| | | AIR CUSION COMFORT S VERSATILITY The Explorer 12 Hovercraft is a 12 seat fully amphibious hovercraft powered by a single marine diesel engine. The engine for boat is connected via drive belts and pulleys to lift and thrust fans. The thrust fan has fully variable/reversible pitch. The hull is manufactured according to standard marine composite techniques using high quality glass and marine resins. Integral buoyancy compartments provide excellent reserve floatation, The control position is mounted forward to give the pilot superb visibility. A steering wheel operates slipstream mounted rudders to control hiding. A variable pitch propeller and internal ballast movement further enhance controllability of the craft. The instrument panel contains full instrumentation to indicate engine and craft performance parameters. | | |