New Zealand company Sealegs has begun licensing its own patented technology for amphibious boats. The first licence has been granted to ASIS Boats of Dubai, a manufacturer of fast-moving inflatable boats.
ASIS Boats will equip the 6.5-meter boat with wheels, powered by a Volvo V6 225HP engine.
The current technology will be suitable for boats weighing up to 2.5 tons, but an updated version, suitable for heavier vehicles (up to 6.5 tons) is expected in June.
Also, until recently the system from Sealegs could only be used with smaller boats, but soon it will be available for boats around 12 meters (36 feet) in length.
With the opportunity to acquire a license to use the technology, other manufacturers are expected to bring water and land-based watercraft to the market.
