Hydra-Terra Ducks
UNSINKABLE!!!
The proof is in the pictures.... All plugs are removed from this vessel!!!
Picture above shows there is 6" of free board to the floor and that is 3' 6" to the top of the sides all plugs removed.
In the rear of the vessel this picture was taken at the rear transom access. Note the seaweeds floating on the water. Water was 8" below the floor and that makes 3' 8" of free board to the top rail.
Barrels of water and steel plates were added on board to the vessel to provide added weights to simulate equipment, seating, engine, superstructure, etc. This proves beyond any doubt how safe and stable the Hydra-Terra vessel is.
Hydra-Terra Specifications & Features
Size
- Standard Length: 40'
- Width: 102"
- Height: 11'7"
- Interior Height: 7'4"
- 49 passenger designed capacity
Weight
- Front GAWR: 12,000 lb (5448 kg)
- Rear GAWR: 19,000 lb (8626 kg)
- GVWR 29,000 lb (14074 kg)
Construction
- Wheel Base: 273 in. (6400 mm)
- Neway Air Suspension (Front + Rear)
- Heavy Duty Stabilizer Bar (1.5")
- Radial Tires XZA2 275/80R 22.5
- Floor is lightweight aluminum sheet over structural members. Full carpeted interior for passenger comfort and for noise abatement.
- The lower section below floor in the side sections will be foam filled. The foam fill material meets Mil Spec. and is approved by the Coast Guard
- Hull: 3/16" Marine Grade 5052 Plate with 6061 Grade Structural Members0.
- Wheel Cut: 50 deg.
- Bilstein Tuned Shock Absorbers
- Pneumatic (air) Operated Staircase
- Propellers: Two 19" Bronze with Stainless Rudders
- Fully covered top
- Seating: Bench style 2 person per side 4 per row with 12 rows of seats.
- Certification by United States Coast Guard
- All hull construction to A.B.S. standards
Instrumentation & Gauges
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Tachometer
- Engine Oil Pressure
- Water Temperature
- Transmission Temperature
- Marine Transmission Temperature
- Rudder Angle Indicators
- Bilge Pump Indicators
- Compass
- Public address system built in. Multiple speakers
- Automatic Fire Suppression
Cockpit Features
- Center steering location for U.S. and Euro applications
- All controls are within the captains station
Engine
- Caterpillar or Cummins Turbocharged Engines
- Fuel tank 50-gallon
Transmission
- Allison Automatic Transmission
- An optional retarder delivers auxiliary braking on steep grades and helps improve vehicle control and reduce brake wear
Electrical System
- 130 Amp Alternator
Disclaimer
The manufacturer of our Hydra-Terra Ducks, CAMCI, LLC, 31 Hawkes Rd, Blufton, SC 29910, proudly advertises the safety features of these crafts. We are attaching its website presentation showing the craft's ability to resist sinking when all water plugs are removed. We have not tried to simulate the situation pictured and therfore cannot assess its accuracy, although we have safety tested our crafts and continue to do so. Our customers are urged always to exercise caution and good judgment if one of our crafts should take on water.
(Not to be confused with Boston Duck Tours)
