E-mail: sales@americanairboats.com
Web site: http://www.americanairboats.com
Stan Floyd Pres. of American Airboats has been Airboating
for the last 40 years,  with hundreds of satisfied customers in 15 countries. Faron Floyd the sales manager/ Vice President of the company is working hard to follow in his fathers footsteps. This family based company strives to be the best!
 
 

A.  Hull - Welded Aluminum

American Airboat AirRanger hulls are constructed from the finest marine alloy: .5086
aluminum with H-32 temper/H116.  This superior marine alloy was developed by the U.S. Navy and is always specified on Navy contracts where strength and durability are considerations. There are four alloys commonly used in aluminum boat construction,  5086 is by far the strongest.

The standard Air Ranger Airboat is 8 ft. wide by 18 ft. long. (12 ft. to 24 ft. are common lengths)  Other lengths and widths can be specified on a custom designed boat. When the boat is over 8' 6" ft. wide there are some towing restrictions in some states. Materials are commonly shipped in 20 ft. lengths which means that boats longer than 20 ft. may have some welded seams.

FORWARD DECK-----------FULL 48"
BOTTOM THICKNESS-----------3/16"
SIDE THICKNESS-------------------1/8"
CENTER TRANSOM HEIGHT-----24"  (higher for deep water applications)
MIDSHIP HEIGHT----------------------26"
GUNNEL ---------------------------------30" at TRANSOM
 
 

Hull will be bottom clad in a UHMW polymer to reduce friction on surfaces other than water.
(Note: Hull welded by ASME CERTIFIED WELDERS)  The standard polymer thickness is 3/8 in.

An 8x18 ft. boat will have at least 7 longitudinal runners or stringers to add stiffness.
American Airboat hulls are over engineered with extra gussets and reinforcements:
Extra T-Bars added according to your usage of vessel
 

BOTTOM T-BAR STIFFENERS OF 2" x  2"x 3/8" MARINE ALLOY ALUMINUM, 6061
BOW HEIGHT TO BE MINIMUM OF 22 1/2 "    - 7/16" S/S BOW EYE
TRANSOM EXTENDED OUT 20 DEGREES TO INCREASE AIRFLOW
TWO TOWING EYES LOCATED ONE ON EACH SIDE OF TRANSOM
SPLASH TRAY A MINIMUM OF 8", MADE OF 1/8" MARINE ALLOY ALUMINUM
DRAIN PLUG DESIGNED AND WELDED AT LOWEST POINT IN HULL FOR MAXIMUM CLEAN-OUT
NON-SKID ON DECK AND RAILS Mid-Ship I-beam Brace will be a 3" I-beam

The AirRanger 2008 hull carries the best warranty in the industry.  Not just 90 days but a life time.

B.  Engine Stand and Operator Seat Stand

Operator seat stand and engine stand is one welded integral unit for maximum strength
and minimum weight.  Stands are constructed of Stainless Steel 16 guage square tubing,
and round tubing. (Stainless Steel is now standard)

EXTRA BOTTOM STIFFENERS AT REAR OF ENGINE STAND FOR PROPELLER GUARD

1" RUBBER MOUNT USED AT EACH ATTACHING POINT
TEFLON BUSHINGS ON MOUNTING POINTS OF PROPELLER GUARD TO HULL
THE ENGINE AND PROPELLER GUARD IS CONSTRUCTED OF 3/4" to 1"  AND
1/2"  TUBING AND COVERED WITH 12.5 to 13 GAUGE 2" X 4" WIRE MESH

THE PROPELLER GUARD IS A SWEPT BACK DESIGN TO MAXIMIZE USABLE
SPACE .
ALL METALWORK SANDED &  CHEMICALLY CLEANED BEFORE PRIMING AND  PAINTING
STAINLESS IS USED ON ALL NEW AIRBOATS.

