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Calmar, Alberta
Phone: 780-985-4231 Fax: 780-985-2198
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Floats
PuddleJumper Floats
At least three float designs - fibreglass,
aluminum and inflatable - are available for the Challenger however the
vast majority of owners choose amphibious floats made by Puddlejumper
Floats of Canada. The 14 foot version is preferred and each pontoon has
a displacement of 980 lbs for excellent buoyancy.
Compared to the alternatives,
Puddlejumpers are lighter (so you can carry more payload), are more
hydrodynamic (so you can lift the payload out of the water), and are
more aerodynamic (so you can carry the payload faster).
The hulls of the Puddlejumper floats are
constructed of fibreglass and each pontoon has three watertight
compartments separated by bulkheads. The rigging hardware is aircraft
aluminum and stainless steel to prevent corrosion and everything you
need to attach the floats to your airplane is provided.
Puddlejumpers have an elegantly simple
gear retraction/extension mechanism plus a unique steerable nose wheel
so you can operate in the Challenger's 20 mph crosswinds and maneuver on
land with impunity. Options available are water rudder, wheel brakes,
custom coloured gel coat, and Kevlar hulls.
The latest generation - the third - has
reinforced hulls, a stronger nose gear
(by 70%!), and larger main wheel wells and forks to accommodate larger
tires.
To top all this off, Puddlejumpers cost
less too. See why owners prefer them?
ChallengerWest can supply custom
configured Puddlejumpers for Challengers to our customers. Drop us
a line for more information.
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