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Hov Pod Leisure Hovercraft Specification
Every detail you want to know about the Hov Pod follows in the current Hovercraft
specification.
First of all the hovercraft dimensions are followed
by the operation and performance details.
After this you will find the hovercraft power and electrical
section. You can then find out about the drive used
to power the hovercraft fan.
A detailed equipment fitted to the hovercraft follows.
The Hovercraft construction section details
the materials used to build the craft. Lastly accessories
and optional extras you may want to order for your Hov Pod is followed by
colour information and a description
of the engine used to power the hovercraft.
Finally you will find the section on hovercraft stowage
and winching.
Hovercraft Dimensions
Length |
3.5m |
Width |
1.8m |
Height |
1.4m |
Hover Height (Hard obstacle clearance) |
0.25m |
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Hovercraft Operation & Performance
Top Speed (On Water) |
40mph - 60 km/h |
Cruise Speed (On Water) |
20mph - 32 km/h |
Fuel Tank |
Portable 25 Litre with level indication |
Cruise Fuel Consumption |
10 - 15 Litre/Hour |
Top Speed Fuel Consumption |
15 - 20 Litre/Hour |
Unladen Weight |
230Kg |
Payload (on water start) |
250Kg |
Control |
Handlebar Steering with Twistgrip Throttle. 35°Full Flow Balanced Twin Rudders |
Operational Surfaces |
Sea, lake, rivers, rapids, swamp, wetlands, tidal deltas, desert, beaches, sand banks, |
Operational Conditions |
Inshore water - in conditions not exceeding Force 4 |
Launch Areas |
No need for prepared surface or launch slipway - unaffected by tides |
Ride Suspension |
Impact protected low pressure air cushion |
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Hovercraft Power Unit & Electrical
Engine |
52 HP Two Cylinder Hirthâ2-Stroke |
Exhaust |
Sidemount with after silencer |
Fuel & Intake System |
Dual Bingâ Carburettors |
Air Intake System |
Dual Air Filters |
Ignition |
Electronic |
Choke |
Manual |
Charging System |
No Load 12V Rectified |
Oil Tank & System |
2.4 Litre Oil Injection System |
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Hovercraft Drive
Drive Shaft |
Dual Flexible Couplings |
Drive Belt |
High Strength GatesâPowergrip |
Propulsion |
Ducted Axial Flow Six Blade |
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Hovercraft Equipment
Engine kill safety lanyard |
Console operated electric start |
Reserve safety pull start |
Progripâ Hand grips |
Hydro-Turfä Non slip footwell mats |
Stainless steel towing hook |
Adjustable mirrors |
CHT & EGT engine gauges |
Tachometer |
Hourmeter |
Oil tank level warning light |
Drain plugs |
Hull cleats |
Passenger grab handles |
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Hovercraft Construction
Design |
Integrated thrust and lift |
Material |
Reinforced GRP Bi-Axial Mat - 489 Resin with enclosed sandwich reinforcing core |
Skirt |
68 Neoprene coated nylon independent extended segments |
Storage |
Large under seat compartment |
Buoyancy |
Positive Enclosed polystyrene chambers |
Side Impact Protection |
Hidden load transferring aluminum impact strip |
Under Hull Protection |
Enclosed sandwich reinforced core with twin longitudinal aluminum skids |
Seat |
Deep padded inline seating |
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Hovercraft Accessories & Optional Extras
Intercom kit |
Fast Unload/Load Hov Pod Trailer |
Custom Cover |
Anchor |
Oars |
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Hovercraft Colours
Part |
Colour |
Special |
Hull |
White |
Other colours by special arrangement |
Engine Cover |
Standard Colours: Sunkiss Yellow Asian Plum Ultramarine Sunset red |
Each part can be made in a standard colour - colour swatch range available on request. Final overall colour co-ordination can be customised from standard colour range to individual customer specification if requested. Colours not in standard range by special arrangement and pricing. |
Cowl |
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Inlet Cone |
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Rudders |
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Skirt |
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Upholstery |
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Decals |
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Hovercraft Engine: Hirth 2704
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Air-cooled |
2-Cylinder 625cc |
Twin Carburettors |
Electric and Pull Start |
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The Hov Pod is one of the most simple and easy craft to service and maintain. It uses a very simple air-cooled two-stroke engine that can be maintained by any mechanic or service engineer with petrol two-stroke engine experience. The engine sits in a large accessible engine bay with removable covers and all basic maintenance can be undertaken very easily and quickly with the engine in position. Because of the simple drive arrangement and because the engine is not water-cooled it can be removed for major services or bench work in under 1 hour. We can arrange servicing through a service network. If the craft is bought from a dealer, servicing is available from the dealer. |
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Hovercraft Stowage and Winching
Lifting eyes to suit your davits and winching gear can be added to the craft by special arrangement and pricing.
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Hov Pod is a trademark of Reaction International Ltd.