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VOLUNTEER OPERATED
LIGHT HOVERCRAFT
NORTH SOMERSET AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES
We also display the craft for charitable purposes & functions : click for details.
WHILE NOT OFFERING EMERGENCY OR SAFETY COVER WE CAN PROVIDE A USEFUL SECOND TIER FACILITY FOR DIFFICULT TO REACH LOCATIONS, FLOODING RELIEF WORK & ANIMAL WELFARE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS.
FULLY AMPHIBIOUS - MINIMAL GROUND DAMAGE AND WASH - FAST - VERSATILE
2 MAN CAPACITY + PAYLOAD
SPONSORED BY
'SEVERN SURVEYOR' IS A '2 MAN' HOVERCRAFT AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES, PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHARITIES AND ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS.
SHE IS AN EX COMMERCIAL SURVEY VESSEL THAT HAS BEEN RESTORED TO OPERATING CONDITION AND NOW PROVIDES CHARITY DEMONSTRATIONS AND VOLUNTARY ASSISTANCE IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE UNIQUE ABILITY OF A HOVERCRAFT ENABLES US TO GO WHERE NO OTHER TYPE OF TRANSPORT CAN.
ALL DEPLOYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONDITIONS, LOCATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES - WE DO NOT OFFER A 24/7 OR GUARANTEED RESPONSE - THE CRAFT IS OPERATED AND MAINTAINED ENTIRELY AS A VOLUNTEER OPERATION & IS NOT A COMMERCIAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND IN NO WAY A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OR LIFEBOAT!
TRANSPORT :
THE CRAFT IS TRANSPORTED ON A HOVER ON/OFF TRAILER AND TOWED BY A WINCH EQUIPPED LAND ROVER.
MAIN FEATURES:
A HOVERCRAFT CAN GO WHERE NO OTHER LAND BASED TRANSPORT CAN - IT CAN STOP AND RESTART ON DRY LAND, WATER, MUD AND SAND AND CAN OPERATE IN VERY SHALLOW WATER AND ON MUD FLATS. IT CAN BE LAUNCHED FROM ANY REASONABLY FLAT & SMOOTH SURFACE, FROM DRY LAND, GRASS OR FROM A SLIPWAY.
THE GROUND PRESSURE IS ABOUT EQUAL TO A SEAGULL STANDING ON ONE LEG
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'SEVERN SURVEYOR' IS A TWIN ENGINE LIGHT HOVERCRAFT POWERED BY TWO MICRO LIGHT AIRCRAFT ENGINES WITH A TOTAL OUTPUT OF 70 BHP. THIS PROVIDES A FAST AND MANOEUVRABLE VEHICLE WITH SUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE TO DEAL WITH SLOPES AND GULLIES.
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PAYLOAD: DRIVER +150 KGS OR DRIVER & PASSENGER + 60 KGS.
TOP SPEED UP TO 40 KNOTS DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS. ( cruising speed is about 25 knots ).
ENDURANCE APPROX 1 HOUR AT FULL SPEED OR LONGER WITH REDUCED PAYLOAD.
THE CRAFT CAN OPERATE IN WIND SPEEDS UP TO 30 MPH - SUBJECT TO LOCATION.
FULLY AMPHIBIOUS - OPERATES SEAMLESSLY ON SMOOTH GROUND, MUDFLATS, WATER AND SHORT GRASS.
WHEN NECESSARY CAN FLOAT & OPERATE LIKE A BOAT.
ALMOST NO WASH AT FULL SPEED.
NO SURFACE DAMAGE TO GROUND - ALMOST NO MARK IS LEFT.
CAN OPERATE IN VERY SHALLOW WATER OR PARTLY FLOODED GROUND.
NAVIGATION AIDS:
MARINE GPS
REAL TIME OS-GB GPS PLOT
OPERATORS CAN ALSO READ A MAP !
COMMUNICATIONS:
MARINE VHF RADIO
HANDHELD 446 PMR
RAYNET BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
MOBILE PHONE
SAFETY:
DOUBLE HULL - SEGMENTED SAFETY SKIRT - EMERGENCY FLOTATION PAD - BILGE PUMP
LOWER HULL SKIDS - HULL PLANING SURFACES - ENGINE & FAN SAFETY GUARDS
HIGH VISIBILITY STROBE LIGHT - FIRE EXTINGUISHER - FIRST AID - 12 V ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM - LIFE BUOY - CREW LIFE JACKETS - EXPERIENCED OPERATORS.
TERMS OF OPERATION:
THE CRAFT IS MADE AVAILABLE ON A NON COMMERCIAL BASIS 'AS IS' AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE. IT IS INSURED FOR LEISURE & PRIVATE USE BUT REQUIRES SEPARATE COVER UNDER YOUR OWN POLICY IF USED COMMERCIALLY OR ON BEHALF OF A PUBLIC BODY OR TO TRANSPORT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC OR THEIR PROPERTY.
USE FOR FILMING AND ACCESS MAY BE POSSIBLE SUBJECT TO CIRCUMSTANCES AND INSURANCE COVER.
ALL DEPLOYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONDITIONS AND WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A 24/7 RESPONSE
THIS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL SERVICE OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OR LIFEBOAT!
WE HAVE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS IN PLACE WITH
WESSEX 4X4 RESPONSE
http://www.wessex4x4response.org.uk/
OR TELEPHONE
07974 308398
'SEVERN SURVEYOR' IS SPONSORED BY
WE ARE HAPPY TO DEMONSTRATE THE CRAFT AT LOCAL CHARITY EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR ORGANISATION SUBJECT TO A SUITABLE VENUE, FACILITIES AND TIMING. ( UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN NOT OFFER 'RIDES' TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS AND OPERATING COSTS).
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