2022-05-02 01:39
#FDIC ATTENDEES: Thanks to all who visited us this year. We hope you had the chance to see a Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft in action. Why is this important? In 2016, Neoteric’s… Read More
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2022-04-30 00:09
Today is the next-to-the-last day of the FDIC. And it was a busy day at Neoteric Hovercraft’s FDIC Outdoor Booth 19403 – where every half hour, attendees watched a rescue hovercr… Read More
2022-04-28 23:55
Today at the FDIC, David Page, Director of the Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA, addressed attendees on “Bringing Light to the Dark.” His speech focused on three tenets: s… Read More
2022-04-27 23:47
Neoteric is ready to go! Are you ready to join us tomorrow at FDIC Outdoor Booth 19403 to see the most versatile rescue apparatus available? Come watch a Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft in action… Read More
2022-04-27 00:54
Does your department still depend on ropes, boats, divers, etc. for water, ice and mud and snow rescues? If so, you’ll definitely want to come to FDIC Outdoor Demo Booth 19403 this Thu… Read More
2022-04-24 23:49
The newest Neoteric Hovercraft – the Hovertrek II – will be exclusively powered by Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard BIG BLOCK 40.0 Gross HP EFI – marine engine. The H… Read More
2021-08-07 03:05
Firefighters & rescue professionals, we know you've seen thousands of interesting things this week at FDIC International, the largest fire conference in the world. But there's only one p… Read More
2021-08-04 10:00
Firefighters, does your department still rely on ropes, divers, boats and other apparatus for water, ice and mud rescues? Come to FDIC Outdoor Demo Booth 19302 this week to experience a Neot… Read More
2021-07-05 03:22
Before we give you the back-story on Phil Yastrow’s Hovercraft Golf Cart, take a look at how Neoteric Hovercraft are media magnets, just like Bubba’s Hover … Phil Yastrow… Read More
2021-01-27 23:29
The State Port PilotSouthport, North CarolinaBy Lee Hinnant, Jan. 20, 2021Oak Island Water Rescue has acquired a hovercraft specially designed for use by emergency responders.The department… Read More
2020-10-30 18:20
Approximately 450 miles northwest of Anchorage, you’ll find the Anvik River Lodge, the only lodge on the entire 120+ mile Anvik River. Owner Clifford Hickson and his family are n… Read More
2020-10-21 00:10
Chris: Hello Neoteric all: You might find this customer's report on his delivery run of a 55 HP 3rd hand kit built Neoteric craft from Anchorage to his Hunting ranch. He had no prior… Read More
2020-05-30 00:26
Have you ever had a birthday that made your fondest dream came true? If so, it’s most likely that your loving family arranged it.That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Robert (Bob)… Read More
2020-02-12 23:09
Retirement planning has taken an interesting turn for Myall Hawkins, an intellectual property attorney in Houston, Texas. Two major factors played an important role in that turn: 1) The… Read More
2019-07-22 20:37
As we posted earlier, Neoteric Hovercraft will be featured in an upcoming episode of Discovery Channel’s Aaron Needs a Job, starring the famous TV personality Aaron Kaufman from Fast … Read More
2019-07-08 21:22
Wildly popular Fast ‘N’ Loud star Aaron Kaufman is stepping out of his comfort zone in a big way as he dives headfirst into mechanical worlds he's never experienced before … Read More
2019-06-27 22:43
Seymour TribuneJune 26, 2019by Jordan RichartThe latest floodwater rescue tool a fire department in central Jackson County has added to its arsenal of response vehicles has drawn plenty of c… Read More
2019-06-18 23:57
Have you ever questioned the importance of hovercraft flight training? If so, you need to read this amazing story of Indiana’s Brownstown Volunteer Fire Department’s recent flood… Read More
2019-06-09 20:55
The article below from the Bellevue Leaderin Nebraska is worth of attention from fire departments everywhere.The city of Bellevue and surrounding areas have dealt with extreme flooding multi… Read More
2019-05-30 22:49
For #TBT, these excerpts from a 1966 Australian newspaper article give you a glimpse of the origin of Neoteric Hovercraft …Successful Hovercraft Trials on Lake ColacTwo days of hoverc… Read More
2019-05-22 11:30
Whether you’re interested in a rescue, recreational, commercial or military hovercraft, Neoteric gives you the perfect way to find out if a hovercraft is right for you before you buy o… Read More
2019-05-20 04:49
Unlike airboats, hovercraft are flying machines that travel above the surface on a bubble of air so they don’t create a wake on water. Airboats are flat-bottomed boats with a large pro… Read More
