Are hovercraft environmentally friendly?
Hovercraft ride on a cushion of air and depending on the model, the hover height ranges between 8” and 18”. The air cushion enables our hovercraft to operate over environmentally sensitive areas such as muskeg or mudflats without disturbing the surface. The ground pressure exerted even by a fully loaded hovercraft is so low that the craft can pass over bird eggs without breaking them. The lack of a wake on water minimises the potential for bank erosion and does not disturb swimmers or canoeists. Unlike many boats, engine exhaust fumes are not directed into the water and poisonous anti-fouling compounds are not required on hovercraft.