C.   Standard Seating

 
Single pilot seat, rubber mounted, Naugahyde covered 2 in. foam padding with protective rain cover.  Storage compartment under operator's seat. Operator foot stand made of light weight aluminum diamond plate.  Other seating options and arrangements available by request.

D.   Aluminum Fuel Tank (Coast Guard Approved)

Minimum 40 gallon capacity (40 to 75 gal. tanks available).  Constructed of all welded
1/8 in. marine alloy   Two baffles in tank with 1-1/4 in. fill spout. Tank mounted on
engine stand with 4 rubber supports. Assembly includes all brass fittings and approved
USCG fuel lines.  Visual and electric gauges available.

E.  Instrument Panel

The instrument panel is completely enclosed for valuable weather resistance and will be constructed of 3/16 in. A.B.S. with 1/4 in. bottom.

All panels and switches are sealed and protected from the elements.

GAUGES INCLUDE: tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, key ignition, water

temperature .

All gauges are designed for marine environment and carry a 1 year replacement warranty

TOGGLE SWITCHES for lights,

 

American's new super sealed panel with clear locking cover is the ultimate protection from the elements

 

 

F. Electrical System:

  12 volt BATTERY:  heavy duty 12 v marine battery.
        BATTERY BOX: with locking lids and strap

     OPTIONAL: Two battery system with selector switch.

G.   Steering Control

Left hand positive push pull type (not spring loaded).  Cable connection to twin 48" or 60"

foam filled aluminum airfoil rudders.  Rudders come with final trim tabs.

Control linkage pillow block bearings on steering control arm are teflon with
stainless steel housings and teflon locking collars. S.S. Rod End Bearings on all controls.

H.  Engines

AUTOMOTIVE:   GENERAL MOTORS HIGH PERFORMANCE MARINE ENGINES
        350 cu. in. V-8 standard (300+ h.p.)
        454 cu. in V-8 (recommended for boats over 14 ft.)
        496 cu. in V-8 PCM
        Up to 572 cu. in.  V-8's available
        Aluminum (racing type) radiator and heavy duty cooling system.
        Marine type air filter.
        Stainless steel headers and exhaust system.
        Engines are new and come with a standard O.E.M. Warranty

OPTIONAL:        2 TO 1  Reduction System
                            2.3 to 1 

I.   Propellers

Propellers are matched to the engine. 
Multi-blade composite props are available. 

J.  Pricing

Complete AIRBOATS range in price from $23,000.00 to $75,000.00 per unit
depending on size, engine,  and desired options. Custom fitted trailers begin at around $2,495.

Prices are in $US and FOB our plant in Orange, Texas, U.S.A.

Our plant on Cypress Lake is just minutes away from several ports on the gulf of Mexico.
We have shipped airboats to Alaska and 15 countries including Canada and Siberia.
American Airboats, Inc. is  located on Interstate 10, two miles from the Louisiana border.

K.  Manufacturing Time:

10 to 12 weeks from the date deposit is received.  The deposit is typically 50%

L.  Warranty:
 
 

Best News Yet !! New owners have the opportunity to water test their boats before accepting delivery at our convenient lakeside plant.  Components carry a standard O.E.M. warranty.  Since the design life of the hull we manufacture is a life time which allows us to extend the best warranty in the industry:  A life time not 90 days.  Hull integrity is guaranteed for a life time of the original owner. If your boat is shipped, we will thoroughly water test before it leaves.

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NOTE:  ABOVE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TRAILER.  A trailer can be specifically
designed to match the dimensions and weight of your airboat.  A standard galvanized
heavy duty trailer welded up from 4 in. square tubing with l5 in. Chevy wheels and heavy
duty 15 in tires costs between $1,995 and $2,995 depending on size and options such as
tandem axle, drop axle, etc. SEE http://www.americanairboats.com/trailer.htm for more information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   STAN OR FARON FLOYD
 

PHONE (409) 883-7725 / 1-800-241-6390   FAX   (409) 883-0100
email: sales@americanairboats.com
website:  http://www.americanairboats.com

last updated: 9/25/2007