2019-05-04 19:19
If you think learning to fly a hovercraft – especially a rescue hovercraft – is all work and no play, check out these videos … and see what happens when a Neoteric hovercr… Read More
2019-04-25 13:00
Rarely can a company credit its origin to a single individual or family. Neoteric Hovercraft is proud to be one of those rare companies, with great thanks to the Talmage family of Long Islan… Read More
2018-12-06 23:37
For #ThrowbackThursday, let’s go back to March 14, 1964 when Chris Fitzgerald, Neoteric’s future founder and president, participated in the World’s First Hovercraft Race in… Read More
2018-11-29 22:31
Firefighters and first responders: Kick off this #ThrowbackThursday with a video of a Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft in action at last April’s Fire Department Instructors Conference. Watch… Read More
2018-10-17 21:21
Looking for something to make your time with family and friends extra special? Here’s a way to do something you’ve never done before … and then go where you’ve never… Read More
2018-08-08 16:24
Last week, three Neoteric rescue hovercraft were featured in a major Indiana Department of Homeland Security flood rescue exercise, attended by the Directors of numerous Emergency Management… Read More
2018-08-05 19:49
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – the #1 undergraduate engineering college in the U.S. for nearly 20 years – employs the ideal tool to create enthusiasm for science and engin… Read More
2018-06-14 15:54
On this #ThrowbackThursday, let’s hover back to Bubba. In 2013, golf pro Bubba Watson chose Neoteric to design and create the world’s first hovercraft golf cart. The viral video… Read More
2018-03-22 15:45
For #ThrowbackThursday, let’s fly back a year to the Neoteric Hovercraft booth at #FDIC 2017 …Wait a minute – nothing was flying last year. That hovercraft is just &hellip&hell…Read More
2018-03-08 15:51
It’s #ThrowbackThursday and time for something big!In 1991, as one of its many special projects, Neoteric custom designed a 5,000 lb. Hoverlifter for placing sand atop a Massachusetts… Read More
2018-03-01 14:00
#ThrowbackThursday flies you back to 2012, when WealthTV (now known as AWE - A Wealth of Entertainment) featured Neoteric Hovercraft on its popular show Boys Toys, hosted by Emmy-nominated J… Read More
2018-02-22 13:30
For #ThrowbackThursday, read what first responders said after participating in a Neoteric HoverTrek™ water rescue filmed by a documentary crew back in 2009 …See the full photo g… Read More
2018-02-21 02:33
If you’ve ever wanted to own a hovercraft – for recreational, rescue, commercial or even military use – here’s the perfect opportunity for you!Limited-Time Sale:10 %… Read More
2018-02-15 17:36
For #ThrowbackThursday let’s go back four years and watch one of the most informative videos about hovercraft you’ll ever see!Indiana Outdoor Adventures, broadcast to 44+ million… Read More
2018-02-14 23:12
In 1983, Neoteric President Chris Fitzgerald was honored to be selected as the very first Entrepreneur in Residence at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the #1 undergraduate engineering c… Read More
2018-02-08 15:16
For #ThrowbackThursday, let's hover back to the early 1980s, when Neoteric's new LeMere and Neova II hovercraft gained international fame in television commercials. They were featured in TV… Read More
2018-02-01 16:32
To say that Neoteric Founder/President Chris Fitzgerald has devoted his life to hovercraft is no exaggeration. He began designing award-winning hovercraft in his early teens and quickly attr… Read More
2018-01-25 16:26
For #ThrowbackThursday, hover back to the early 1980s, when Neoteric created 15 Hovercraft Dragons for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida …Neoteric President Chris Fitzgerald (cent… Read More
2018-01-24 23:32
Watch Neoteric hovercraft in action and step inside our manufacturing facility as President Chris Fitzgerald explains the importance of hovercraft to CBS affiliate WTHI-TV …Learn more… Read More
2018-01-23 16:19
Throughout our decades of business, one of Neoteric’s primary goals is to constantly strive to improve our products. Since the skirt system is one of the most important parts of your h… Read More
2018-01-19 01:12
For #ThrowbackThursday, enjoy a promotional video from 1991 featuring Neoteric's classic Questrek hovercraft ...Watch more Neoteric Hovercraft videos Read More
2018-01-13 20:39
As of today, 462 homes have been damaged and 65 completely destroyed by the devastating flooding and mudslides that struck southern California Tuesday. Seventeen people have died and five ar… Read More
2018-01-03 20:39
