Hovercraft for Sale
"FREEDOM 90"

NOT FOR SALE AT THIS TIME!!!

Commercial Hovercraft : For Sale
Type AP1-88/100S

Name	FREEDOM 90
Type	AP1-88/100, up-rated to AP1-88/100S in 1999
Manufactured by	1990; by British Hovercraft Corporation / Hovertravel
Ownership	Owned and operated by Hovertravel Limited.
Status	Passenger service to April 2002, then 4/5 week refurbishment programme underway through April / May. Location; Isle of Wight, England.
Delivery	'As is' May / June 2002. Numerous modifications / upgrades available, see below.
Capacity options	98 seats without toilets or air conditioning OR up to 84 seats with 2 toilets and air conditioning OR further allocation of passenger cabin space for different types of accommodation e.g. galley, bunk space etc.
General description	The hull is manufactured from welded marine grade aluminium. Forward propulsion is provided by 2 diesel engines each driving a fixed pitch 4 bladed propeller positioned within a duct. Transmission is via a toothed belt and shafting. Lift power is supplied from 2 air-cooled diesel engines each driving centrifugal lift fans which are connected by shafting. Control is achieved primarily by vertical rudders situated immediately behind the propeller ducts, and secondarily through bow thrusters, which are powered by fans driven by the lift engines. Additional control inputs are available by varying engine power to include asymmetric application. Propulsion system of type AP1-88/100S A combined fuel and ballast system feeds the engines and enables the Captain to trim the hovercraft when experiencing varying loads and different weather conditions. A 24 volt electrical installation provides power to all systems via an essential services and a main busbar. The craft is fitted with an essential services battery and 2 start battery sets. The hovercraft is fully amphibious and is supported on a 'bag and finger' type skirt system, which features transverse stability bags and a half craft length longitudinal keel. These features provide considerable stability and durability. Type AP1-88/100S crossing sand at Speed Beach landing Base landing Please see 'Open Golf' pages of web site
Performance	Please see the 'Performance' section of our web site. 45 knots in calm conditions is guaranteed. The craft is capable of 50+ knots in calm conditions but 45 knots is the maximum type approved speed. Typical speeds in service will range from 25 to 45 knots subject to wind and sea conditions.
Performance modification	Up-grade to AP1-88/100S in 1999 Propeller ducts strengthened. Hull lengthened 1m at the stern. 2 new 800 h.p. MTU water cooled propulsion engines fitted. All new propulsion transmission to include toothed kevlar belts and carbon fibre propeller shafts, 2 sets. New electronic throttles for lift and propulsion engines. New propeller hubs and manufacturer overhauled propeller blades.
Equipment	Radar, DGPS and Radios. Full Life-saving appliances.
Certification	FREEDOM 90 supplied with new Dynamically Supported Craft Safety Certificate issued by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency. All radio licences.
Documentation Customer Options	Operating Manual Maintenance Manual * New main skirt structure. * New OR manufacturer overhauled lift engines fitted * Accommodation configured for different use e.g. Search and Rescue or Coastal Patrol. * Variable Pitch Propellers. * Special on deck equipment. * Craft painted overall. * New carpet and seat covers - internal trim to customer specifications. * Sutrac air conditioning. * Navigation equipment upgrade.
Support	This hovercraft is offered with a 1000 hours consumable spares pack and a spare overhauled Deutz lift engine. * Extensive operating spares are available by arrangement and a full spares service is available from the UK. * Training in the UK for Pilots and Engineers. * Support in country by an experienced Pilot and Engineer for any time period subject to agreed terms. * Mechanical warranties subject to the operating environment and retention of Hovertravel personnel.
Operating Costs	Typical fuel consumption 300 ~ 350 litres per hour. Estimated parts and direct labour cost, £120 per operating hour. The above is based on a long term and ongoing basis and includes all engine overhauls / replacements, all periodic refits and all flexible structure maintenance.
Price	Subject to Specification and On Application NAMED BUYERS ONLY PLEASE
Please note	Additional hovercraft of the same specification may be available soon.
Contact	Richard Box. Director & General Manager, Hoverwork Ltd. Tel: +44 1983 563051 Fax: +44 1983 562216 Email: [email protected]