File Name: Selfie
File Submitted: May 19, 2025, 8:24:12 PM

Going for the old salty sea dog look.

I took the Marlin out again this afternoon for more test flights.  What can I say other than thankfully it was a warm day.  I had just as well of gone swimming and would have got just as wet without the hassle & noise.


I honestly can't figure out why these hovercraft have such a big following.  Only thing I can see they have going for them is the looks.


Probably just me, but to get it flying any sense I need to keep the throttle wide open.


There was a stiff breeze running off the beach out to sea, which probably helped it initially get over the hump, but to be fair, the water was only about 6" deep.  The hover struggled into the wind even on the beach.


The rudders seem very inefficient as slow to respond compared to a Sevtec.


On a positive note, The netting I fitted to the trailer worked a treat. 



https://youtu.be/ZMu8tjfq58A

A sad day but after being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease it's time to let my GP go . This is a restoration Project - the elevator and rudder cables are seized (some spares) and the lift motor runs but is rough and the Main engine does not run . The hovercraft is on its trailer and stored in a secure storage facility. Open to offers


Mark Wood

File Name: A break from the wind & chop!
File Submitted: May 15, 2025, 4:49:44 PM

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Just wanted to send our best wishes to those going to this year's Loch Fyne Hover-in   We were hoping to come for some of it, even just to say hello, but I'm afraid I am still not strong enough to make it, following spinal surgery a couple of months ago.
Hope the weather is kind to you, that the midges don't notice you are there and that you have a fun, safe and "uneventful" couple of weeks. Don't forget to post a few photos/videos please.
Best wishes, Kim and Val.