The Chevy 502 Airboat Engine
This 500+ H.P. engine generates the kind of power necessary to spin a 4 blade composite prop. The push generated is strong enough to move a heavily loaded 20 ft. airboat across dry ground.
The four blade composite propeller provides light weight and maximum powerat low R.P.M. [more engine data]
Check out this engine
It delivers maximum thrust
502 cubic
inches displacement
Over 500 horsepower on tap
High performance extras:
- aluminum heads
- stainless steel headers
- dyno-tuned carbs & timing
- fine tuned prop pitch
A 500 h.p. AirRanger literally flies across the water and yet can carve turns as if were on rails. The quick acceleration and confident turns are the product of years of testing and refinement that have culminated in the design of the new Air Ranger 2001.
A basic 14x8 AirRanger can be built for about
$18,000.
Here are some of the extras and upgrades that add to the
cost:
Upgrade & Add-On
Costs
prices are subject
to a 10% variation - call for a more exact quote
| Upgrades | Additional Cost |
| All stainless metalwork prop guard - seat motor mount |
call for price |
| reduction drive (belt) | call for price |
| 350 to 454 cu. in. engine | call for price |
| 454 to 502 cu. in. engine | call for price |
| polymer 3/8 in. 8x20 | call for price |
| 3/8 in to 1/2 in. polymer | call for price |
| wood to composite prop | call for price |
| extra blade (composite 2b-3b) | call for price |
| replacement blade | call for price |
| grass rake | call for price |
| tandem axle galvanized trailer | call for price |
| std. instrument panel to enclosed | call for price |
The stock American Air Ranger holds the land speed record for airboats which means that we know how to extract the maximum all terrain performance.
Over 30 years experience went
into our latest hull design. The hull is so rigid
and durable that American can extend the best warranty
in the industry. The trick is to combine the rugged
durability with performance. The latest AR
design meets this challenge.
This is the way the engines arrive at our boatyard
We used the latest instrumentation to maximize engine and prop output.
Some of the features that lead to outstanding performance and long term satisfaction:
The AirRanger super hull comes with not one but two deep brakes in each side, seven (7) longitudinal bottom stiffeners created from .5086 T- extrusions, a 3/16 in. bulk head and transom & extended splash tray.
A 4 in. channel mid ship brace gives you the toughest all terrain boat in the industry.
Marketing and Sales Information
Engines - 502 cu. in. V-8 - 500+ H.P.
4 blade composite propeller
Let us send you a quote on the boat of your dreams.