HovPods - the most versatile leisure and commercial crafts
The HovPod hovercraft is very flexible in its multiple choices for use. Of course, the first and most searched-for purpose of this craft is to serve as a leisure boat, and that is the main area of information of our site. But there are other uses for this type of craft, and those are the target of the HovPod PRC Hovercraft (Patrol, Rescue & Commercial Hovercraft):
- Rescue hovercraft
This boat is perfect for coastal guards and for other types of security forces that need quick access to land and water.
Speed is of essence in a rescue situation and getting the
HovPod PRC hovercraft quickly to the scene could not be easier. You can simply disconnect the hovercraft from the trailer and fly off when you reach your destination.
As the HovPod PRC flies over any surface you do not need to worry about tides or finding a prepared surface to work from.
The simple throttle and steer controls and construction from the very latest in materials give you piece of mind to get on with the job. It is available as a 52HP or 65 HP variant with a top speed of approx. 40mph and incorporates 65 separate skirt segments for maximum safety of operation in remote areas.
For operation in critical environmental areas you will find that the HovPod is the ideal craft because it creates little or no wake and flies completely clear of the surface with no exhaust or propeller in the water.
- Commercial hovercraft
The HovPod PRC is a simple and reliable 3-man commercial hovercraft designed to save you time and money by taking on a wide range of roles.
HovPod PRC Commercial Hovercraft offers a responsive and versatile solution to your needs, such as:
- Patrol duties
- Survey work
- Customs work
- Flood relief work
- Coastguard duties
- Inspection work
- Environmental work
HovPod PRC Commercial hovercraft will help you operate in terrain that would cause problems for off road cars or boats, being able to carry you safely on:
- Sand
- Wetlands
- Water
- Swamps
- Rivers & Rapids
- Shallow Deltas
- Tarmac
- Ice
