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I understand from the news yesterday CH-7, that a USGS airboat wrecked near US-27 and Krome Ave starting a 200 acre wildfire. No injuries and the crew was rescued by another USGS airboat. Anyone have more information? SS

I heard from a couple of reliable (if there are any) people in the government that a large airboat order, 100+ was going to be made to send over to Iraq. I find this hard to believe. I know a small order from American Airboats was sent over a few years ago and produced a interesting article by...

Has anyone mounted armor on an airboat to protect passengers or operators? If so, got any suggestions and sources for armor? I know that if mounted at a higher seat level it will affect the center of gravity and possibily stability. There are a number of composite light weight armor products...

It's nuts! We have atomic bombs capabable of destroying an entire city and leaving a death zone of radioactivity for years. We have and use cluster bombs that leave a littering of unexploded bomblets that explode 30 year later. Our military bases are toxic waste sites. And they are spending...

Does anyone have any experience with low mounted engines using long belt drives to power airboats? I saw a couple at the Broward show. Are they reliable, what are the costs, what kind of maintenance do they need, are they special built for each boat and how to they affect performance. Better...

Can anyone explain torque roll in a quick easy way. I have reviewed several past posts and just can not figure out a way to explain it to non airboaters. I'm sure some of our experienced members can do it in simple terms. Thanks, Swampsaver.

Has anyone put seatbelts on an airboat? I know there are no requirements for them and have not seen any out on the water but there a a lot of places I have not airboated. It seems like they might help the people in the front seat if there is a sudden stop like hitting a stump or bank. SS

I have been reading the forum for some time now and have found it a very good source of information. I am impressed with the amount of factual information and knowledge. I have discovered a lot is trial and error and in my book is a good way to learn things as long as no one is hurt and better...