I live on a lake now that I would love to roll the truck into.
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I almost choked after the OP mentionned "not outrageously priced" and you mentionned the Schwimmwagen, as originals are well into six-figures. Then I noticed "replica"...Andre wrote:Would a Schwimmwagon work?
http://schwimmwagenreplica.com/index.html
On roadDavid Dunn wrote:
My first question would be if you want to road register it, or strictly off road and water?
I researched these last night and agree. There is some gray market here that i would like to avoid. Awesome idea, and if they werent so expensive, they would be perfect!David Dunn wrote: The Schimmwagon replica couldn’t be imported to the US, as it is new manufacture and must meet DOT and EPA.
agreed, still an awesome little vehicleDavid Dunn wrote: The Coot is another ATV and not road legal.
Yup. Saw the one here in in Michigan. Its what had me start my daydreaming, and realization of practicality. =(David Dunn wrote: The Stalwart is basically a 20k lb 6 wheel drive that’s no faster than a Haffy and not suitable for hard surfaces because of the ‘wind up’ of the wheel drives., and is around 102” wide and 20’ long. I’ve been thinking of one of these for 15 years, and it only takes a few minutes why not to have one every time the desire arises.
Thank you, didnt consider the noise. This was on my short listDavid Dunn wrote: Gama Goat will make your Pinz like a sound proof Mercedes compare to the noise that 2 stroke Detroit diesel makes.
YupDavid Dunn wrote: Hagglunds are also around 20’ long and not street legal due to no steerable wheels ( steering by articulating the front/rear sections)..
I researched these last night as well. Watched the video with the inflatable side bags for buoyancy. On the VERY short listDavid Dunn wrote: As far as the Supacats, MK2 and newer do have steerable wheels (along with skid steer). They do have all the typical safety devices as most road vehicles… headlamps, tail lamps, brake/turn lamps, horn, and 4 point seat belts.
In Cal, I did get one road registered as SE ( special equipment) , and did manage to get insurance ( and I wouldn’t know if you’d need to or could in any other state).
On the road, it is limited to 25 mph (though capable of 40)... there are points both for and against Supacats
That went to Facebook immediately. Thats mid life crisis written all over it!David Dunn wrote: These Gibbs seem interesting, if you’re not concern about road registering.
http://www.gibbssports.com/quadski
This would have been perfect, even with all their shortcomings! Perfect for the area, perfect for my employer, all and all a fantastic choice - but not at the $90k price tag!GenevaPinz wrote:It seems unfortunately that Ford GPA amphibious Jeeps are in the same price range, which would then veer us towards less "conventional" designs.
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I was excited when i read how many were produced. Choked when I read current cost.Andre wrote:Would a Schwimmwagon work?
http://schwimmwagenreplica.com/index.html
Where did you see the video with the side bags? I had heard that they had been used, but never seen any. Supposedly to help the freeboard. I have seen them with the old Series LRs back in the '60s.I researched these last night as well. Watched the video with the inflatable side bags for buoyancy. On the VERY short list