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Seastar vs. Caravan

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    Cabin Size        
      Caravan Seastar Seastar Advantage

    Length

     

    12.7’

    		 18.0’ 5.3’

    Width

     

    5.2’

    		 5.7’ .5’

    Height

     

    4.3’

    		 4.6’ .3’

    Volume

    		   254 cu.ft 348 cu.ft. 94 cu.ft.


    Seastar vs Caravan
    • Twin Engine Safety

      • Caravan – 1 Engine
      Seastar - 2 Engines

    • Maintenance – Composite vs. Aluminum

      • Caravan - No corrosion prevention program published
      Seastar – No airframe corrosion inspections or prevention required

    • Passenger Egress

      • Caravan -10’ from ground
      Seastar - 3’ from ground

    • Sea state

      • Caravan – 12 inch waves
      Seastar - 3 foot Waves demonstrated (not limiting)

    • Bilge pumps – Composite vs. Aluminum

      • Caravan – Pump out 6 compartments (3 per side)
      Seastar – No bilge pumps required - One piece hull – No leakage

    • Flight controls

      • Caravan - Pulleys & cables
      Seastar - Rods – No stretch