Geoduck Kits

The Geoduck program is a program designed to use the smallest commonly available  automobile engine, the 1000cc G-10 Suzuki (Geo Metro) engine, 3 cylinder and  45hp at 4200rpm. An inline 4 cylinder engine can also be used, and if the builder  desires, a second lift engine, 18hp Briggs, can be used for a two engine craft.  The hull is 16 X 8 feet, and can be extended to 18 feet for easier planeout  and more interior room.

The top speed is 37mph and fuel use is 2 gallons per hour. This sev can haul  over 700lb payloads over big and small waters and has exceptional athletic abilities  over rough terrain. The two engine version is much faster, over 50mph, as all  45hp goes to thrust, and the 18hp lift is sufficient for reasonable terrain.

A 18 foot long hulled version may be built for such uses as search and rescue,  hunting, birding, or ice fishing where added payload is needed. Payloads can  be up to 800lb for over water use, over 950lb for ice use.

Deck structure is foam fiberglass, as is the hull structure, and it is quite  reasonable to put a glass windshield and overhead on a craft of this power.

Total cost of construction, including engine and critical parts kits for Geoduck  is $3400 to $4800, and some 140 to 450 man hours.

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