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8.5M (27'11") Alloy Cabin

Comfortable, spacious, robust

Experience amphibious freedom with the 8.5m Alloy Cabin. 

8.5m Alloy Cabin Sealegs Cruising Out

Effortless amphibious mobility with Sealegs system integration

The seamless integration of the Sealegs System into the transom allows for smooth transitions between land and water, powered by a 40hp inboard engine for difficult terrain and a 250hp outboard for swift cruising up to 39 knots.

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Durable all-alloy cabin for maximum weather protection

The all-alloy cabin offers exceptional protection from the elements, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience, whether you're navigating choppy waters or cruising in calm conditions.

8.5m Alloy Cabin Sealegs On Water

Spacious design: comfortably seats up to 6 passengers

Designed for group adventures, the vessel easily accommodates up to 6 passengers, with plenty of room to store gear or transform the deck space into additional seating.

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Variable deadrise and plumb bow for a superior ride

Enjoy a smooth ride with the boat’s advanced variable deadrise and unique plumb bow, supported by hydrodynamic stability chines and an optional Zipwake trim-control system for unmatched performance on the water.

Ample underfloor storage for all your gear and essentials

With significant underfloor storage space, you’ll have plenty of room to stow away all your essentials, keeping the deck clear and organized for maximum comfort on your journey.

8.5m (27ft 11") Alloy Cabin specifications.

On-land power
Inboard Petrol engine, Briggs & Stratton 35HP (26kW) 4-stroke, air cooled

Top speed (Land)
7.5kph (5mph) or 10Kph (6.21mph) with Difflock

Run Time (Land)
30 min continuous run time per hour with warning alarms

Drive (Land)
All Wheel Drive, permanent with optional momentary diff lock

Brakes
Primary/Dynamic – Hydrostatic Emergency/Automatic Park – Hydraulically released mechanical brake

Tyres
26”x 11” all terrain 12-ply tyres on 12” alloy rims

Maximum incline (Land)
14 Degrees (25% gradient) up. 11 Degrees (20% grade) down. Avoid driving across a transverse incline.

Recommended & Max Outboard
1x 250HP (186.4 kW)

Top speed Max (Water)
40 knots (74kph/46 mph)

Fuel Capacity – Petrol
Below deck 250 litre (66 U.S. Gallons)

Displacement – no fuel
2230kg (4916lbs)

Steering
Seastar power assisted hydraulic steering with EPS

Length Overall (wheels up)

8.5m (27’ 11”) [Outboard down]
8.8m (28'11") [Outboard up]

Hull Length Overall (not incl. wheels)
6.7 m (22’)

Height
3.1m (10’ 2") [Wheels down]
2.74m (9’) [Wheels up]

Beam overall
2.31 m (7’ 7”)

Hull Deadrise at transom
16 degrees

Seating
2 Pedestals, Vee-birth cabin squabs, Optional Queen seats

Storage
Vee-birth lockers, Gunnel cubbies, Underfloor locker

Deck
Anti-slip deck tread 

Batteries
High Crank Start Battery (750CCA)
House battery (90AH)

Drainage and bilge
Deck drains to pod with 1100gph (4164Lph) automatic and switchable bilge pump

Lighting
Bow-mounted LED marine headlight (land use only), LED navigation lights, blue courtesy lights, white/blue interior lights, Cup holder mounted lights

Automatic Braking System (ABS)
Power Steering (PS)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
35HP Briggs & Stratton Inboard
Sealegs System 70
SS Anchor with Fast Fall Savwinch
Windscreen
Large Underfloor Kill Tank
Courtesy Lighting
Standard Sealegs AWLCRAFT Paint
Dual Battery System
Cabin Squabs (excludes infill)
Bait Station with Cubby Locker
250L Underfloor Fuel Tank
Boarding Ladder
Bow Camera and Headlight
2 x Captain Seats
Rod Holders on Cabin Top
Deck Tread
Port/Starboard USB Charging Station
Horn

Outboard Options

  • Yamaha 225 - incl EPS
  • Yamaha 250 - incl EPS
  • Yamaha Helm Master Level 3

Seating

  • Cabin Infill squab
  • Port side storage seat - dometic fridge
  • Port side storage seat - Icey-Tek Chilly Bin
  • King/Queen Seating
  • Joltrider Suspension Seat

Layout

  • Outriggers (bases + 15ft E-glass poles)

Electrical

  • Plumbed marine toilet with privacy screen
  • Battery Charger 10 amp
  • Fusion Stereo Head Unit, 2 x 6" Speakers
  • Fusion Stereo Head Unit, 4 x 6.5" Signature Speakers
  • Fusion Apollo Series Head Unit 6 x 6.5" Signature Speakers, Amp, Sub
  • Simrad Autopilot - Operated through NSS12
  • Simrad GPS/ Chartplotter NSS12
  • Chartplotter Upgrades - Active Imaging Transducer
  • Chartplotter Upgrades - Simrad 3D Structurescan transducer
  • Simrad VHF
  • Variable Direction Floodlights (Pair)
  • Zipwake Trimtabs
  • LED pair of underwater lights
  • LED lightbar

Accessories

  • All-Wheel Differential Lock & High Speed Drive
  • Bait Station with Drawer
  • Bait Station with live bait tank
  • Canvas extended roof
  • Lifejacket, Sealegs Black
  • Internal cabin roof handle
  • Internal Gunwale Padding (Per side)
  • Roof hatches x2
  • Sliding Window (per side)
  • Utralon U-Dek upgrade

Covers

  • Storage Cover - Cabin Cover
  • Storage Cover - Full Boat Cover

Trailers

  • Trailer - 8.5m

The 8.5m Alloy Cabin has a very practical layout well- suited for serious fishing expeditions.

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Perfect for fishing and water sport

The Sealegs 8.5m Alloy Cabin offers effortless transitions between land and water, comfortably seating 6 and featuring a modular bait station for added convenience.

See for yourself how Sealegs can elevate your adventures. Contact us today to schedule a demo and experience the future of amphibious boating.