Hoverstar Hovercraft


A 1987 Hoverstar hovercraft, likely the popular LC model, featured a 12.5-foot hull, a 60 HP Rotax engine, and could reach speeds up to 40 mph on water, carrying around 600 lbs; it used a 36-inch fan, 4-rudder steering, and had skirt anchors, offering amphibious capability with options like salt water mufflers. The engine was a two-cycle, two-cylinder, air-cooled unit with dual carbs and an automatic oil injection system.
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Key Specifications:
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Engine: Rotax 503 (60 HP, 2-cycle, 2-cylinder, air-cooled).
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Performance: Up to 40 mph (64 kph) on calm water, 70 mph (112 kph) on smooth ice.
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Hull Dimensions: 12'6" long x 6'6" wide (3.81m x 1.98m).
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Payload: ~600 lbs (272 kg).
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Fan: 36-inch, 12-bladed, belt-driven.
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Steering: 4-rudder system with air-straighteners for 180/360-degree turns.
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Skirt: 68-section Hypalon® coated with stainless steel anchors.
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Fuel: Two 6-gallon (22.7L) tanks with switch-over valve.
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Starting: Electric and recoil.
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Yamaha 2 stroke engine , new belt, fan in good condition, skirt in great condition, good battery, custom trailer for easy on/ off. Only issue is carbs are a little gummed up, and need service, it ran last summer.
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Asking: $5,995
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