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Terra Wind introdcues the first amphibious Motor Coach/Yacht.
The Terra Wind is an amphibious 42 foot motor home, with a patent pending. You can cruise this RV on the highway or hit the water, it becomes a yacht … with just a few maneuvers.
Operating the unit as a Yacht is simple. When entering the water the driver continues moving forward until the wheels float free of the ramp. The road transmission is placed into the neutral position and the marine transmission is placed into drive. Once in the water steering is done with a touch of a joy stick in
the cockpit. A rudder angle indicator is located beside the rudder controls so you always know there the steering is set. The front wheels can be used in conjunction with the rudders to improve steering in the water if needed for tight maneuvering. An additional instrument is provided to indicate the angle of the front wheels for landing and turning. It was designed specifically for fresh water environments such as lakes and rivers. It was not intended for ocean use. The Terra Wind has a 3 ½ ft. draft. The tires do not retract, they remain in their same location in the water as they were on land. Speed on the water about 7 knots. Marine features include Navigation anchor and docking lights, power anchor windlass with hidden line storage capacity. Recessed docking cleats on port and starboard sides. Compass, GPs navigational systems, and other electronics are available including weather radar and sonar systems. Safety systems include automatic Fireboy fire extinguishers in both the rear engine room and the generator room. 3 zone bilge pump system and bilge alarms/indicators. A stainless steel full height vertical rail and a lighted hand rail provide safe access while at the dock. Fold down steps mounted on the side below the water level make boarding from the water easy and safe. All this can be had for prices starting around $850,000
For more information see:
http://www.terrawind.com/
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