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Hovercraft Club of Canada -

Volume 16, Number 2 www.hovercraftcanada.ca Apr/Jun 2009

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This refurbishedNew Zealand built HOVER SHUTTLE is now available FOR SALE in Australia.Owner cannot find any other craft around like it.Some of the features includedin this package include-

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For more informationabout this sale, contact [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Hover Shuttle for sale2. Cross Canada HoverTour on HOLD3. Westcoast Hovercraft

4. Diesel powered hovercraft5. Variable / Reverse pitch props/fan6. Forward / reverse air ducts7. Hovercraft inventory for sale

8. Cross Canada Tour / Sickle blades9. Hovercraft for sale10. Hovercraft Ontario11. Club information12. Classified ads / Club info13. Club information

CLUBPresident and newsletter editor position is open - see page 11

Hovercraft Club of Canada Newsletter Apr/Jun 2009

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CROSS CANADA HOVERCRAFT EXPEDITION IS ON HOLD FOR A YEAR

Due to some unfortunate timing of spare part that were not shipped, the ambitious project ofColin Steadman's is on hold. Colin plans a cross Canada trip in a hovercraft to raise moneyfor Prostrate Cancer. The following note was passed on to the Club from Colin.

"Well loading up the tanks for a cross country adventure have turned into loading up thetanks for an adventure here in Alberta. Pacific (Supreme) Hovercraft have dropped the balland not shipped the necessary spare parts and my only window of opportunity this year isJune.

As a result, I have been forced to put my cross country trip off, probably until this time nextyear. The up side is that I will be spending the month of June touring the Province and com-piling a photos and thoughts for a book which I hope to have on the shelves for Christmas(with proceeds going to the fight against Prostate Cancer).

I have a couple of local hovering types who will be joining me for a few days and I will be in-cluding them in the book as well. Maybe you can help me to make this a bit of promotion forhovering in Alberta & Canada). Greatly appreciated if you could forward me the contact infofor Club members in Alberta and I can see if they'd like to join me for a day or 2 as I passthrough their areas.

It would be great to see lots of different faces in the book with a variety of hovercraft. Let meknow what you can do.

Any coverage you can give me in the Club newsletter would also go a long way to help. Andactually, maybe this is good time to put the word out that I'm recruiting for people to help innext years cross country adventure and anyone interested in being a part of the adventurecan contact me at [email protected]".

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS PROJECT - SEE PAGE 8

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WEST COAST HOVERCRAFT

West Coast Hovercraft of Oreana,Idaho USA produce their own modifiedversion of SEVTEC style hovercraft andhave expanded into their own largercrafts includingcargo carrying designs.They also contract hiring or leasing ofcraft with or without an operator.Someof the featuresthat have markedthe WESTCOASTHOVERCRAFTare.Very low noise.Minimum spray

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. Low skirt maintenance.Lower horsepower.Large cabin area.No body English.Low ground pressure.High clearance.Fuel injection

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DIESEL POWERED HOVERCRAFT

AMPHIBIOUSMARINE INC ftom Olympia WA has added on optional diesel engine for their 22' longEXPLORERm9del. The Volkswagen TDI model is 2.0 liter, turbo-charged, inter-cooledand puts out 85HP. Thisoption is $4500. will produce high torque, low RPM power and give amazing fuel economy.Amphibious Marine manufacture some of the SEVTEC line of hovercraft designs and incorporate their own highend manufacturingstandardsand components includingsalt water resistant craft.For more information,visit their website http://www.amphibiousmarine.comlindex.php

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EXPLORERMODEL 11' X 22', 1600 Ib payload

The smaller VANGUARD 14model is poweredby a 28HP fuel injected engine.

Fuel injection is an important feature for hover-craft in that it does not allow water to be ingested intoa carburetor. This is particularly helpful in salt-wateruse as salt water will ruin an engine in very short or-der. BRIGGS & STRATTON is one manufacturer

that produce veryfuel efficient en-gines using fuelinjection for 25 HPmodel up to largerliquid cooled mod-els. These featuresalong with im-proved intake andexhaust manifoldshave reduced thenewer engine noiselevels.

