An “airboat”, also known as a “fanboat”, is a flat-bottomed vessel propelled in a forward direction by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by either an aircraft or automotive engine. Airboats are a very popular means of transportation in the Florida Everglades, parts of the Indian River Lagoon, the Kissimmee and St. Johns Rivers, as well as Louisiana Bayous, where they are used for fishing, bowfishing, hunting and eco-tourism, and in other marshy and/or shallow areas where a standard inboard or outboard engine with a submerged propeller would be impractical. – cf. Wikipedia
Panther Airboat
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I hope you don’t think that I’m going to copy the whole Wikipedia article, now, don’t you? Not at all. I found instead an airboat directory, and even if they are not proper yachts, they are boats and they are part of my Encyclopedia definitions category. I’m not going to put all the links though, it’s not because of networking, but how would I know what’s going to happen in the future? You have a link already.
So, here they are:
Diamondback Airboats
“DiamondBack Airboats is a renowned leader in Airboat Manufacturing located in Cocoa, Florida.”
GTO Performance Airboats
“GTO Airboats, largest airboat manufacturer world-wide. Complete selection of airboats, airboat products, parts and accessories.”
Alumitech Airboats
“The finest aluminum airboats produced. Full line of airboat parts such as tanks, rudders, headers, and instrument panels.”
Classic Airboats
http://www.classicairboats.com/
“Classic Airboats is the leader in airboat manufacturing, GM marinized engines, and reduction unit technology. Classic Airboats has everything from the smallest bolt to complete airboats.”
Wardaddy Airboats
http://wardaddyairboats.com/
“Custom Air Boats and Parts ! Specializing in: Hulls, Grass Rakes,Engine Stands,Cages,Engines and All Repairs.”
Skeeter Hawk Airboats
http://www.skeeterhawk.com/
“Lightweight · Quiet · Affordable Put one in your garage at home”
HOLLINGSHEAD & SON -AIRBOATS
http://www.hsairboats.com/
“WE BUILD QUALITY BOATS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. 321-446-6030”
Airboat Pro’s
http://www.airboatpros.com/
“Airboats We carry a large selection of airboat parts and equipment at reasonable prices for boat owners and boat builders. Many parts are in stock and ready for shipping. We have the knowledge and expertise to assist with all your airboat needs.”
Scorpion Airboats
http://www.scorpionairboats.com/
“Custom built to satisfy the future owners taste. Give our staff a few minutes of your time and they can customize your airboat just for you.
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Floral City Airboat Company
http://www.airboatfl.com/
“Floral City Airboat Company makes custom designed airboats. Fiberglass or aluminum hulls, any seating configuration. Full or pancake cage, different types of props available. Full line of parts, any type of engine.”
Panther Airboats
http://www.airboats.com/
“For nearly four decades the Panther Airboat Corporation has built commercial applications for private industry, county, state and federal governmental agencies.”
Dakota Airboats
http://dakotaairboats.com/
“Custom built trailers, Welding & Fabrication, Aluminum hulls, Sales , Service & parts, Rigging.”
Big O Boats
http://www.bigoboats.com/
“Big O Boats – Custom built airboats and combination bass/flats boats for the discriminating angler.”
Outback Adventures Custom Airboats
http://www.outbackadventuresairboats.com/
“At Outback Adventures we strive to be “Unique” in design and in attention to detail. Each boat and buggy is designed to the owners personality and purpose of what it is going to be used for. Each Boat and Buggy is hand crafted and assembled by Lonny Tucker to guarantee customer satisfaction.”
Ricochet Airboats
(poor guys, no site either, like a rural butcher shop)
Hulls, Metal Works, Metal Fab. & Repairs of all Types, Fiberglass Repairs, Slick Bottoms, Boat & RV Storage
Lake Wales, Florida 863-692-0700
Hamant Airboats
http://www.hamantboats.com
“Our airboats are designed to be durable, ride smooth, run fast, run dry, and look great at the same time. Our attention to detail is unmatched. Our airboats start with an aluminum hull with motor type, rigging, and seat package of your preference.”
Airboats by J T Fab
(they don’t have a proper site, unfortunately, they give their Facebook link)
“Here at JT Fab we build the highest quality fiberglass and/or carbon fiber kevlar hulls. We offer a wide range of seats and consoles and supply Frog Spit Slickbottom for all your “sliding” needs. We also run a custom fabrication shop for any rigging or other metal needs. We specialize in stainless, chrome alloy, and emt rigging.”
I think all this info will be handy for everyone who likes adventurous fishing in the bayous. I have let their copy “untouched”.
That was all. Tell me, please, would you trust a guy who types with caps-locks? Isn’t this as he screams at you?
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That’s cool that you could have a boat with is propelled above water instead of bellow it. I would think that would make it a lot easier to use if you are in shallow water. It sounds like an airboat would be a good way of traveling on rivers and things like that, so I’ll have to consider getting a ride on one of those since there is only shallow water in my area.