Overview
About this vessel
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.