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VARIABLE AND REVERSE PITCH PROPELLER HUB

YES, yes, yes!!!! A most needed componentfor hovercraft / airboat use is now available. US

HOVERCRAFT in Anchorage, Alaska has nowdeveloped a hub that will adapt to multi-wing fanblades for small diameters and for lift applications.See below.

They also have a hub that will take other largermanufactured blades used for thrust. See photo toleft.

Imagine the possibilities using variable lift andthrust fans/propellers. Engine can stay at sameRPM and adjust pitch for neutral, forward or re-verse. WOW! For info contact

http://www.ushovercraft.comlnews/

"The variable pitch multiwing hub comes complete with blades and the base model is 5blades at $2400 USD. Each additional blade is $350 USD up to 16 blades. Diameter is cut tolength requested", says Chuck of US Hovercraft.

High qualify & light weight products-hurt to buy one time.Added weight to a deslgn-hurts evel'yflme you fly

As president and newsletter editor over the past few years, it has been a privilege,and real educationfrom the many contacts we have made. My own homebuilt crafthas been on hold for over 2 years, so I would like some time back to invest in it. As aclub we are really spread out across the country and so it is hard to have events. Asother priorities in life step in, I would like to step out from these two positions. Any vol-unteers or suggestionswould be grateful.

Please contact Mario DeCastris [email protected] 613-476-4991


FORWARD I REVERSE AIR DUCTS

http://terryfallis.com/ category /hovercraft/

Terry says, quoting ftom his website, "Anyway, I like to think that Baddeck 1 is a ratherinnovativehovercraft design. It came to me and I sketched it out while in fIrst year engineer-ing, when I no doubt should have been taking notes in an Applied Math lecture. Not to gettoo technical about it, but moving to a single engine design and venting the thrust through theside thrust ports (see below), yields real dividends in weight, height, safety, noise, and control(in my humble opinion). Perhaps one day I'll take a stab at building it, although I do pushback the ftontiers of ineptitudewhenever tools of any kind are involved".

This is another method of applying air thrust for turning, forward or reverse using one fanonly. This has been use very successfully on model hovercraft.

REMEMBER- Keep it simple stupid is a good rule to use in buildinga hovercraft. In-evitablyevery builderworkingfrom a set of plans, wants to make some modification.Whether they do not like the plans, or just want to have their own unique craft, the result of-ten leads to more weight. Plans have been proven, so be sure that the modifications will notaffect safety and performance. Fasteners need to be wisely chosen for strength, vibration,corrosion etc in a hovercraft environment.


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HOVERCRAFT INVENTORY FOR SALE- II

The items on this page are all for sale by Louis Chia, contact at [email protected]

The MIRAGE 'water scooter' boat and molds are a new concept in marine craft and come complete with allmoulds for production. Commonoutboard engines are added to hull transom.

A variety of other hovercraft, moulds, engines and accessories are also available. Seen below on the left is aSCAT hovercraft, next is a STARSHIP, next is a variety of engines and moulds are seen to the right.

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Inventories:a) Water Scooter;1 unit ready to sell.I unit requires hardware can be used for demonstration.b) Hovercrafts;1 unit Scat with 337 Rotax requires new skirts and some mechanical attention.I unit Starship TX-SOOneeds new skirts and engine.c) Molds;1 set Water Scooter mold.

I set Starship mold.I set Air Boat mold.

d) Engines;I never used new 20-hp Kholer engine.I Subaru EA-81 needs overhaul.

e) Assortments of spares including props and fan blades.

For complete detailsof all inventory and for

more informationplease contactDr. Louis Chia

[email protected]


CROSS CANADA TOUR - ""UL TI-WING SICKLE BLADES - SEVTEC- - - -- - -- - - - --- -- - - -Hello Ross,

Pleasu,re speaking with you a couple of weeks ago. I'm getting close to launch date and am still a fewdollars short in 2 areas; food & fuel.

