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8.5m (27'11") Alloy Cabin

8.5m Overall2.31m Beampetrol250L Fuel
Length
8.5m
Beam
2.31m
Engine
Briggs & Stratton (inboard), Yamaha (optional outboard) Briggs & Stratton 35HP inboard, Yamaha 250HP outboard (recommended)
Engine Count
2
Drive Type
Inboard (Land) And Outboard (Water)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
250L

Overview

Description

The 8.5m (27'11") Alloy Cabin by Sealegs is a highly practical amphibious craft designed for seamless operation on land and water, ideal for fishing and water sports adventures.

On Land Features:

  • Inboard Petrol engine: Briggs & Stratton 35HP (26kW) 4-stroke, air cooled.
  • Top land speed: 7.5 kph (5 mph) or 10 kph (6.21 mph) with Differential lock.
  • All Wheel Drive (AWD), permanent with optional momentary diff lock for superior traction.
  • Hydrostatic primary/dynamic brakes with hydraulically released emergency/automatic park brakes.
  • 26" x 11" all-terrain 12-ply tyres on 12" alloy rims for robust ground mobility.
  • Capable of inclines: 14 degrees uphill and 11 degrees downhill (transverse inclines to be avoided).

On Water Features:

  • Recommended outboard: 1x 250HP (186.4 kW).
  • Max water speed: 40 knots (74 kph / 46 mph).
  • Fuel capacity: 250 litres petrol below deck.
  • Displacement without fuel: 2230 kg (4916 lbs).
  • Seastar power assisted hydraulic steering with EPS.

Measurements:

  • Overall length with wheels up: 8.5m (27'11") [Outboard down], 8.8m (28'11") [Outboard up].
  • Hull length overall (excluding wheels): 6.7 m (22').
  • Height: 3.1m (10'2") wheels down, 2.74m (9') wheels up.
  • Beam overall: 2.31 m (7'7").
  • Hull deadrise at transom: 16 degrees.

Seating and Layout:

  • Seating: 2 pedestals, vee-berth cabin squabs with optional queen seats.
  • Storage: Vee-berth lockers, gunnel cubbies, underfloor locker with significant capacity.
  • Deck features anti-slip deck tread for safety.

Electrical System:

  • Batteries: High crank start battery (750CCA) and house battery (90AH).
  • Deck drains to pod with 1100 gph automatic and switchable bilge pump.
  • Lighting includes bow-mounted LED headlight (land use only), LED navigation lights, blue courtesy lights, white/blue interior lights, and cup holder mounted lights.

Included Features:

  • Automatic Braking System (ABS), power steering (PS), all-wheel drive (AWD).
  • 35HP Briggs & Stratton inboard engine and Sealegs System 70.
  • SS anchor with fast fall Savwinch, windscreen, large underfloor kill tank, courtesy lighting.
  • Standard Sealegs AWLCRAFT paint, dual battery system, cabin squabs (excludes infill), bait station with cubby locker.
  • 250L underfloor fuel tank, boarding ladder, bow camera and headlight, 2 captain seats, rod holders on cabin top.
  • Deck tread, port/starboard USB charging stations, and horn.

Customizable Options:

  • Outboard motor choices including Yamaha 225 and 250 with EPS, Yamaha Helm Master Level 3.
  • Seating upgrades like cabin infill squab, storage seats with fridge or chilly bin, king/queen seating, Joltrider suspension seat.
  • Layout options include outriggers, multiple electrical upgrades including plumbed marine toilet with privacy screen, battery charger, high-end stereo units, Simrad autopilot and GPS/chartplotter upgrades, floodlights, zipwake trim tabs, underwater and lightbar LED lighting.
  • Accessories such as all-wheel differential lock, bait station with drawer or live bait tank, canvas extended roof, lifejackets, internal cabin roof handles, padding, roof hatches and sliding windows, Utralon U-Dek upgrade, storage and full boat covers, 8.5m trailer options.

The 8.5m Alloy Cabin comfortably seats up to 6 passengers and has ample underfloor storage, making it perfect for group fishing expeditions and versatile water and land activities. The all-alloy cabin provides robust weather protection ensuring safety and comfort in varied water conditions. Powered by a 40HP inboard engine for land mobility and a powerful 250HP outboard engine capable of speeds up to 39 knots, this amphibious craft delivers excellent performance and reliable handling both on land and on water.

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