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About HovercraftFeaturing composite urethane foam and hand-laid fiberglass hull.
Hirth model 3203, 625 cc, 65 hp (49 kw) @ 6300 rpm
2 cycle, two cylinder in line, fan cooled, Single CDI (Capacitive discharge Ignition),
Carbureted engine, electric and manual start, aluminum engine, weight 82 lb (37.3 kg). Spark plug, gap .020-.024 in. Maximum cylinder head temperature at spark plug 535° F (277°C), EGT 1230° F (665° C) .
Transmission 31-tooth and 72-tooth hard anodized aluminum HTD sprockets on engine and fan shaft, joined by Carbon Fiber HTD belt. Fan shaft bearings – 1 in (25.4 mm) bore pillow block Sealmaster and 1 in (25.4 mm) Asahi.
Reverse Thrust System
Reverse thrust with superb maneuverability not only for braking, but also for hovering backwards, yawing, spinning and maintaining lift cushion downwind at speed – and reverse thrust is absolutely essential for hovering over ice and on swift water.
Full Instrumentation Includes Tachometer, Hour Meter, Cylinder Head Temp, Exhaust Gas Temp, Fuel Gauge, two types of Search Light Plugs and Wiring Harness.