While Kiwis and Australians are very familiar with amphibious boats, such as Sealegs, and boats using Orion and Tectrax systems, the French built Iguana range of amphibious boats is very different.
The Iguana Commuter is the largest model in the Classic line and will be on display at next week’s SCIBS. (May 19-22). The big difference is the wheels have been replaced with a track system that folds up out of sight when the boat is on the water.
The Iguana Commuter is truly unique. The cabin is complete with an electric door, integrated head and a small day bed. It is the most technologically advanced model of the Iguana range. The convertible hard-top is a unique feature. At the touch of a button you can transform a heightened sunshade into a completely sealed weatherproof helm.
The unique design of these high-tech boats with tracks allow the Iguana to land safely on any terrain from soft sand and wet mud to uneven rocks and pebbled beaches. This amphibious boat is truly all-terrain. It is capable of climbing up to 22 degrees / 40% inclines on all surfaces.
Strong and reliable, the powertrain architecture is developed specifically by Iguana Yachts to be both efficient and extremely resistant without sacrificing the performance of the boat nor the comfort. Tested for over 10,000 hours, the reliability of the amphibious mobility system is truly unbelievable.
The amphibious boat landing gear deploys and locks into place in 8 seconds. Ergonomically designed to seamlessly fold into the hull. Fitted with the very latest technology yet built with sheer simplicity mechanisms, the results of years of engineering.This amphibious boat was designed so as to have the tracks fit perfectly into the hull without sacrificing the performance of the boat.
With light materials like aluminium and carbon, this amphibious boat is not heavier than any other boat. The Iguana high-tech boats are designed as a boat first with the added benefit of the land drive cleverly integrated.
On the water, Iguana amphibious boats function in the same fashion as a traditional boat. The amphibious tracks fold into the hull of the boat and do not impede on-water performance. When tracks are folded the fluids flow out from the hull. The Iguana high-tech boat range is capable of 50+ knots on the water with twin 300hp engines.
Steve Huppert | contact@iguanayachts.com | www.iguanayachts.com
