This is our hovercraft database (it contains craft that are currently available in manufactured, plan or kit form and craft that are no longer available). It is provided by the HoverClub as a service to the hovercraft community - we would be happy to receive information on any currently available recreational hovercraft for inclusion in this database.

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More info	Model	Supplier link	Supplied as	Click to enlarge	Seats	Length	Width	Min. height	Empty weight	Lift system
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Explorer 22 TDI	Amphibious Marine	Ready built		8	6.7 m	3.4 m		771 Kg	0.42 m clearance Type shared engine Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: VW TDI 2.0l Diesel Power: 85 HP Device: Propeller Max. thrust 230 lbs Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 726 Kg @ 35 MPH .. in Beaufort 3 Data source manufacturer Max. cruise speed 32 MPH Up to Beaufort 3 using 1.8 GPH Noise @25 78 dBA Data source manufacturer Max. speed 45 MPH Noise @25 82 dBA
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Explorer	Sevtec	Plan set Part kit		8	6.1 m	3.4 m	2.59 m	591 Kg	0.42 m clearance Type shared engine Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: any 1.8/12.0l petrol Power: 76 HP Device: Propeller Max. thrust 220 lbs Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 591 Kg @ 35 MPH .. in Beaufort 3 Data source manufacturer Max. cruise speed 31 MPH Up to Beaufort 3 using 2.2 GPH Data source manufacturer Max. speed 45 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	BBV-6	Bill Baker Vehicles Ltd	Ready built		3	5.25 m	2.16 m	2.1 m	550 Kg	Type sep. engine Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift engine 8 - 12 bhp 4 stroke Lift engine power 22 HP Lift from: axial fan Engine: cAR ENGINE Power: 130 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Data source manufacturer Data source manufacturer
Search Web Find Videos More Info	BBV-5	Bill Baker Vehicles Ltd	Ready built		3	5.25 m	2.16 m	2.1 m	550 Kg	Type sep. engine Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift engine B&S industrial 4 stroke Lift engine power 22 HP Lift from: axial fan Engine: Car engine Power: 120 HP Device: Fan Max. thrust 110 lbs Data source: manufacturer Data source manufacturer Data source manufacturer
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Prospector	Sevtec	Plan set Part kit		5	5.5 m	2.44 m	2.1 m	441 Kg	0.31 m clearance Type shared engine Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: Subaru EA81/812 Power: 72 HP Device: Propeller Max. thrust 220 lbs Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 410 Kg @ 40 MPH .. in Beaufort 3 Hump time: 10 secs Data source user Cruise payload 250 Kg Max. cruise speed 45 MPH Up to Beaufort 4 using 2 GPH Hump time 4 secs Noise @25 72 dBA Data source user Max. speed 46 MPH using 3.2 GPH Noise @25 84 dBA Max. hill start 21 degrees
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Eagle 4	K & M Products	Ready built		4	4.28 m	2.14 m	1.45 m	409 Kg	0.228 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Engine: 52-85HP Rotax/BMW Power: 65 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 318 Kg .. using 2.9 GPH Data source manufacturer Cruise payload 318 Kg Max. cruise speed 25 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	BBV-4	Bill Baker Vehicles Ltd	Ready built		4	4.8 m	2.16 m	1.7 m	400 Kg	Type sep. engine Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift engine B&S industrial 4 stroke Lift engine power 13.5 HP Lift from: axial fan Engine: B/S Vanguard Power: 35 HP Device: Fan Max. thrust 110 lbs Data source: manufacturer Data source user Data source manufacturer
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Vortex 4	Vortex Services	Ready built		5	4.6 m	2.15 m	1.7 m	400 Kg	0.25 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: BMW Power: 98 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Data source manufacturer Max. speed 49.7 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	TS3 BMW powered	Norfolk Hovercraft	Other		3	4.2 m	2.2 m	1.7 m	380 Kg	Type sep. engine Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: BMW R1100 Power: 80 HP Device: Fan Data source: user
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Geoduck	Sevtec	Plan set Part kit		5	5.5 m	2.44 m	2.1 m	364 Kg	0.31 m clearance Type shared engine Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: Suzuki 1.0/1.3l Power: 45 HP Device: Propeller Max. thrust 180 lbs Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 410 Kg @ 35 MPH .. in Beaufort 2 Hump time: 12 secs Data source manufacturer Up to Beaufort 3 Data source manufacturer
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Vortex 2	Vortex Services	Ready built		3	3.8 m	2.15 m	1.7 m	350 Kg	0.25 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: BMW Power: 75 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Data source manufacturer Max. speed 45.6 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Vortex 3	Vortex Services	Ready built		4	4.25 m	2.15 m	1.7 m	350 Kg	0.25 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: BMW Power: 90 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Data source manufacturer Max. speed 49.7 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	HovPod SPX 120HP	Reaction International	Ready built		3	3.63 m	1.86 m	1.49 m	345 Kg	0.25 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: Weber MPE 750 TC Power: 120 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 325 Kg .. in Beaufort 4 Data source manufacturer Cruise payload 275 Kg Max. cruise speed 21 MPH Up to Beaufort 4 using 2.94 GPH Data source manufacturer Max. speed 45 MPH
Search Web Find Videos More Info	Surveyor (Twin Engine 14ft)	SevTec	Plan set Part kit		4	4.35 m	2.13 m		320 Kg	0.254 m clearance Type sep. engine Skirt: bag
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift engine Briggs or similar Lift engine power 13 HP Lift from: axial fan Engine: Briggs or similar Power: 35 HP Device: Propeller Data source: user Max. payload: 310 Kg @ 35 MPH .. in Beaufort 2 Data source user Cruise payload 200 Kg Max. cruise speed 22 MPH Up to Beaufort 4 Noise @25 76 dBA Data source user Max. speed 45 MPH Noise @25 80 dBA
Search Web Find Videos More Info	HovPod SPX 65HP	Reaction International	Ready built		3	3.63 m	1.86 m	1.49 m	310 Kg	0.25 m clearance Type integrated Skirt: seg/Finger
	Lift system Thrust system Max. payload Cruise performance Max. performance Lift from: axial fan Engine: Rotax 582 Power: 65 HP Device: Fan Data source: manufacturer Max. payload: 275 Kg .. in Beaufort 4 Data source manufacturer Cruise payload 275 Kg Max. cruise speed 20 MPH Up to Beaufort 4 using 3.7 GPH Data source manufacturer Max. speed 40 MPH

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