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Skip 04-23-2008 06:03 AM

Cow Island hovercraft feature
 
Nice article in today's Citizen about a Cow Island resident and his trusty hovercraft. A couple of nice pictures accompany the story.

Enjoy the story! :)

codeman671 04-23-2008 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip (Post 68312)
Nice article in today's Citizen about a Cow Island resident and his trusty hovercraft. A couple of nice pictures accompany the story.

Enjoy the story! :)

Great story. George handles our propane service on the island. I have spoken with him many times but never met him in person. I looked at a similar craft when I was shopping for my airboat. I'd stil like to try one some time. The ride is a bit smoother, but the weight capacity is greatly diminished.

Being stuck on the island for a month with a freezer full of food? I can think of worse fates :D

Orion 04-23-2008 06:27 PM

another hovercraft on Cow
 
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That's not the only hovercraft on Cow. Though this one is not used as much. It does lift a half ton of passengers/cargo though and is actually for sale.

codeman671 04-23-2008 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion (Post 68428)
That's not the only hovercraft on Cow. Though this one is not used as much. It does lift a half ton of passengers/cargo though and is actually for sale.

Hmmm, I like it. Any details?

Orion 04-23-2008 11:35 PM

HC details
 
Universal Hovercraft UH-17 design; built in 2003; all-aluminum, tig welded frame; solid design; very few hours. Trailer included for $12,500. Excellent condition, including skirt. Serious inquiries can PM me.

cowisl 04-24-2008 11:58 AM

George handles our stuff as well. We actually got into the hovercraft craze together and have learned a lot from it. We started with a Scat and have had a couple since then. The best one we have is an aerocruiser that has side by side seating with a joy stick in the center

Orion 04-24-2008 01:18 PM

HC use
 
Cowisl, do you use yours at the island?

cowisl 04-24-2008 02:44 PM

we use it occasionally. I personally think its more fun to use during the winter. There is nothing like pulling up to the wolfeboro docks by Hovercraft!

Orion 04-24-2008 04:00 PM

agree
 
I agree, we only use it during the transition times when ice is not safe and water not passable. It sure takes the worry out of ice thickness!:)


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