land, ice, and water
Standard equipment:
• Two-cycle, two-cylinder 60 HP air-cooled
engine with high performance muffler
• Electric and recoil start
• Dual carburetors with automatic oil
injection system
• Exhaust gas temperature gauges
• Tachometer
• Two six gallon (22.7 l) portable plastic fuel
tanks with switch-over valve
• 12v maintenance-free battery
• 36" (91 cms) 12 bladed fan driven through
a 510H200 belt and crankshaft mounted
pulley system
• Removable fanguard and engine cover
• Air-straighteners, four rudder steering
system
• "Front-first" lift air system
• 68 Hypalon® coated skirts and stainless
steel skirt anchors
• Heavy duty drag flap
• Four custom extruded replaceable,
hardened aluminum skid rails
• 16" (40 cms) windshield
• Seating pad
• Bilge pump
• Two side mounted grab rails
Options:
• Salt water muffler
• Carburetor compensator TempaFlow
• Navigation light package
• Operating lights
• Accessory socket
• Stowage pocket
• Lift eyes
• Variable lift and thrust control
• Dual signal horn
• 720 cca maintenance-free battery
• Crew protection windshield with
wiper (in place of 16” windshield)
• Removable vinyl cockpit enclosure
• All Kevlar® bottom hull
• Non-standard base color
• Striping package
• Thunder® T3 hearing protection
• Mustang® survival suits and vests
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Hoverstar Sportman Features and Options
+ stowage box
Hovercraft Payload (standard equipment): 600 lbs (272 kg)
Hull: 12'6" long x 6'6" wide (3.81 m x 1.98 m)
Choice of Hull Colors: TAN/GREEN with reed camouflage pattern on outer hull and duct
or pattern of your choice
Speed: 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice
Max Wave Handling Capacity: 2 ft (60 cms)
Turning Capability: 180 and 360 degree turns on land, ice, and water
Standard equipment:
• Two-cycle, two-cylinder 60 HP air-cooled
engine with high-performance muffler
• Electric and recoil start
• Dual carburetors with automatic oil
injection system
• Exhaust gas temperature gauges
• Tachometer
• Two six gallon (22.7 l) portable plastic fuel
tank with switch-over valve
• 12v maintenance-free battery
• 36" (91 cms) 12 bladed fan driven through
a 510H200 belt and crankshaft mounted
pulley system
• Removable fanguard and engine cover
• Air-straighteners, four rudder steering
system
• "Front-first" lift air system
• 68 Hypalon® coated skirt segments and
stainless steel skirt anchors
• Heavy duty drag flap
• Four custom extruded replaceable,
hardened aluminum skid rails
• 16" (40 cms) windshield
• Seating pad
• Bilge pump
•
One 54" x 16" (137 cms x 40 cms)
stowage box with two wide easyaccess lids
Options:
• Salt water muffler
• Carburetor compensator TempaFlow
• Navigation light package
• Operating lights
• Accessory socket
• Stowage pocket
• Lift eyes
• Variable lift and thrust control
• Two side mounted grab rails
• Dual signal horn
• 720 cca maintenance-free battery
• Crew protection windshield with
wiper (in place of 16” windshield)
• Removable vinyl cockpit enclosure
• All Kevlar® bottom hull
• Non-standard base color
• Thunder® T3 hearing protection
• Mustang® survival suits and vests
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Fly-On, Fly-Off HoverTrailer for
Hoverstar LC and Hoverstar Sportsman
Construction:
•
Welded, painted steel, swing and 12 ft x
6 ft (3.66 m x 1.83 m) tilt bed, for fly-on,
fly-off operation
•
Painted exterior grade plywood decking
•
Angled side boards to center and guide
hovercraft
Axle:
Single 2,000 lb (907 kg) capacity rubber
torsion axle
Wheels & Tires:
Two 20.5 x 8.0 x 10 load range C wide base
wheels and tires
Lighting:
•
•
•
Coupler:
•
•
Dimensions:
•
•
Trailer Weight:
Three rear marker lights
Two combined tail, brake and turn signal
lights
Flat four pin electrical connector
2 inch (5 cms) Class I ball and socket
type coupler
Safety chains
Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Length (incl tongue): 16 ft 2 in (4.93 m)
650 lbs (295 kg)
Max Weight Capacity 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
(trailer + load):
Options:
•
•
Spare wheel and tire
6 ft (1.83 m) lever release tie down