I was wondering if the Club could send out an email to all the members asking for a donation. If theycould send a donation in the form of a food or fuel card (national supplier) that would be great and would goalong way to making "Hovering Across Canada" a big success.

They can send it to:

Hovering Across Canada Foundation302 Cambridge PlaceStrathmore,Alberta, T1P 1S1

1-403-836-0628

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Multi-Wing's 1H sickle-bladefansare designedfor high-pressureapplica-tions with a low-noise mandate.. Fixed pitch setting. Six pitch angles ranging from 25-50 de-grees.Available in clockwise and counter-clockwise rotations.Five hub sizes with symmetrical con-figuration

Still a great little design package. From 8 1/2HP and upSevtec plans continueto be simple to build, high performanceto weight and horsepower. For info see

http://www.sevteckits.com/sevteckits/

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http://www.multi-wing.com/


HOVERCRAFT FOR SALEI

NEOTERIC HOVERTREKFOR SALE

Don Kerr trom Minden, On-tario is sellinghis like new Neo-teric craft. Don, who has builtother craft, assembledthis com-pany craft from a kit package. Seenewsletter Vo1.l5-3covering hismachine. It is in excellent shapewith low, low hours. Included isan enclosedcabin for winter use.

The 14ft. long crafts mainfeature is the reversinglbrakebuck-ets for much added control.

Reason for selling-wants tobuilt a largerhovercraft.Don can be contacted by email

[email protected]

Hovertechnic, Hoverstar 2+2.50 hp, 2 cycle Yamaha engine

Weight:625 Ibs. LiftCapacity:600Ibs

12'6" long, 6'6" wide. $ 7,000

Dual axle trailer with 15" tires fortransporting hovercraft. $ 1,400

Contact: Mike Morton [email protected]

II YES-THE AMAZING AIRBOARD FOR SALEI~

There are 2 'Airboards' for sale in Barrie, OntarioThey were bought newfor a show but never used.

II For more more info visited the AIRBOARDwebsite.

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Contact: Ian Garden 416-570-0580

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HOVERCRAFT ONTARIO Hove"echnlcs dealerI

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Hover Jet, Hoverstar,Hoverguard

Parts, Sales And ServiceExclusive Hovertechnics

Ontario Dealer1-877 -877 -9265

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Hoverstar - 6' 6" wide x 12' 6" long- weight 700 Ibs.- 60 HP engine with belt reduction

- lift system equalizer air distribution

Hove~et - 6' 6" wide x 10' 6" long- weight 400 Ibs.

- 40 - 60 HP engine with belt reduction- lift system equalizer air distribution duct

Hoverguard - 6' 6" wide x 14' 6" long- payload 750 Ibs.- 100 HP engine with belt reduction- ''front first" lift air system with vari-

able lift and thrust control


CLUB INFORMATION

Club T-Shirts

The coloredlogo T-shirtprices includethe cost ofshipping.- Sizes available: Large or

Extra LargeCanada: $ 20.00 - U.S.A. or Overseas:$ 20.00 U.S. dollars

Mail your order with a cheque to:Hovercraft Club of Canada

The Hovercraft Club ofCanada has some T-shirtsfor sale with the new

cartoon type club logo onthe front.

What a great gift idea!

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www.hovercraftcanada.caNOTE:The president and newsletter editor is step-

ping down from this position and so comments or sug-gestions should be passed on to the Vice President

Mario DeCastris [email protected]

FOR SALE

,. 2007 Hoverguard Hovercraft.

14ft, 750lb payload, 100 hp,"""j heater, PAisiren,spot light,

running lights, Kevlar bot-tom, variable thrust, frontcab, CIWfly-on-fly off trailer

. with electric winch. Less then20hrs on machine. Set up forrescue operations. $30,000 orreasonable offers will be con-sidered. Contact Kent at

403-505-0241 [email protected]


CLASSIFIED ADS I CLUB INFORMATIONI

SEVTECEXPLORERFORSALE

-..1500Ib payload, 30-35 mph cruise, 12-15I/hr,100 liter fuel tank, all electric cables, swing control con-sole for weight shift, Subaru powered thrust for large 3bladed Ivoprop -ground adjustableand 2 forward drivenmulti-wing lift fans.This is a well built, well equippedhovercraft for ruggedyear round use. For more information contact

[email protected]

ENGINES AND PARTS FOR SALE

A) B&S VanguardV-twin16-hpvery little use like new. Purchased from PowerSource last October

B) Rotax 503 with original gear box, single carb, dual ignition and electric start,very clean.

