« Reply #3 on: Jun 11, 2010, 6:17 pm »
 
You've done it !!
 
Cheers
There's no such thing as bad weather, you're just wearing the wrong jacket!!

« Reply #2 on: Jun 09, 2010, 8:07 pm »
 
Hi John, I'm sure you'll pick it up quick enough. Anyway we are all still learning especially with regard to hovercraft.
 
The engine on my craft powers a 24" lift fan directly coupled to the engine and also a 59" aircraft prop driven via a BX V belt. The craft is 14'X7' and weighs around 230kg's ready to fly. It cruises between 12-32 mph depending on the sea state and wind.
 
Some craft use a single fan with the airflow split to lift and push-eg Flying Fish. Others use two engines, one to operate a lift fan and the other to operate a thrust fan eg BBV's
 
The main advantage with my type of craft is a bit less noise and much less spray. I could go out without waterproof gear and not get wet although I wouldn't!!!!! The disadvantage of my type of craft would be storage, it will not fit in a garage, it's also not the nicest looking although I will be attempting to improve the aesthetics with the next one.
 
Keep asking it's a good way to learn :)
 
Steve
There's no such thing as bad weather, you're just wearing the wrong jacket!!

« Reply #1 on: Jun 09, 2010, 12:59 pm »
 
It's my Vanguard 23hp 38 CI after two and a half years of being near the sea. I sprayed some cold zinc on a few of the corroded parts to slow down the corrosion. It is not as bad as it looks !!!!
 
Steve
There's no such thing as bad weather, you're just wearing the wrong jacket!!