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Hovertour 700 Features and Options
Hovercraft Payload (standard equipment): 750 lbs (340 kg)
Hull: 14'6" long x 6'6" wide (4.42 m x 1.98 m)
Choice of Hull Colors: RED/WHITE/BLUE/YELLOW
Speed: 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice
Max Wave Handling Capacity: 2 ft (60 cms)
Turning Capability: 180 and 360 degree turns on land, ice, and water
Standard equipment:
• 100 HP, two-cycle, two-cylinder watercooled engine with high performance
muffler
• Electric and recoil start
• Dual carburetors with automatic oil
injection system
• Exhaust gas temperature gauges
• Tachometer
• Two 6 gallon (22.7 l) portable plastic fuel
tanks with switch-over valve
• 720 cca maintenance-free battery
• 36" (91 cms) 12 bladed fan driven through
a 510H200 belt and crankshaft mounted
pulley system
• Removable fanguard and engine cover
• Air-straighteners, four rudder steering
system
• "Front-first" lift air system with variable
lift and thrust control
• 76 Hypalon® coated skirts and stainless
steel skirt anchors
• Heavy duty drag flap
• 16" (40 cms) windshield
• UHMW underhull protection
• Seating pad
•
•
•
•
•
Stowage pocket
Navigation light package
Hourmeter
Accessory power plug
Bilge pump
Options:
• Salt water muffler
• Carburetor compensator TempaFlow
• Crew protection windshield with
wiper (in place of 16” windshield)
• Removable vinyl cockpit enclosure
• All Kevlar® bottom hull
• Non-standard base color
• Thunder® T3 hearing protection
• Mustang® survival suits and vests
• Garmin® GPS
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Fly-On, Fly-Off HoverTrailer for
Hovertour 700
Construction:
•
•
•
Welded, painted steel swing and tilt 14 ft x
6 ft (4.27 m x 1.83 m) bed for fly-on, flyoff operation
Painted exterior grade plywood decking
Angled side boards to center and guide
hovercraft
Axle:
Single 2,000 lb (907 kg) capacity rubber
torsion axle
Wheels & Tires:
Two 20.5 x 8 x 10 load range C wide base
wheels and tires
Lighting:
•
•
•
Coupler:
Three rear marker lights
Two combined tail, brake and turn signal
lights
Flat four pin electrical connector
•
2 inch (5 cms) Class I ball and socket type
coupler
Safety chains
Dimensions:
•
•
Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Length (incl tongue): 16 ft 2 in (4.93 m)
Trailer Weight:
750 lbs (341 kg)
•
Max Weight Capacity 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
(trailer + load):
Options:
•
•
Spare wheel and tire
6 ft (1.83 m) lever release tie down
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RECREATIONAL HOVERCRAFT MODEL TECHNICAL SPECS COMPARISON CHART
Hoverjet
Hoverjet GT
Hoverstar LC
Hoverstar
Sportsman
Hovertour 700
10'6" (3.20 m)
12'6" (3.81 m)
12'6" (3.81 m)
14'6" (4.42 m)
6'6" (1.98 m)
6'6" (1.98 m)
6'6" (1.98 m)
6'6" (1.98 m)
DIMENSIONS
Length: 10'6" (3.20 m)
Width: 6'6" (1.98 m)
Cockpit Length:
3'6" (1.07 m)
3'6" (1.07 m)
5'0" (1.50 m)
5'0" (1.50 m)
7'0" (2.13 m)
Cockpit Width:
4'6" (1.35 m)
4'6" (1.35 m)
4'6" (1.35 m)
4'6" (1.35 m)
4'6" (1.35 m)
Height over
Strobelight:
Not available
64" (1.63 m)
64" (1.63 m)
64" (1.63 m)
64" (1.63 m)
Approx Dry Weight: 475 lbs (216 kg) 550 lbs (263 kg) 625 lbs (318 kg) 625 lbs (318 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg)
ENGINE
Capacity:
Max
Horsepower:
Max RPM:
Rotax 2-cycle/2-cylinder
436.5 cc
497 cc
497 cc
497 cc
597 cc
40 HP
60 HP
60 HP
60 HP
100 HP
7,000
7,000
7,000
7,000
8,000
Fuel Capacity: 6 US gal (22.7 l) 6 US gal (22.7 l) 12 US gal (45.4 l) 12 US gal (45.4 l) 12 US gal (45.4 l)
Battery:
300 cca
300 cca
300 cca
300 cca
550 cca
Ignition:
Not available
12 V CDI
12 V CDI
12 V CDI
12 V CDI
12.5 amp
Fan Air
BING
12.5 amp
Fan Air
MIKUNI DUAL
12.5 amp
Fan Air
MIKUNI DUAL
12.5 amp
Fan Air
MIKUNI DUAL
24 amp
Liquid
MIKUNI DUAL
Charging:
Cooling:
Carburetor:
THRUST SYSTEM
Single Lift/Thrust
Fan Diameter: 36" (91.5 cms) 36" (91.5 cms) 36" (91.5 cms) 36" (91.5 cms)
Variable Splitter: CABLE (optional) CABLE (optional)
CABLE
CABLE
CUSHION
Max Hoverheight: 8" (20 cms)
Skirt Segments:
60
60
68
68
36" (91.5 cms)
CABLE
76
PERFORMANCE
Max Payload: 400 lbs (181 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg) 750 lbs (341 kg)
