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Build the amazing steel-bodied Aquajeep from an incredible $1695 plus the cost of the donor vehicle.
Using a bit of your own ingenuity, the hood and cab can easily be re-shaped to resemble your favorite vehicle, a Land Rover like ours, a Jeep maybe or even a Hummer.
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Any 4x4 Left hand drive or Right hand drive donor vehicle can be used with your choice of most any gasoline or diesel engine, from a straight inline to a V8.
The Range Rover âClassicâ (1970 to 1995) was chosen for ours because they are cheap in the UK, where the prototype Aquajeep was designed and built.
In your country, Jeeps, Chevyâs, Toyotas or any other 4x4 may be available cheaply, just make sure that it has or can be fitted with coil springs, this makes for an easier build.
The plans are very easily adapted for any 4x4 and instructions are included.
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The Aquajeepâs protected design is beautifully simple with no hidden rust traps, no complex seals to fail, a world class off-road capability and it swims as well. A true multi-purpose amphibian built for hard rugged use. No slipway available, donât worry just drive straight into the water.
Aquajeepâs âexternal chassis conceptâ is made from 4x2â (100x50mm) box section, 16g sheet steel and 18g alloy or steel, it is almost indestructible.
Aquajeep is a serious machine equally at home in the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and Down Under, for repairs there is no waiting for expensive parts, just get the welder out and make your own from scrap steel or an old vehicle. Automotive adhesive works well for emergency repairs to the floatation tanks.
Aquajeep has several options for water propulsion depending on your budget:
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[li]The cheapest is a simple guarded propeller attached to the rear drive shaft.[/li][li]Propeller shaft assembly run from the power take off (PTO) on the gearbox.[/li][li]Water jet drive.[/li][li]Small 10hp outboard.[/li][li]Small inboard, Beta Marine 10 hp diesel engine with forward, neutral and reverse. Fuel consumption is less then 1 liter per hour, it runs more than 4 hours on a US gallon.[/li][/ul]
Aquajeep steers well in the water using just its front wheels, but a simple fabricated rudder is recommended for greater maneuverability. Maximum water speed is around 6 knots.
Build cost:
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You can make money from the amphibious in the following ways:
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[li]Offroad/Water Safaris. $40 x 6/7 passengers x 2 = $480 / $560 daily per Aquajeep.[/li][/ul]
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[li]Hotdog, ice cream or snack wagon. Sell from the water for massive daily profits.[/li][/ul]
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[li]Contract with The Emergency Services for flood rescue, lake rescue etc.[/li][/ul]
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[li]Island commuting and deliveries, no waiting for ferries, charge the neighbors.[/li][/ul]
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[li]Mobile billboard for campaigns, product promotions and ads with a difference.[/li][/ul]
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[li]Sell sponsor and ad. space and your Aquajeep will earn back its build cost many times over.[/li][/ul]