How many people can an Airboat carry?
An 8 ft. x 20 ft. tour boats are typically designed to carry 12 people. IT has two 8 ft. bench seats which can hold about 6 people (or 4 with 2ft beams). In addition there are two jump seats on either side of the pilot. The maximum load is a function of displacement (size and transom height). The number of passengers depends on size and seating arrangement. Some airboats can carry loads of 6,000 lbs. or more.
