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Current Projects 
Current projects at Floatainer Systems include the development of an airboat for a New Zealand customer. The shape resembles more a high-speed planing hull then the more conventional airboat. Power is provided by a 200hp Subaru petrol motor, driving double 800mm propellers. A specialist designer has provided the propellor design through the application of the latest state-of-the-arts software. the latest Cruise speed is 100km/hr and top speed 140km/hr. The craft is specifically designed for the large tidal harbours in the Raglan region. These harbours expose up to 75% of their area during low tide. The exposed areas are predominantly mudflats, which retain a thin veneer of water on their surface with a friction co-efficiency resembling ice. The plane area of the hull is just 0.75 m sq. The hull components were produced using a CAD/CAM process and arrived at the workshop ready for assembly. Floatainer Systems are also building conventional runabout hulls for one of New Zealand?s leading boat manufacturers under contract. We have also undertaken to develop jigging systems to speed up assembly times. These are being developed within our own operation and will be made available to the parent company once proven. |
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