Hov Pod Hovercraft Pricing

About the Hov Pod Hovercraft

The Hov Pod SPX TCC Hovercraft is a new generation of safe, high quality, easy to use, strong, durable hovercraft, very affordable to purchase & offering great value for money. The Hov Pod SPX has one simple set of controls which can be mastered in minutes & this together with high durability, safety & quality levels incorporated as standard mean the Hov Pod is in a class of its own and an ideal craft for anyone; be it for patrol, rescue, survey, commercial or leisure use.

Why Hov Pod is unique.

All hovercraft, especially small hovercraft, are weight dependent vehicles, and most suppliers cut corners to reduce weight at the expense of durability and safety. Many small hovercraft are manufactured from extremely thin glass fibre that shatters on impact, and glass fibre can be difficult to repair. Many hovercraft manufacturers cut corners on safety – for example, by not fitting a rear fan guard, they can make their hovercraft go faster. Our focus is on safety – we fit a rear guard, to protect passengers and spectators. The Hov Pod SPX has been specifically designed for all-terrain & marine use & to overcome operational issues that plague other craft.

Safety

The Hov Pod SPX is designed with safety in mind, compared to other craft it is the class leader made from high quality durable parts & with many features unique to the Hov Pod such as HDPE impact resistant hulls, anti rip skirts, rear guarding, ease of operation, anti plough (most craft dig in at high speed, that then don't have enough power to get going again) & unlike most other craft (which actually will sink if flooded) contain complete integral flooded conditions buoyancy. Some craft even take on water in calm conditions if they are incorrectly balanced.

High Density Polyethylene Hull

The Hov Pod Hovercraft is the only hovercraft currently available manufactured from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). All terrain vehicles need to be very strong & take punishment in day to day use over ice, water debris, stones, rocks, rough terrain and bumps and dips in the surface. The new generation Hov Pod incorporates a 3-layer TCC HDPE composite. The superior weight to strength ratio for TCC HDPE is vastly superior to glass fibre, and is used for kayaks and to create artificial joints, ice rink puck impact plates & F1 crash barriers. This ensures that the Hov Pod is lightweight, extremely buoyant, yet far stronger & more impact resistant than brittle glass fibre (GRP) which cracks & breaks on impact. You can hit HDPE with a mallet or jump up & down on it without cracking it, which means that the Hov Pod can withstand operational use, impacts, knocks & bumps that destroy other craft. HDPE is also significantly easier than nearly all materials to modify and adapt to attach mounts and extra equipment.

World Leading Brand

As seen on TV programs worldwide "How it's Made", “World of Wonder” & "How Do They Do That". Selected by Harrods & described by the press as the "Mercedes Benz" of hovercraft & as supplied amongst others to the Australian EPA, the Hong Kong Harbour Patrol, Red Cross, United Nations, Argentinean Coastguard & many rescue, patrol, commercial, port, oil exploration, & survey operators. Many SuperYacht owners have selected the Hov Pod to entertain their guests.

Hov Pod Skirt System

The Hov Pod skirt material is a unique specially developed polyurethane / nylon weave & fabric combination with anti-rip properties & incredible wear resistance. It means you can operate in greater safety & will not be forever changing or repairing skirts. Individual skirt sections & the unique anti-plough IAPSS skirt design gives far greater flexibility, continued operational ability & high speed safety.

Engines available

Offered in a range of engine types to suit different needs, loading & operational requirements & designed as a belt driven single engine design for greater ease of use & engine reliability. The Hov Pod is available as a 4-stroke 120HP or 2-stroke 65HP variant & taking up to 4 adults with speeds up to 40mph. The integrated engine design is a lot easier to use and more so simple to maintain, quieter & lighter than twin engine designs.

Versatility

The Hov Pod SPX is the perfect all in one craft to take on the role of other vehicles for traditional coastal/inland/border patrol. It is also just about the only vehicle suitable for many areas inaccessible to conventional vehicles & can operate over mud, riverbeds, tidal regions, rapids, shingle beaches, open water, grass, sand, swamps, marshland, weeds, submerged plants, snow, desert, ice, roads, shallow lakes & dried up salt marshes.

Floatation

Not only is HDPE incredibly durable but is also inherently buoyant as it contains the foam buoyancy in the wall. The Hov Pod SPX is extremely buoyant & will float if swamped with water, whereas glass fibre craft can sink. Fibre glass craft rely on buoyancy chambers so should the hull be punctured &/or air compartments take on water, become ruptured or flooded the craft can sink. HDPE allows us to manufacture hulls at a faster rate to improve delivery times & respond to growing demand. It is also very easy to modify.

Ease of Operation

It is Easy to operate with a minimum of training & anyone can learn to drive it in about 1 hour, it really is simple & designed to make life easy. We spent time to design out the need for confusing extra controls so the Hov Pod is simple, instinctive & easy to drive. This also allows you to train anyone to operate to use it as & when it is necessary to do so - no special training required. We sell direct since the Hov Pod is easy to operate, and maintain.

