Hovercraft

Hovercraft have evolved considerably since their introduction in the 1950’s. Thanks to new Computer Aided Design and CNC Robotic production techniques, new HDPE hull manufacturing methods, hovercraft are now easy to use, maintain and transport by standard car trailer.

Whether you need the hovercraft for leisure, commercial applications, rescue, patrol, survey work, fishing, hunting, SuperYacht Tender – you have come to the best source for hovercraft information, hovercraft videos, and hovercraft images – free to copy and download.

If you wish to build or make the hovercraft yourself, we can provide sub assembly hulls for fit out to your desired specification – available in Blue, Red, Teal, Yellow, Orange, Desert Sand, Lime, Purple, Pink or Custom Colour, contact us for details.

What is a Hovercraft?

Hovercraft are all terrain vehicles that float on a cushion of air allowing you to travel over any flat surface, water, sand, ice, snow, grass, road, river, lake, swamp – we are talking real all-terrain!

RC hovercraft have raised awareness for the potential of hovercraft transport, but why let your hamster have all the fun, we supply hovercraft to suit single, two, three or four adults.

If you are searching for hovercraft for sale, you need to be aware of the potential issues. Stay clear of race pedigree hovercraft that are difficult to steer and start from an on-water start. Ensure that proper guards protect passengers from the fan blades that spin in the duct – both front and rear. Glass fibre hovercraft are not as strong or impact resistant as HDPE hovercraft. Check buoyancy, water ingression, whether the hovercraft ploughs in. Check what weight the hovercraft can lift from an on water start, and ensure that the hovercraft can lift your weight and passengers weight (before dieting!)

There are hovercraft plans on the market, but home construction projects can end in tears or worse – either buy a professionally designed hovercraft, or a sub assembly hull for home completion. If you want to start your own hovercraft factory, dealership, or rental company, complete our enquiry form for more information.

Hovercraft skirts made from neoprene coated nylon, or Hypalon, can tear easily and neoprene coated nylon can suffer from UV sunlight degradation. Some hovercraft manufacturers make a nice income from skirt replacements, so ensure that the hovercraft has segmented skirts to restrict damage to just one section. Check for anti-plough properties. Polyethylene coated nylon skirts last the longest.