Ft. Lauderdale: SeaLegs - The Amphibious Boat

Photo: Todd Kristenson

Come hurricane, hell, or high-water we are determined to blog-cast live from the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.  

I don’t think I’ve made it a mystery how smitten I am with amphibious vehicles.  So when I heard SeaLegs was going to have a booth at the show, I knew I would have to make a stop.  The craft hails from Auckland, New Zealand but U.S. sales offices can help get you set up with a sea trial and test drive.

On land, the aluminum/RIB craft is propelled by either a two wheel or three wheel hydraulic system.  The hydraulic motors are powered by a 4 stroke v-twin mounted below the helm seat.  Who needs a trailer when you can drive the boat back to the house.

Check out more photos and a video of the SeaLegs after the jump break.

Video Source: YouTube
Photos: Todd Kristenson