Engineering

The Hov Pod SPX is in a class of its own, designed by CAD & made on CAM machines from highly durable materials & processes. This means that components such as the drive parts are made to high levels of accuracy & quality for increased operational durability, safety & reliability. The Hov Pod unlike many other craft is also designed for salt water operation with enclosed quick lift off engine covers & parts such as high specification electrical components & stainless steel fittings to minimise corrosion & increase operational reliability & safety.

Easy to Tow

The Hov Pod SPX custom designed trailer allows a standard car to tow & deploy the craft. The Hov Pod can be deployed very quickly - takes one man 30 seconds to load or unload the craft from the trailer.

Referral Opportunity

To promote the Hov Pod hovercraft, we pay customers 10% commission for each referral sales made through a special website system. We have always enjoyed lots of word of mouth recommendations, the Hov Pod is great fun and addictive, and spectators naturally ask - "Where did you get this from?”. Referrals are controlled automatically via a special website; all you have to do is hand over a referral card with your unique website address which we create. We do the rest. We now pay all customers a referral fee for every craft sold through their introduction.

Frequently Ask Questions

Can you arrange shipping?

We can arrange shipping to anywhere in the world and can ship up to 5 Hov Pods per container. For a detailed shipping quote, please email Joanne via admin@hovpod.com

How safe is the Hov Pod?

The Hov Pod is the only hovercraft manufactured from HDPE. This material is far stronger than glass fibre, and far more buoyant. The Hov Pod has many safety features not found on other hovercraft, such as anti plough skirts design, rear fan guard. It has also been designed to be really easy to use. Come and take a look and you will soon see why the Hov Pod design & quality is second to none.

Does it float if I stop on water?

The Hov Pod buoyancy is phenomenal - it has been tested to take over a ton in weight before any water ingresses into the hull. The Hov Pod has a flat bottom hull for maximum stability. Unlike all other craft the hull actually floats, ask for a sample to watch it float. If you are new to hovercraft, please read our buyers guide carefully to understand very important terms like Hump, Ploughing, Water Ingression etc - http://hovpod-buyers-guide.blogspot.com/ Not all hovercraft are the same!

What fuel consumption can I expect?

Typically around 3.2 US Gallons per hour depending on engines, and conditions.

What engine should I choose?

If unsure about which engine to choose, please ask for advice, as depends on weight to be carried and type of use.

You should be aware that when hovercraft start from an on-water situation, especially in shallow water, they create a pressure wave commonly known as The Hump. If hovercraft are unable to get airborne, restricted by this pressure wave, you and your passengers may get stuck and stranded, so it is important to ask suppliers - what weight can this hovercraft lift from an on water start? (Rather than - how many seats does it have?) The Hov Pod SPX TCC 65HP with Rotax 582 engine will lift up to 275 Kgs or 606 pounds from an on water start - 50% more weight can be carried from land start. The Hov Pod SPX TCC 120HP Turbo with 4-stroke Weber engine will lift up to 325 Kgs or 718 pounds from an on water start - 50% more weight can be carried from land start.

How easy is it to drive?

Really easy. Most people get the hang of driving the Hov Pod in less than an hour, our the reason for this is our designers have worked hard to design a well balanced craft and eradicated unnecessary controls such as trim levers and elevators to ensure that users find it easy to drive.

What type of skirt does the Hov Pod have and when does it need replacing

Rather than fit a single skirt we fit 65 segments, so any damage is restricted to a small section. We fit polyurethane / nylon weave skirts unique to Hov Pod - we rejected the skirt materials commonly found on other types of hovercraft since these have a short lifespan, neoprene coated nylon suffers from salt & UV degradation, and Hypalon tears and peels too easily. We invite you to try tear a section of skirt - virtually impossible and many customers have yet to replace any sections after 3 years of wear.

Is it easy to tow?

Yes. We have designed a really quick and easy trailer that means you can launch from virtually anywhere. The simple winch mechanism means one person can load or unload in 30 seconds.

What maintenance is required?

The Hov Pod is designed by computer aided design to create digital data to create robotically controlled engineering parts. Digital data ensures extremely tight tolerances and CNC control eradicates human error. This attention to detail underlines our approach to manufacturing, we rejected the parts other hovercraft manufacturers use to minimise vibration and wear to ensure long product life, minimal maintenance and low depreciation costs. The Hov Pod is a value added product, designed to keep running costs to an absolute minimum. Full technical and operator manuals, preflight checklists and warranties are included.

Can I get a sample of the HDPE Hull and Skirt material?

Yes of course, please request a sample pack from Joanne via admin@hovpod.com

Can I get a detailed quote?

Yes, please contact me via sales@hovpod.com for a full detailed quote - please add your shipping address, number of craft, options required and colour of hull.