Q. What's the difference between Variable Deadrise and Ultra-Deep 'V'?
Deadrise being defined as the measurement of the angle between the bottom of a boat and the hull at its widest beam Instead of a fixed shallow or deep vee hull, OCEAN CRAFT have what is referred to as a 'variable deadrise' hull so in addition to the shape of a tri marin at rest this hull shape has the best of both worlds, i.e, good stability at rest, and a soft ride underway the OCEAN CRAFT have a variable deadrise 32.5 degrees at the bow and 18 degrees at the stern

Q. What's the difference between aerodynamic hull and wave piercing hull?
A. OCEAN CRAFT have a sharp wave piercing hull and an aerodynamic tube bow for minimal wind resistance when trailer towing or whilst underway

The result is the same a wave piercing soft riding comfortable dry supremely stabe and safe hull suitable for any application

Q. What type of closed cell foam do you use?
A. OCEAN CRAFT are available closed cell foam filled option using survey foam pieces that allows the chambers to breath and drain and can be pulled out again eg for installation and upgrade involving welding of the hull. The actual foam is the same type that Surf Life Savers use in their buoyancy aids and surf boards and paddle craft which is NMSC / DNV / Lloyds certified

Q. Doesn't closed cell foam affect aluminium?
A. In addition to the airtight and of course watertight buoyancy chambers in every OCEAN CRAFT the environmentally friendly foam pieces used in survey lifeboat liferaft OCEAN CRAFT applications on request ensure that there will be no adverse effect associated with using pour foam in other boats - no wonder we receive award winning accolades for safety and security on the water and we can give each OCEAN CRAFT a lifetime warranty that it will never sink - guaranteed

Q. Who are OCEAN CRAFT?
A. Ocean Craft design and manufacture the range of proven inflatable design all aluminium style Adventure safety boats such as the OCEAN CRAFT 2 metre Yacht Tender 3 metre Car Topper 4 metre Sea King, 5 metre Chinook and 6 metre Caloundra Class 7 Metre Ships Tender and 8 metre Sea Wolf and range of City Hog windscreen and canopy enclosed Adventure Safety Boats.

Q. How are OCEAN CRAFT Built?
A. Constructed of marine grade aluminium plate alloy throughout using an inflatable commando boat style tubular design each Ocean Craft is available in survey for commercial operations and passenger carrying capacity, crabbing fishing and as a stable camera boat and workboat

Minimum draught lightweight and strong, super stable and fast and closed cell foam filled option for maximum phenomenal reserve buoyancy the Ocean Craft is built like a cork - foam filled option all OCEAN CRAFT retain their pneumatic properties even if they are closed cell foam filled

Q. What configurations do they come in?
A. Available as tiller steer open dive boat dinghy, with high bow rails, centre / side console forward steer and half cuddy cabin and full cabin configurations, full or part canopy, high sided ships gunnel and bench seated passenger water taxi or ferry and inbuilt fuel tanks the OCEAN CRAFT is ready to do its job wherever all weather reliability and availability is required

Q. What do people use them for?
A. Self righting when fitted with buoyant canopy this unsinkable craft, can be used for yacht tender, life boat, and emergency life raft.

Q. What's so special about Ocean Craft?
A. Operationally mature the Ocean Craft is the only plate alloy all aluminium boat that can be pressure tested, fitted with the Ocean Craft patented sponson valve as standard for durability and maximum extended warranty on the water

Q. What can I use one for?
A. Ocean Craft makes the ideal safe fishing, spear fishing, water skiing, snorkelling open dinghy and commercial dive boat

Q. What's so different about OCEAN CRAFT say from a rubber ducky?
A. With sectioned and compartmentalised hollow tubes made from aluminium, this gives the boat a structural tube running round the outside of the boat for strength

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Coupled with triangulation between the deck and hull and keel running the length of the boat. Which makes the Ocean Craft both lightweight and strong and half the weight of conventional craft, twice the reserve buoyancy and offering two to three times the payload, this is how your Ocean Craft is guaranteed never to sink lifetime warranty ( conditions apply)

Q. What else is different about them?
A. Operationally mature the Ocean Craft is the only aluminium boat that can be pressure tested during the extended life of the boat; fitted with the Ocean Craft patented sponson valve enables the integrity of the hull to be checked at any time for maximum durability and extended warranty

Q. How safe are they?
A. The cylindrical tubular airtight watertight hull that can be optionally filled with fire retardant closed cell foam means the Ocean Craft can be used as a yacht tender or life raft that is virtually unsinkable.

Q. What's self righting?
A. There's no boat that's ever been built that won't capsize but in the unlikely event that your OCEAN CRAFT should with buoyancy built in to the canopy frame such as the Ocean Craft 5 metre CALOUNDRA CITY HOG Chinook Water Taxi the Ocean Craft actually becomes self righting which means that it will bob back up with the engine on it and right itself so you can drive home or continue your adventure. No wonder we say you'll be glad you chose OCEAN CRAFT

Q. What else makes OCEAN CRAFT so special?
A. There are two more great reasons to choose Ocean Craft that is available in no other craft - the italic 'M' shape formed between the hull and the tubes traps air underway, creating a cushion of air that actually gives you a more comfortable ride and better fuel economy

Q. Is that everything?
A. Yes. So now you know why Ocean Craft makes the ideal safe fishing boat, spear fishing, water skiing, snorkelling open dive and commercial operations dive boat, any time, day or night that uses less fuel and is capable of handling any sea conditions - guaranteed

Q. In a nutshell how would you sum up and OCEAN CRAFT?
A. Lightweight and strong, super stable and fast with closed cell foam filled option for maximum safety and security on the water; phenomenal reserve buoyancy and minimum draught. No wonder we called it the Ocean Craft - the boat for the third millennium - today

But don't take our word for it - test drive an Ocean Craft today

Q. Where can I buy one?
A. Your Ocean Craft can be supplied as a complete package including engine, anchor, boat and trailer and safety gear Call the sales office today for your nearest dealer on Ph: 0416 293 686 Tel: 07 5499 6937 eFax: 07 3102 6284 or email sales@oceancraft.com.au

You'll be glad you chose Ocean Craft