Maritime Survey Australia surveyor Isi Lyons recently completed a periodic vessel survey on the Elka, a six-metre flat-bottom airboat operated by BMS Tours Lake Eildon.
Airboats are most commonly used as a means of transportation in marshy and shallow waterways which conventional propeller-driven vessels are unable to navigate. Previously, the Elka had a successful career showing passengers the shallow backwaters of the Murray river thanks to a skid plate allowing her to navigate water just a few inches deep.
The Elka’s powerful 454 Chev Motor provides her passengers with thrilling high-speed rides while at low speeds, she is highly manoeuvrable and capable of turning on the spot. Fully surveyed to 2C for up to 7 passengers, the Elka has recently started operating at Lake Eildon where owner Brian operates sightseeing cruises, and recently also started a restaurant boat to cater for bus tour groups.
For more information or to book your next Lake Eildon sightseeing experience, visit BMS Tours Lake Eildon or phone Brian on 0437 866 722.
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