Anybody operating a personal hovercraft in Ireland

hoverguy

Anybody operating a personal hovercraft in Ireland

Hello, I'm looking to make contact with anybody who operates a personal cruising hovercraft in Ireland. I've have just bought one from the British Hovercraft Company and would like to meet with somebody to share the adventure and learn. Anybody out there ??


Michael

fergal.b

Try getting in touch with Hoverireland you might get him on his youtube page, also if you want to cruise in company you would be welcome on the IWAI powerboat branch you can chat to them here https://www.facebook.com/groups/133673356708207/



https://www.youtube.com/user/HoverIreland

hoverguy

Thanks for the info Fergal I'll look up both of the above
Was out on the craft this evening great fun lots to learn.

Thanks
Michael

Ubbquittious

Looks like good craic, a lot easier going up and down the slip than with a rib and trailer for sure. How do they handle in worse weather?

hoverguy

My only experience was the the training over with the company in Kent wind was 12m/s so it was tricky they say light conditions when getting used to it and then they have max force 3 sea or sea state 3 according to manual.
its capabilities as a small hovercraft vary according to surfaces loads etc I don't plan on pushing to hard its a fun machine for myself and the kids for camping fishing exploring.

Tom Dunne

What would happen if the engine were to fail out on the water - would it sink?

hoverguy

No the craft floats like a boat and is positively buoyant when swamped. Never want to test this.

Tom44

I tried out the hovercrafts in Athboy, Co. Meath
Good crac 👍
For anybody who wants to try it out before commitment.

http://www.familyfun.ie/athboy-karting-centre-meath/

shaymo88

Btw Hoverguy, whats the name of the company you got the hovercraft from?
thanks