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Seastar Vs. Twin Otter On Floats

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    Cabin Width    		        
      Twin Otter Seastar Seastar Advantage

     

     

    52.5’

    		 65” 13.5” Wider

     

     

    Seastar vs, Twin Otter

    Maintenance – Composite vs. Aluminum

      Twin Otter - 50 hour Corrosion inspection, 100 hour Corrosion prevention inspection
      Seastar – No airframe corrosion inspection or prevention required

    • Bilge pumps – Composite vs. Aluminum

      • Twin Otter – Pump out 8 compartments (4 per side)
      Seastar – No bilge pumps required - One piece hull – No leakage

    • Sea state

      • Twin Otter – 12 inch waves
      Seastar - 3 foot waves demonstrated (not limiting)

    • Engine out Safety

      • Twin Otter – Asymmetrical thrust
      Seastar – Inline thrust

    • Passenger Egress

      • Twin Otter - Climb up floats 10’ from ground
      Seastar - 3’ from ground

    • Lower Center of Gravity

      • Twin Otter – Fuel in belly above water level
      Seastar – Fuel in sponson on the water

    • Flight controls

      • Twin Otter - Pulleys & cables
      Seastar - Rods – No stretch