Advantages
Features & Benefits
Trolley Boats design features make it a world-class vehicle – the fastest, safest, quietest, amphibious tour vehicle ever designed
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TROLLEY BOAT AND A WWII DUK?
In manufacturing, the Trolley Boat starts off as a boat, not a vehicle. All other manufacturers, including the World War II DUK and DUKW boats are truck or bus frames made to float. Which would you rather be on? A boat, or a truck made to float? The Trolley Boats single diesel engine, transmission, all gear cases are all inside the water tight hull. All other manufacturers use a truck/bus body and build a boat around it. This leaves many parts that weren’t designed to be in water completely submerged every tour. The Trolley Boats axles are current military grade and are designed for extreme operations including being completely submerged in salt water, yes, salt water. The new Trolley Boats, and even our re-furbished Trolleys all are updated to the newest design and safety equipment available. Most parts, and when I say that I mean it, are available at your local heavy truck store (Fleet Pride, NAPA) or from Trolley Boats direct. ALL axle parts are always in stock at Trolley Boats in Largo, Florida.
Remember, the Trolley Boat is a NEW design, NOT a re-design of an old DUK. It’s the safest, newest, fun to drive, fun to ride on and very safe for both the passenger and the pedestrian walking on the sidewalk/street.
Reconditioned Military Vehicle Disadvantages
1. Expensive to operate due to high maintenance and repairs.
2. Requires back-up vehicles due to down time.
3. Expensive, hard to find parts.
4. High fuel consumption due to aged drive train.
5. High insurance cost resulting from non-conforming design and age, very unsafe both on road and in the water.
6. Limited operation due to slow speeds and regulatory restrictions.
7. Operation is limited to fair weather season due to open cabin design.
TROLLEY BOAT ADVANTAGES
1. Low cost of operation
2. Low maintenance and repairs which are covered by factory warranties and optional service agreements
3. Low fuel consumption due to the modern diesel and hydrostatic drive train.
4. Low insurance cost due to safety compliance and fleet coverage
5. Only amphibious vehicle which complies with current D.O.T. and Coast Guard Safety Regulations
6. Fast operation for extended trips.
7. Designed with passenger comfort and convenience in mind.
8. Optional onboard restroom and refreshment counter.
9. Quiet operation with quality sound system.
10. Built-in stairs, wheelchair accessibility and wheelchair restraints.
11. Back-up alarm and optional video viewing safety syste
New Safety Additions:
The new Trolley Boats have the latest in high tech safety features. The Trolley Boats “Auto Brake” technology is exclusive to the Trolley Boat and will automatically stop or slow the vehicle (depending on speed) if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle. This system also works for cars and trucks that may pass in front of the vehicle unexpectedly. Pedestrian safety is of main concern due to the fact that these boats operate in tight locations and parking lots.
All new Trolley Boats come standard with Auto Brake, complete camera system with proximity warning system, and backup alarm. These systems will make the Trolley Boat the safest amphibious vehicle on the market in the United States.
Superior Construction:
Composite Fiberglass construction provides advantages over metal construction – including consistent body construction. Fiberglass construction gives you years of maintenance free use, no corrosion issues and survives impacts far greater than aluminum and is easily repaired. Expected life of a Trolley Boat hull is 50 years plus, yes, fifty years!
Superior Performance:
Functional bodylines designed for superior water performance. Air-ride suspension provides a comfortable ride even at highway speeds.
Exceptional Strength:
Designed for maximum strength to weight ratio.
Attractive:
Specifically designed to have the appropriate personality, attractiveness and appeal for the amphibious tour-ride industry.
Exceptionally Quiet:
Quiet operation allows for normal conversation levels. New addition for the current models of an electric drive system for water propulsion. This makes the Trolley Boat quiet and extremely comfortable to ride in the water. All other vehicles are very noisy while in the water. With the electric drive all you hear on a Trolley Boat is the rushing water out the jet drive!!!
Short Construction Time:
Due to fiberglass construction and systems design.
Superior Ability:
USCG approved to operate in partially protected waters and in up to six-foot seas (twice that approved
for any other amphibious tour vehicle).
Certified and Warranted:
The only amphibious vehicle with all components certified and warranted by the manufacturers for water operation – including the axles. Very LOW MAINTENANCE cost complete with daily, weekly and monthly maintenance procedures that have been proven to work for many years. New, 10-year limited warranty on the hull and deck!!!
Superior Road Ride:
Air ride suspension with 22.5 X 315 radial tires for exceptional ride.
EPA accepted, European Approved:
New driveline/engine coming soon! RINA Certified for export to all European and foreign Countries.Virtually Unsinkable:
A watertight crash bulkhead in the bow, in combination with added floatation, makes the Trolley Boat virtually unsinkable.
COMPARE All Current Amphibious Vehicles:
The DUWK:
60 yrs. old; thin steel; slow; limited operation; approx. 30 passenger limit.
The LARK:
40 yrs. old;
aluminum; 10’ wide (limited land use); slow land speed; approx. 30 passenger limit.
The Alvis Stalwart:
30 yrs. Old; steel; slow and limited marine operation; Limited passenger count.
Other Amphibious Vehicles:
Truck chassis and axles, modified to float; slow and limited to 3’ seas; Attractive? – judge its appearance for yourself.
Contact captbuck@trolleyboats.net or call (727) 742-8500 for more information.
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