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Welcome to Hovercraft designs!
In the following pages you won't find the blueprints for the british
Hover ferry but links to several new or outstanding Hovercraft designs.
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Sevtec:
The Sevtec-Vanguard models are very lightweight, slow skimming HOVERCRAFTs
with the advantage of maneuvering the vessel under control. There is a
major breakthrough over other HOVERCRAFT with the deflatable front skirt,
which is using friction as turning help. Several Sevtec models are
in use with Park and Wildlife Service. The missing capability of speeds
exceeding 25 miles (was informed of speeds of up to 40 ) positive
flotation in the 1" foam composite hull-and a not secured seat are my reasons
for not building one! But please read in our guestbook Barrys arguments since on this page are personal opinions!
You fly it !
Universal Hovercraft: -UH 12T4
The Universal HOVERCRAFT models are superior in body shape and make
use of the integrated stringer (known from high speed race boats for adding
strength without increasing weight). They get close to the optimal strength
form which is known from nature over architecture to be a triangle
shape and fill the goal of producing reasonable speed (UH 12T4 is in the
40 miles range). The low center of gravity and the good relation of weight
/ strength is making it an outstanding craft .
After you have seen what is already done,
we got the feeling that there is still a lot to change.
These design outlines are just for our project's
and crafts - and every daredevil can skip them.
Our background is extensive cruising in the Golf
of Mexico region - 3 hurricanes and 7 tropical storms aboard our catamaran
"Waterbug". After all this wet history, we are mostly concerned about the
safety of a water craft - Hovercraft or sailboat does not make any difference
in a squall.
But we want to mention here that we are into
cruising Hovercraft (2-4 Person Payload) and not racing.
Flotation :
A water craft shall have adequate flotation to
hold itself and the passengers under all conditions a float.
This positive flotation shall be in form of fixed foam ( Panels, injected
or poured) .
The craft shall have on the bottom places to
grab on / hold yourself to the craft for the purpose of rescue.
Cockpit:
The cockpit on an open craft shall be self draining
or equipped with a self draining system, allowing spray to run of without
getting the craft ashore. It shall be under max. payload above sea level
- outlets should have adequate diameter to drain the area. Safety gear
should be easy accessible for all passengers.
On closed crafts should be at least one self
draining outlet, for cases like broken windshield.
Safety equipment:
All crafts should be equipped with current safety
and navigation equipment after US Coast Guard standard for small crafts.
Navigation lights and 360 degree strobe light are built in the electrical
system of the craft.
Structural parts:
All structural parts should be sealed with resin
against rott. Engine mounts should be connected to the main frame of the
craft - as ducts should be laminated to give driver and passenger safety
in case of fan blade rupture.
Materials:
All used materials should reflect the technical
standard of the day the craft is designed!
For special application we consult people with
the qualifications in that field and implement their suggestions.
These are our standards and they don't qualify
for the harsh environment of racing - just for the cruising environment
where max. speed is not the question but save landing on an deserted place!
We are not building production line crafts - only one off's since everybody
has different needs ! Here is the data for ALPHA - I craft Data sheet ALPHA-I
So if you can live with that give us a call @
956-943-5150 or mail us @ 4wings@csoft.at
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Thank you for your understanding.
Michael Dolezal
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