Frequently Asked Questions

No! It’s in the name!

Our craft “Hover” over the surface therefore barely touching the ground and creating no more damage than you and I walking across the beach.

Anywhere you can take a boat plus hovercraft have the advantage of gliding over shallow waters, allowing you to explore bays, estuaries, waterways, and beaches inaccessible to traditional boats.

Yes! A BHC Hovercraft will still float just like a boat! It is also possible to restart the engine while on water.

Yes! Our hovercraft can operate on almost any surface where the skirt can create a seal, such as concrete, short grass, sand, snow, ice, mud, and marshes!

These are perfect for search and rescue and used widely around the globe! We have local coast guard very interested in these craft.

The skirt on our hovercraft is made up of individual segments. If one gets damaged, you only need to replace that single segment.
Most customers typically get up to 2 years of use from their skirt before it needs a complete replacement.

Our hovercraft is equipped with a Briggs and Stratton engine.
These engines are easy to maintain and can be serviced at any location that handles this type of engine, such as a lawn mower repair shop.

Absolutely! Keep an eye out for one of our upcoming demo days or we can book in a private viewing when it best suits you!

No! A license is not required to operate a hovercraft for recreational purposes in New Zealand. However, you are still obligated to follow all maritime rules and regulations.

Prices depend on the model size and specifications.
Looking for the most affordable option? Ask us about our ex-demo models

Yes it can.

Whether it’s a shallow puddle or a kilometre-deep stretch of water, the hovercraft glides effortlessly over it.

A license is not required to operate a hovercraft for recreational purposes in New Zealand. However, you are still obligated to follow all maritime rules and regulations.

Absolutely! The power-to-weight ratio is what truly matters. Thanks to efficient and clever design, our 35bhp Freestyle and BEAST hovercraft outperform even a 120bhp HDPE hovercraft.

Some folks will always want to go faster! Ask for details of our ‘EFI’ engine.

Anywhere you can take a boat—and more! Hovercraft have the advantage of gliding over shallow waters, allowing you to explore bays, estuaries, waterways, and beaches inaccessible to traditional boats.

For some, the excitement of owning a hovercraft comes not from driving but from building it themselves. If that’s you, we offer complete component kits, including everything down to the last nut and bolt. Do you prefer a more customised approach? You can also purchase just the hull and source or build the remaining parts as you like!

Yes, some hovercraft can be noisy. BHC uses quieter engines and innovative fan designs to significantly reduce noise levels.

The correct term is always “hovercraft”, whether singular or plural. While we’ve seen variations like “hovercrafts” or even “Hoovercraft,” the official spelling stays the same!