The outboard engine’s rechargeable battery also supplies electricity to the interior living area and can be recharged from the towing vehicle during its journey. And because of its narrow measurements and light weight, you require neither a trailer licence nor additional wing mirrors for its transportation, and even small and low-powered towing vehicles can be easily used without chewing up your petrol.
One thing that should be noted though, is that you’re not going to be taking the Sealander across the Tasman Sea anytime soon.
“Sealander is not looking to compete with any conventional boat or sports gear designed specifically for the use on water. Instead we want to allow you to combine the experience of both countryside as well as waterside in just one vehicle,” Daniel says.
Also, largely because of its size, the product is purely designed for inland waters. However, its size is also a major plus point – for those of us that don’t already own a boat, a major reason for that is because of the space it would occupy in the driveway or the garage. The Sealander’s shell measures just 356cm by 160cm, and is no taller than 185cm, so, chances are, you can probably tuck it away in the garage or driveway without causing too much of an inconvenience.
Although you may not find yourself wanting to live out of the Sealander for weeks at a time, it’s perfect for those quick getaways that you plan on a whim, and with so many features packed into such a small package, it gives you loads of options without you having to pack half of your possessions.
At present, the company is setting up batch production facilities in order to start shipment of the Sealander into the local European market in February 2012. Daniel also adds that the company is “in negotiations with distinctive market partners concerning international distribution and logistics, and there is no doubt our amphibian caravan will be available in Australia very soon.” Final retail prices have not been determined just yet, but are targeted between $20,000 and $24,000, depending on the specific configurations and accessories you choose.