Hoverspeed shutting down

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Wed 2 Nov 2005 20:44
Hoverspeed shutting down - smokie
After 7 November Hoverspeed will be no more, apparently.

tinyurl.com/7wap7
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Wed 2 Nov 2005 21:39
Hoverspeed shutting down - Altea Ego
wonder where the boats will end up?
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Wed 2 Nov 2005 23:46
Hoverspeed shutting down - smokie
You can buy one of their old hovercrafts at www.vessels4sale.com/high_speed/ht_princess_anne.h...m

They are currently at the Hovercraft Museum, Lee on Solent.

Not sure about the newer vessels though...
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Wed 2 Nov 2005 23:51
Hoverspeed shutting down - Altea Ego
no price on it.
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Wed 2 Nov 2005 23:59
Hoverspeed shutting down - David Horn
I could do with one. Apparantley we have a very wet and cold winter coming. Parking might be difficult, though.
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Thu 3 Nov 2005 00:13
Hoverspeed shutting down - NowWheels
I could do with one.


It's not quite the most fuel-efficient vehicle available: 5000 litres / hour
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Thu 3 Nov 2005 07:39
Hoverspeed shutting down - David Horn
Hmm. I dunno, if Adam can manage with his new Lexus which must return similar values... :P
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Thu 3 Nov 2005 09:23
Hoverspeed shutting down - Altea Ego
They have similar handling characteristics as well.
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Thu 3 Nov 2005 09:43
Hoverspeed shutting down - mscott
I believe one of the hovercraft has recently been sold. Certainly the propellors have been put back on in preparation for it being moved.
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