Car Parts, Fiberglass and a Dream: How a Teacher Built a Hovercraft
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A homemade hovercraft began to rise off the ground with a small crew standing by. The successful liftoff was the culmination of a lifelong fascination of Robert Tymofichuk.
Mr. Tymofichuk's hovercraft now sails above land and water, a bright red gem coasting over the Saskatchewan River. With speeds that can reach around 40 m.p.h. over water.
The cab was cut from a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee; the engine once revved up a 1985 Toyota Celica; and 107 hand-sewn rubber segments... help to direct low-pressure air.
To the gratitude of passengers, it comes with heated seats. If you're going through all that hassle, you might as well make yourself comfortable, Mr. Tymofichuk said.
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