Gibbs Aquada amphibious vehicle to come ashore in the US
By Donald Melanson 
posted June 13th 2007 7:51PM
posted June 13th 2007 7:51PM
Richard Branson's already used one to break little known world records, and it looks those in the US will soon finally be get a Gibbs Aquada amphibious vehicle of their very own, and for a comparative bargain no less. According to Popular Mechanics, a new version of the vehicle is set to go into production late next year with the intention of it being released in the US in the first half of 2009 for less than $100,000, as opposed to the $200,000+ it currently demands oversees. The new vehicle will also supposedly meet all US safety and emission regulations although, as Popular Mechanics points out, you will still likely need a boat license in order to (legally) get the most out of it.
Well... you only "need" a boating license if you are between 12 and 18. If you are 18 (or 21 in some states) you can operate a motorboat with just your everyday driver's license. as long as it isn't too big... which this thing isn't.
I think they mean a license for the boat, itself... Not for the operator. You will have to reigster it as a boat AND a car.
You can't just go out and drive a boat in all states. In Oregon you need to take a test and get a card (it can be done on the internet). It's some dumb rule the Marine Board made.
You should check your local state to see if it applies.
http://www.boat-ed.com
Umm Billie.. I live in Wis. also..
I can tell YOU dont OWN a boat.. Yes you need to register and license the boat.. What did you think the lil numbers were on the front of the boat.. And you renew it also.. Just like your Car...
The money is used by the DNR to keep rivers and water ways clean and usable..
Just like you need to clean your boat when moving from one water to another.. There are Laws and Rules just like the DOT has on our Roadways..
Phour, I misread the referance to a "license" I was talking about not needing a "Boating License". Yes, I own a boat and know it has to be REGISTERED...
((edit:: of note, this is in Wisconsin... Probably different in other states...))
Richard Branson will be delivering the vehicle to the U.S. in record time.
Ah yeah, I remember hearing about this thing a few years ago. I could never think of a good use for it but I've always liked it. If only I had $100,000.
Sweet now you have you car evaluated on miles drvien and hours instead of just one. LOL
i'm calling my bank for the loan now.
are you serious? good luck with your new toy...
To Nelson,so it will be ok if i could show the licence of my boat plus my drive licence? cheers...
Jeremy Clarkson would still prefer his ToyBota
LOL, that episode was hilarious! The only thing about that ToyBota was the small...sinking problem.
Nope, the only problem with the Toybota was its large driver problem!
I think I preferred Hamster's VW boat. Something about being able to cook your tea while enjoying the open water... until those two tonnes drag you down.
can I Water Ski behind it? Even Cooler, put wheels on the skis and do that amphibious too.
This is it, gents. Sell your kids and wives, quick! for fast cash.
It BETTER have one of those center console wine chilers and some rockets behind the headlights ...
How about hiring an editor? "...and it looks those in the US will soon finally be get a Gibbs Aquada amphibious vehicle of their very own, and for a comparative bargain no less."
WTF?
This will be great when that global warming makes my house beach front property.
Well this just isn't going to make you cool in ANY circle. People with boats will think you look like a knob for driving a car on the water, and people with cars will think you look like a knob for having barnacles on your spinners.
Wow big comment war on license requirements. Let's just cut to the chase.
If you can AFFORD this, licensing it as a car and a boat is NO BIG DEAL!! :-)
-Pie
Picture would be quite at home on a James Bond movie poster.
If you like amphibious cars check out this face book group;
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2587625909
Amphibians are great.
So has anybody checked out the amphibious red camaro and this cool amphibious jeep? The water car website is www.watercar.com I like this car a lot better!
Only a New Zealander could think up something as awesome as this