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NEW SEAHORSE MAJOR MK III

The original DUKW was the most successful amphibious workboat and boasts a proud military history, as well as, latterly, in the leisure industry following conversion to passenger-carrying machines. Today it has severe limitations in all aspects of its design and manufacture. Our New Seahorse Major comes with many design features which make it both safer and easier to use from day one. Lager capacity carrying up to 40 passengers + 2 crew Electric or Diesel Hydraulic MCA Certification UK road compliant Low maintenance Warrantied Faster and quieter on land and water Easier to operate so less orneriness on skipper and crew Multiple buoyancy compartments Read More.

This is why the SeaHorse is setting the modern benchmark standards. We do not wish to be compared to old, original machines which are not built to modern standards. Original machines cannot compete with the modern safety standards required by national regulators. We have collaborated with UK and European regulators to ensure that the modern machines incorporate the very latest safety technologies including compartmentalised buoyancy, automatic fire fighting and latest life saving equipment.

The latest machines have been developed in collaboration with the regulators. They monitor the standards both during manufacture and with regular inspections during operational time.

THE DESIGN

As we both operate and build, we understand from first hand what is needed to make a good design. We have learnt from our previous models what works and from this we have produced the Seahorse Major MKIII. We have worked closely with regulators from both the road and water, naval architects and manufacturers to produce this revolutionary (APV) Amphibious Passenger Vessel. Design Features include: SAFETY Air assisted hydraulic ABS braking Heat monitoring of compartments Manual and Auto Fire Systems Visual aids for the driver inc CCTV Open reversible life rafts Roll over bars Seat belts Compartmentalised buoyancy Non Slip Flooring Read More.

CONVENIENCE

Electric folding steps for ease of entry and exit

Quality seating for passengers and crew

PA and audio systems

Power Steering

POWER TRAIN & SUSPENSION

We have learnt one size doesn't fit all so we offer two systems.

Electric Hybrid

Electric drive is a super green means of propulsion offering full electric drive on the road and hybrid drive on the water enabling recharging of the APVs power cells when under less load. Its almost silent in operation with huge amounts of torque for the steepest slipway.

Diesel Hydraulic

This technology comes from earth movers to crop sprayers and is super reliable. Any maintannce and repairs can be carried out on site with limited tools, making it ideal for areas of operation in remote locations.

This power is fed through modified conventional axles with options of diff locks and 6 wheel drive (4X4 is std)

Air and leaf springs finish off the drive train giving a superior ride over all terrain for passengers and crew alike.

THE TECHNOLOGY

SeaHorse Amphibious Passenger Vessels (APVs) being built, have closed compartmentalised hull and deck and are constructed from glass reinforced plastic (GRP) instead of previously used steel with its associated high maintenance. This is an obligatory modification in order to meet new safety standards on hull thickness and corrosion, whilst limiting any increase in weight. GRP substantially reduces maintenance needs and costs compared with steel which requires regular rust prevention measures and repainting. Read More.

SeaHorse both road and water-drive systems are powered by higher horsepower-rated, energy-efficient engines which meet latest environmental emissions standards, including fully electric drive systems. The up-rated power units provide greater speed, enhanced manoeuvrability and greater safety on the water. We can offer multiple out-drive and jet drive systems and emergency power units.

The traditional calliper and wheel drum mechanisms have been replaced by hydraulic and electric drive systems incorporating disc brakes. This eliminates the water and corrosion damage to mechanical parts; a major reliability, safety and maintenance issue on all past models, our new APVs also have minimal hull penetrations substantially reducing any chance of breach of the hull.

On the water, a jet drive or modern propeller propulsion units provide both power and steering, replacing the old propeller drive system. This quantum leap in the design enhances speed, manoeuvrability, safety and reliability.

Optimum efficiency in the management of these drive trains is achieved with bespoke electrical and electronic systems.

In “SeaHorse”, all key aspects have been re-evaluated and modern solutions have been found which have to comply with the most stringent certification requirements whilst retaining the core iconic theme and shape of the original DUKW.

INDUSTRY APPROVED

The SeaHorse has been designed and built in collaboration with the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency [MCA ] and the Vehicle Operators Standards Agency [VOSA ] – both being compliance agencies of the Department for Transport. Power is transferred by electric or diesel hydraulic systems for both road and water drive trains. For road power, options of four or six wheel drive are available. These are inherently more efficient in power transfer terms and eliminate large hull penetrations of conventional drive systems making them safer. Read More.

For power afloat, electric or hydraulics replace conventional prop-shafts, again eliminating large through-hull apertures that are a critical area of both weakness and safety.

We are interested in helping you, so please complete the initial enquiry form, and let us begin the task of meeting your needs, specifically for you.

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