Supersized Sealegs

Sealegs claims that the boat’s 5mm aluminium hull and 23 degree deadrise at the transom give it exceptional heavy-weather performance. The Interceptor 9000 is also fitted with eight Jolt Rider shock mitigating seats providing exceptional passenger comfort for the most demanding water conditions.

Sealegs adds that the extra wide 3m beam allows for huge deck space and creates a very stable yet versatile work platform.

The Sealegs amphibious system works by having powerful motorised wheels courtesy of hydraulic wheel motors for drive and rams to raise and lower the wheels, which give the user a variable on land speed of 0-7km/h (forward and reverse) all powered by an on-board 22hp Honda driven hydraulic power pack.

Designed to be rapdily deployed, the Interceptor 9000 can be driven from a storage location or trailer, down a launching ramp or beach and into the water – all with the occupants staying in the boat and remaining completely dry.

Once in the water, the Sealegs wheels are easily retracted into the ‘Up’ position and are completely out of the water. The boat is then driven and used as normal. When approaching land, the Sealegs wheels are lowered into the ‘Down’ position whilst still moving in the water.

Once on land the craft can be lowered until the hull is touching the ground, allowing passengers to disembark safely.

Sealegs CEO David McKee Wright says the new model was developed to meet market demand.

“The Interceptor 9000 gives us a model with the size, passenger count and layout that many commercial and military operators have been asking for in an amphibious craft. It was developed in response to international sales demand and we’re excited at the sales opportunities this new model will bring,” says McKee Wright.

By Jake Frith