Speed-Calm Water: 40 mph (64 km) 40 mph (64 km) 30 mph (48 km) 30 mph (48 km) 40 mph (64 km)
Speed-Smooth Ice: 60 mph (96 km) 60 mph (96 km) 50 mph (80 km) 50 mph (80 km) 60 mph (96 km)
Hump Time-Calm
Water/Max Load:
Max Wave Handling:
Turning:
5 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds
8 seconds
5 seconds
2 ft (60 cms)
2 ft (60 cms)
2 ft (60 cms)
2 ft (60 cms)
2 ft (60 cms)
180º and 360º turns on land, ice, & water
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Hoverfun
HOVERCLUBS
Hoverclub of America
Website: http://www.hoverclubofamerica.org/
Email: hovermail@hoverclubofamerica.org
Phone: 251-946-3800
Hoverclub of Canada
Website: http://www.protz.ab.ca/hover/
Bremer Hovercraftclub e.V.
Website: http://www.bremer-hoverclub.de/
Dutch Hovercraft Club
Website: http://www.hovercraftclub.nl
Hovercraft Club of France
Website: http://anjou-aeroglisseur.com/
Hovercraft Club of Germany
Website: http://www.luftkissen.de/
Hovercraft Club of Great Britain
Website: http://www.hovercraft.org.uk
Hovercraft Club of Italy
Website: http://www.pte.it/hover/
Email: hoveroma@tiscali.it
Hovercraft Club of
Sweden
Website: http://www.swedenhover.com
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Hoverfun
HOVERRACING
World Hovercraft Federation
Website: http://www.hovercraft.org.uk
European Hovercraft Federation
Website: http://www.europeanhovercraftfederation.org
Hoverrally
Website: http://www.hoverpromoters.com
HOVERHISTORY
The Hovercraft Museum
Website: http://www.hovercraft-museum.org/
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OUR COMPANY
Hovertechnics was formed in the State of
Michigan in 1984 and is a family-owned
corporation.
Its sole business is the design, engineering, manufacturing and
marketing of hovercraft, hovercraft trailers, related accessories and
replacement parts.
Our manufacturing facility is in southwest Michigan, a short distance from
the epicenter of the US Recreational
Vehicle Industry and close to the
St. Joseph River where it feeds into Lake
Michigan.
The location has many advantages. Nearby Elkhart, Indiana, has the
largest concentration of fiberglass shops and related skilled labor in
the US. Southwest Michigan also has a plentiful supply of automotive
related, experienced manpower. It is centrally located with regard to
the North American market and has fast rail links for container
transport to the Port of Montreal and to the East and West US Coast
Ports. Climactically speaking, Michigan has the advantage of deep
freeze winters and semi-tropical summers, ideal conditions for testing
hovercraft in all weather conditions.
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OUR CUSTOMERS
We have delivered over 1,000 hovercraft to customers in North America
and overseas. Following are just a few of them.
•
CBS Television, Los Angeles, CA
•
US Geological Survey, VA
•
US Geological Survey, Maine
•
Maryland Environmental Services, MD
•
IRA Township F/D, MI
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Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, MI
•
Coloma Fire Dept, MI
•
Landplan Engineering, KS
•
Enfield Fire District No.1, CT
•
Battle Creek Fire Dept, MI
•
Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC
•
Navajo Dam Fire Dept, NM
•
London’s Heathrow Airport
•
Istanbul Fire Dept, Turkey
•
University of Montana
•
Michigan State Police
•
Sea Breeze Fire Dept, NY
•
Marinette Fire Dept, WI
•
City of Portage, IL
•
Connecticut State Police
•
Standard Fire Rescue, IL
•
Hong Kong Fire Dept
•
Kuwait Fire Department
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Telephone: (269) 461-3934
Fax: (269) 461-3936
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Website: www.hovertechnics.com
Physical Business Address
7600 Linn Street
Eau Claire, MI 49111
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 237
Eau Claire, MI 49111-0237
USA
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 07:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. EST
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Copyright © 2008 Hovertechnics Inc. All Rights Reserved.