Seastar was conceived by the late Professor Claudius Dornier Jr. It represents the unique know-how and experience accumulated at
Seastar vs. Caravan
- Caravan – Great Land Plane – Not Designed for Water Operations
- Seastar 30 KTS Faster -- 180 KTS VS 150 KTS
| 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. |
- Twin Engine Safety
- Maintenance – Composite vs. Aluminum
- Passenger Egress
- Sea state
- Bilge pumps – Composite vs. Aluminum
- Flight controls
Caravan – 1 Engine
Seastar - 2 Engines
Caravan - No corrosion prevention program published
Seastar – No airframe corrosion inspections or prevention required
Caravan -10’ from ground
Seastar - 3’ from ground
Caravan – 12 inch waves
Seastar - 3 foot Waves demonstrated (not limiting)
Caravan – Pump out 6 compartments (3 per side)
Seastar – No bilge pumps required - One piece hull – No leakage
Caravan - Pulleys & cables
Seastar - Rods – No stretch
- History of Dornier
