Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modification Description: Blades changed to new White 6z for extra lift
Featured Refinements: Hovercraft
BBV 2 Person 35HP Cruising Hovercraft & Trailer, sold by The British Hovercraft Company (comes with 3 month return to base warranty) £5500.00 Description:Used White & BlackSkirt condition - very goodElectrics - everything works as shouldCables - all checked and in working orderHull integrity - hull checked and integrity is goodBuoyancy - buoyancy foam fitted inside hull Marlin III Specification: Hull construction- Glass reinforced plastic fiberglass with core materials. Protection - skid platesFan protection- 2"/50mm guard to front of duct.Dry Weight- Approximate 250kgPayload - Approximate 175kg Seating - Padded seating for two people. Steering - Handle bars with brake lever style throttle controlLength- 3.5m Width- 2.2mHeight- 1.5m (off cushion) 1.75m (on cushion)Thrust Engine- Hoverized Briggs & Stratton Van guard air-cooled, V-Twin engine 35HP as standard.Starting- Electric turn keyEngine Max Revs- Static 34000rpmFlotation/Buoyancy- Floats and starts on waterFuel Capacity - 22 litres in removable tank.Cruising Speed- Approximate 25 depending on surface/wind/load .Skirt- Neoprene coated nylon in replaceable segments.Fan- Six Blades 6zFlow straighteners- give extra thrust & fan protection.Lights-Two headlights, yellow beacon, navigation lightsBattery- Standard 12v lead acidElectrical System- switchesStandard Fittings- towing eye & mooring cleats.Instruments - Hour meter/rev counter Water Ingress - Two drain plugs to empty interior, bilge pump.Strengthened load points - tow eye, cleats, frame, steering Battery isolator fittedThis BBV is being sold on behalf of a client by The British Hovercraft Company, it has had a detailed inspection and will come with a 3 month return to base warranty (ask for details). The craft has had new blades fitted and has been thrust tested which produced 140lb of thrust, more than enough power to cruise along happily with 2 people on board. It has navigation lights, bilge pump, rev counter, hour meter headlights and padded seat.
The trailer that is included with the hovercraft is one man loading/unloading and has hydraulic tilt which splits the trailer for ease of loading. The trailer has had a service which included 2 new wheels and tyres and wooden boards being resin washed for preservation. The skirt is in good condition and further segments can be purchased from The British Hovercraft Company should they be needed, there is a non-slip floor and also a battery isolator fitted to save battery life. Once the current social situation passes we are happy to hold demonstrations for interested potential buyers but in the meantime we can answer all questions via email or phone call. Contact our team,The British Hovercraft CompanyBuilding 4Sandwich Industrial EstateSandwichKentCT13 9LU+44 (0)phone+44 (0)7496 email
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