Kitfox on floats, fully loaded, runway length?

[AndrewSpagnolo]

Thanks for getting back to me Dave, what I guess I am trying to find out, is if it would be better for me to go with a searey or a kitfox considering my situation. What is a better investment of my time and money.

[Dave F]

Thanks for getting back to me Dave, what I guess I am trying to find out, is if it would be better for me to go with a searey or a kitfox considering my situation. What is a better investment of my time and money.

not sure of performance on this one but......

KITFOX ON AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS • $35,500 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • KitFox on Czech 1150 Amphibious Float, Continental O-200, 3-Blade Warp Drive Adjustable Prop, Spar mod,14-inch fuselage Mod, New 23 gallon Aluminum Fuel Tanks, Light-Weight Cub-Style Wing Tips, 55 Hours Since Restoration, 600 SMOH on engine, STOL - 6 sec off water, land gear and brakes included. •

[Av8r3400]

That is one heavily modified Kitfox! Looks good...

[AndrewSpagnolo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRcLOiruBOo

This is what I am talking about. Off the water FAST! Both of these would work no problem!

[Av8r3400]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRcLOiruBOo

This is what I am talking about. Off the water FAST! Both of these would work no problem!

If you like that, you'll love this: http://youtu.be/qjDSatUSoCY

Nothing like keeping it light...

[AndrewSpagnolo]

Omg wow!!!

[Dave F]

Here is a video of Kitfox vs the Beaver both with 582s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oydv9uBxt4

I kitfox was about 15 seconds off the water
both got amphib floats.
Same Kitfox on my grass srip is off solo on amphibs in about 400 feet
dual about 600 .........

[AndrewSpagnolo]

If you want a Kitfox you will want a 912S powered plane.
amphib floats will take a beating on rough runways.
min investment 40K

So, as much as I would absolutely love to be able to spend that much, I would really like to get something that works for about half that...

[WWhunter]

I am sorry to burst your bubble but unless you are extremely lucky, you are not going to find an aircraft on amphibs that will haul much of anything other than your butt, for $20K (half the stated $40K). Even finding something around $30K will be difficult unless you have the money in your pocket and find it before anyone else.

You may find a one seat ultralight or ragged out plane on floats for that amount but when it comes to amphibs, nothing is cheap. Generally speaking anything on straight floats starts at $30K and the price skyrockets from there. You can find Champs, Chiefs, J-3's, etc. on straight floats in the mid to high 30's, but then you are regulated to water landings only.

I currently own two different float equipt aircraft. I bought them 'for a very good price' and have +/- $40,000 in each. One wa without floats but I purchased a set after buying the plane.

I was lucky in finding a set of Full Lotus amphibious floats with rigging for less than half their original price. These things retail for over around $12K+, so you are talking about a substanial investment to go to amphibs.

If you check this link: www.harborsportaviation.net/Pages/default.aspx you will find a few planes for sale.

Actually the floats I purchased are the ones in the 11th picture down on the left side on the home page of the above listed link. (The yellow/white RANS S-7 on Full Lotus 1260s.)
The owner of the plane sold it to someone in Ill. and the new owner has no need for amphibs so they sold the floats to me.

Your option of the Searey may be the cheapest avenue in the long run. I have seen them for decent prices.
Good luck!!

[Dave F]

good luck on 20k /amphibs

here is one i saw at Sun N fun in 2011

SEARAY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvAIpMwlDFs