[philw Posts: 22 Status: Offline]

Thank you for your replies guys, unfortunately the company have peed me off so much and cost me too money i'm not interested anymore.

[rossfloyd Posts: 2045 Status: Offline]

The manufactured craft I've seen have not been fit for long term marine use.  Limited use on fresh water possibly, but not in salt water and certainly not in harsh conditions. They need considerable upgrades to remain reliable over the years.


Your best bet IMHO is to buy a used craft with a good engine and transmission and do a full rebuild.  That way you will know the craft inside out for maintenance and can modify it for your use.  Operating light hovercraft in salt water - or anywhere I suppose - isn't like buying a car or even a boat - its a continual mix of operation, maintenance and checks.  I reckon its 3 hours maintenance to one hour use.  That seems crazy but if you include major services from time to time and routine pre/post flight checks its not unrealistic.  The problem is the the one hour use is worth the hassle ..... usually.


If you are in the South West please p.m. me and we can try to take you out for a run to generate enthusiasm again !

[Al Posts: 997 Status: Offline WWW]

I have lost interest in this pastime before I've even got started. After being unbelievably screwed around for 4 months by a well know manufacturer I have decided not to bother, shame really as you all seem like a good knowledgeable bunch.

 What part of the country are you based? 


Do you already have a hovercraft or trying to buy one?
Maybe able to scrounge a ride on someone's craft to see if that's the sort of hover you want or even if hovercraft cruising is for you.  Try before you buy so to speak.


Gary will have his super wedge up for sale soon, that is a proven well maintained hovercraft.


Have you considered building one from plans if you don't already have a hovercraft?

[Nick Flint Posts: 5053 Status: Offline]

Ive just wasted 30 mins of my life trying unsuccessfully to get rid of the tiny writing gremlin that occasionally plagues this web site. Everything I tried failed. Im not writing all THAT again im afraid.
Can I suggest you start a thread to give us (and you) a chance to shine, and help others to learn or revisit their reliability issues.
This way we ALL win, (with the exception of your supplier) who won't know. 


Where are you based (and operate) and what craft etc?

[Nick Flint Posts: 5053 Status: Offline]

Can I suggest JUST before you throw the towel in- consider starting a new thread
"Help / advice sought for ailing new craft"?

[philw Posts: 22 Status: Offline]

I have lost interest in this pastime before I've even got started. After being unbelievably screwed around for 4 months by a well know manufacturer I have decided not to bother, shame really as you all seem like a good knowledgeable bunch.