Cow Island hovercraft feature

Skip · 04-23-2008, 05:03 AM

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, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip

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

Orion · 04-23-2008, 05:27 PM

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, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

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, 10:35 PM

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, 10:58 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, 12:18 PM

Cowisl, do you use yours at the island?

cowisl · 04-24-2008, 01:44 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, 03:00 PM

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!

04-23-2008, 05:03 AM	#1
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	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!

04-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#3
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	another hovercraft on Cow 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. Attached Images

04-23-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	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.

04-24-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	HC use Cowisl, do you use yours at the island?

04-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#9
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	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!

04-24-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 167 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	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

04-24-2008, 01:44 PM	#8
cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 167 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	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!