Sealion Hovercraft


Engineered with exceptional craftsmanship, this high-performance hovercraft combines robust capability with refined design, comfortably accommodating up to six passengers across diverse terrain. The vessel integrates a modern Subaru powertrain, automotive-grade dashboard, and windshield, delivering proven mechanical reliability alongside a clean, modern aesthetic.
The interior layout features a comfortable rear cabin bench seat with versatile additional seating, offering a standard of styling, power, and durability unmatched in its class.
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Logistics & Details
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Delivery: Nationwide delivery available across the continental U.S. at $1.00 per round-trip mile from the base in Vancouver BC.
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Specification Details
Hover Footprint 9.5 ft × 19 ft
Hull Dimensions 7.5 ft × 19 ft (equipped with pop-out side skirts)
Cabin Area 6 ft × 9 ft
Empty Weight 1,600 lbs
Gross Weight / Payload 2,800 lbs maximum gross weight
Engine 1996 Subaru EJ22 2.2L Boxer (165 HP, ECM electronic fuel injection)
Engine Condition & Components Fresh short block with max-rated compression test; new alternator, water pump, radiator, sensors, oil pump, fuel pump, timing belt & gears, and custom wiring harness
Exhaust System Stainless steel headers and tuned exhaust
Fuel Capacity 30 Gallons
Thrust Propeller 72-inch 6-blade ground-adjustable carbon fiber PowerFin (delivering 200+ lbs static thrust)
Lift Fan 32-inch diameter, 9-blade multi-wing fan
Drive System Goodyear Eagle "herringbone" cog-belt drive system (zero-slip, spring-loaded idler tensioning)
Drive Shafts & Mounts Stainless steel propeller and fan drive shafts; custom stainless steel engine frame
Hardware & Fasteners Marine-grade stainless steel and aluminum throughout
Cushion Hull Clearance1 5 inches (protected with stainless steel ground-contact skid runners)
Hull Construction 4.5 lb closed-cell urethane foam composite core, marine fiberglass, and structural fir
Flotation & Safety 3,000 lbs positive internal hull flotation (remains buoyant even if swamped or powered down)
Skirt System Low-spray, compartmentalized bag skirt with integrated air dump ports
Skirt Material Heavy-duty 18 oz marine vinyl
Controls Aerodynamic air rudders and manual skirt dump ports
Propeller Guard Aluminum half-screen perimeter safety guard
Hull & Skirt Finish White Marine Gelcoat hull; Royal Blue vinyl skirt
Cabin Enclosure Tubular aluminum frame canopy fitted with marine-grade sea tarp
Seating Configuration Integrated rear cabin bench seat with two additional movable modular seats
Marine Lighting Full USCG-compliant navigation setup (360° all-round white light, red/green port & starboard lights, amber warning beacon)
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PERFORMANCE
Thrust propeller 200 pounds static thrust
Lift fan 408 CFS @ 12 PSF
Fuel use 2.5 GPH @ full power
Range 310 miles (approx), full payload
Payload (planed on water no wind) 1200 pounds (5 Passengers & Operator)
Payload (on land no wind) 1600 pounds
Velocity (water planeout, 1000 Lb payload) 35 MPH
Velocity (Land travel, 1200 Lb payload) 40 MPH
Braking from top velocity 120 feet
Noise 75 dB @ 50 feet full power
Spray, no spray in cabin area or fore of midship
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​Asking: $22,000 USD
*Sealion Hovercraft in the video below is the actual unit for sale