C) Set of new Hascon complete with hub x 9 blades uncut suit 36"'40" ID duct.D)Set of new MultiWingcomplete with hub x 9 blades uncut suit 36"'40" IDduct

Call for more information at 905-474-1114 or email [email protected]

Placing Classified Ads FREE

Place your advertisements here!Ads can be placed FREE OF CHARGE by members.

-Advertise hovercraft or hovercraft parts you wish to sell. -Place a want ad to find the items you want to purchase.-Ads will be placed in the current issue only, but can be carried over to the subsequent issue upon written request.-Advertisements for non-members cost $25 per insertion and are allowed a maximum of Y4page.-Club members having $50.00 Corporate Memberships are provided a large advertisement in each newsletter.

Contact the club Editor to place an advertisement in the next newsletter.

www.hovercraftcanada.ca

Now Available -CD Disk -Containing All Old Newsletters

A CD disk containing a complete collection of the past newsletters (1994-2001), is now available to members.The HovercraftClub of Canada's old news letters are very informative and interesting and to have them all

in one place on a CD is so convenient. They're a great resource for newer members!Mail your order and a cheque for $10.00 to:

Hovercraft Club of Canada, PO Box 39, Britt, Ontario, POG lAO

-Our special thanks to two volunteers -Mario DeCastris for creating this CD and to Trudy Gauthier for distributing the CDs


CLUB INFORMATIONI

Club DecalsDecals are available for $1.00each. Stick them on yourhovercraft, trailer, car, etc. Buysome when you renew yourmembership! Please send selfaddressed, stamped envelopewith order

Club CrestsThe club has very high quality3", full colour crests for sale.Sew them on any clothing. They look great! The price is $10.00each, which includes the cost of shipping and handling.

Help support your club!Send your cheque or money order payable to:

Hovercraft Club of CanadaPO Box 39, Britt, Ontario, POG lAO

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For more information about the activities of the WorldHovercraft Federation, here is their website

http://www.hovercraft.org.uklwhflwhtbome2.htm

There is downloadable information here on suchtopics as "Racing Hovercraft ConstructionRequirements" and Competition Regulations"

Articles in this newsletter do not

necessarily reflect the opinions oftheHovercraft Club of Canada, its Board ofDirectors or the Editor. The editor reserves

the right to edit all material. Accuracy isthe author's responsibility. The HovercraftClub of Canada and the editor accept noresponsibility for, nor does it endorse, anyproduct, design or concept offered ormentioned in the newsletter.

Duplication ofthis newsletter or any ofits articles is strictly forbidden unlesswritten approval is provided by theHovercraft Club of Canada Board ofDirectors.

Hovercraft Club of Canada

www.hovercraftcanada.ca

Board of Directors -Hovercraft Club of Canada

Vice President:

President / Newsletter Editor open position

613-476-4991Mario DeCastris [email protected]

Treasurer / Membership Coordinator:Trudy Gauthier 705-383-2977PO Box 39, Britt, Ontario, POGIAONancy MortonSecretary

Web Master:Technical Director

[email protected]

Mario DeCastrisLew Adkins

[email protected]@canhover.com

613-476-49911-800-809-7380

Directors volunteer their services to the club, they receive no money for their time/effort

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NotefromtheEditor:Thisisnewsletteris forallmembersto promotetheeducationandgrowthof hovercraftespeciallythroughoutCanada.What information would you like to have or would you like to see increased thruthis newsletter?What technical articles would be a help for you?What building materials would you like to know more about?Do you have enough information to choose a set of plans for your purpose?Can you fine all the parts you require to build a craft if you plan to?

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