HoverFlyer 580

HoverFlyer 580

HoverFlyer 580

Product catalog summary
Description: The HoverFlyer 580 is a versatile amphibious hovercraft, operational since 1989, used for both commercial and private purposes. It is suitable for activities such as seismic surveying, aquaculture, flood rescue, and more. Private owners use it for yacht tendering, fishing, and hunting.

Design and Features: The HoverFlyer 580 boasts an elegant design with a quiet, large diameter thrust propeller and safe, guarded propellers. It offers exceptional payload capacity and is equipped with economical 4-stroke engines, ensuring no polluting oil mixes. The hovercraft is road transportable without the need for wide load permits and is built to Australian USL standards.

New and Improved Design: Recent upgrades include a new deck mould for increased length and modern styling, along with a Subaru EFI engine and auto clutch for enhanced performance. An optional road trailer is available for easy transport.

Specifications:
  • Dimensions: Length when hovering: 6,340 mm; for transporting: 5,850 mm. Width when hovering: 2,850 mm; for transporting: 2,350 mm. Height when hovering: 1,910 mm; for transporting: 1,650 mm.
  • Cockpit: Length: 2,940 mm; Width: 1,500 mm.
  • Clearance: Cushion height: 350 mm front, 320 mm rear. Isolated obstacle clearance: 300 mm. Wave height clearance: 750 mm at a pitch of 10 meters or more.
  • Speed: Maximum recommended speed: 100 km/hr on smooth ice, 55 km/hr on smooth water, 37 km/hr on smooth land. Economical cruising speed: 25 to 30 knots on smooth water.
  • Wind Speed: Maximum: 37 km/hr gusting to 46 km/hr.
  • Seating: Total capacity: 1 crew plus 5 passengers, with emergency accommodation for 7-8.
  • Weight and Payload: Minimum operating weight: 850 kg. Payload: 700 kg+, with an overload payload of 750 kg under good conditions.
  • Engine: Subaru EJ22 DOHC EFI at 90 kW (120hp).
  • Fuel Capacity: 84 litres total (2 x 42 litre tanks).
  • Hull Construction: Vacuum bagged, non-woven E-Glass fabric with PVC foam core (Divinycell®) in female moulds.
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Catalog excerpts

HoverFlyer 580-1

24B August Lane, Alberton, QLD 4207, Australia The HoverFlyer is a fully amphibious hovercraft that has been manufactured and well proven since 1989. It has provided many thousands of hours of enjoyment and income for commercial owners carrying many thousands of fare paying joy riders. The HoverFlyer has also proven itself in many diverse applications such as seismic surveying, aquaculture, weed spraying, flood rescue, stock feeding and oil rig support to mention Private owners too are enjoying the benefits of the HoverFlyer with uses as diverse as yacht tender to accessing fishing, diving, holiday house access and hunting areas. - Elegant design, beats everything in its class for style and performance. - Quiet, large diameter thrust propeller with low tip speed. - Safe, guarded propellers, watertight compartments, fire zoning. - Exceptional payload capacity in it's class, unbeatable earning capability. - Bag and finger skirt combination for high obstacle clearance with stability. - Economical 4 stroke engines. No polluting oil mixes. - Simple and effective mechanical equipment, easy maintenance. - Road transportable, load and go without wide load permits. - Built to Australian USL standards. Classification available to class 2E.

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HoverFlyer 580-2

This design has recently been upgraded with a new deck mould, providing a slight increase in length and more modern styling. Current models also have the later Subaru EFI engine and auto clutch fitted which provides spirited performance and in- creased payload. An optional road trailer makes this design easily transportable. When Hovering Cockpit Length Cockpit Width Cushion Height Isolated Obstacle Wave Height Clearance Recommended Speed Economical Cruising I 00 km/hr (54 knots) on smooth ice 55 km/hr (30 Knots) on smooth water 37 km/hr (20 Knots) on smooth land 25 to 30 Knots on smooth water...

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