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Home Island is a tiny, palm-covered speck at an uninhabited coral atoll, much like “Gilligan’s Island” in 1960s television series. Home… Read More
2017-12-29 00:53
It’s that time of year in much of the world: the time when outdoor lovers have stowed away their boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes and ATVs and are sitting inside hoping for some snowmob… Read More
2017-12-12 21:22
In ice and water rescues, there is a universally accepted sequence: “reach, throw, row and go.” A “go” rescue is the point at which first responders physically go out… Read More
2017-11-14 23:30
Nueces County Record StarMay 15, 2017By Mark WilsonA husband and his pregnant wife who became lost and exhausted while on a tubing excursion late Sunday afternoon on the Brazos River were re… Read More
2017-11-14 22:35
Terre Haute Tribune-StarSeptember 2, 2017By Howard GreningerFire chief: Hovercraft are ‘perfect tool for this kind of situation’An amphibious craft built in Terre Haute is helpin… Read More
2017-05-15 10:00
Seguridad de Guanajuato, the state public security forces, is a branch of government in Mexico that is similar to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It's headquarters are in the city… Read More
2017-04-29 01:45
#FDIC2017 ends tomorrow - it’s your last chance to visit Booth 2704 and see why the Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft performs the absolute safest and fastest rescue operations – especi… Read More
2017-04-27 21:01
Firefighters and first responders are gathering at FDIC Booth 2704 in the Indiana Convention Center. That’s because the Neoteric Hovercraft – the ONLY rescue hovercraft exhibitor… Read More
2017-04-24 00:22
Neoteric Hovercraft, Inc. is honored to be the only rescue hovercraft exhibitor at this year's #FDIC International. And at Booth 2704, we’re giving away something extremely import… Read More
2017-02-21 00:27
Canada’s Voyageur Winter Carnival at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay is the largest winter event in Northwestern Ontario. And Fort William Historical Park is one of the lar… Read More
2017-02-13 00:33
Yesterday in Iowa the Council Bluffs Fire Department rescued a fisherman who had fallen through the ice on Lake Manawa and was submerged in icy water while clinging to the ice shelf.Captain… Read More
2017-01-23 01:40
The FDIC (Fire Department Instructor Conference) is the world’s largest firefighter conference and expo, attended by more than 35,000 firefighters, chiefs and instructors from more tha… Read More
2016-10-29 01:20
Maritime Reporter and Marine News magazines recently published articles emphasizing the need for hovercraft to be increasingly used as a primary rescue vehicle - especially in water, mud, fl… Read More
2016-10-17 20:48
Lockheed Martin, the global security and aerospace company, is known for developing advanced technology, focusing on military vehicles. One of its many projects, in process for more than a d… Read More
2016-10-05 19:11
In recent years, China’s demand for American-made products is increasing. Surveys reveal that authenticity and quality are the two main reasons for the growth of this demand. In China… Read More
2016-09-24 18:03
The signature commemorative event of the state’s 200th birthday is the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Patterned after the Olympic Torch Relay, Indiana’s version will pass thro… Read More
2016-09-24 18:02
The signature commemorative event of the state’s 200th birthday is the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Patterned after the Olympic Torch Relay, Indiana’s version will pass thro… Read More
2016-08-20 22:17
Question: Of all natural disasters, which is the fastest growing and most costly?Answer: Devastating floods – like those now plaguing Louisiana – are rapidly inc… Read More
2016-06-29 23:15
June 29 is National Rescuers Day in Poland. What perfect timing that WOPR christened and launched their new Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft in Szczecin, Poland right before National Rescuers Day… Read More
2016-04-20 23:14
First responders, does your department still rely on ropes, boats and other apparatus for water, ice and mud rescues? Come to Booth 2540 this Thursday through Saturday at the FDIC in Indiana… Read More
2016-03-14 03:09
The FDIC (Fire Department Instructor Conference) is the world’s largest fire training-based conference and exhibition, attended by more than 35,000 firefighters, fire chiefs, officers… Read More
2016-01-20 01:40
From Washington D.C. to Arizona, this is a week of hovercraft ‘firsts’ in the U.S.Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear its first hovercraft case in history, Sturgeon v.Masica et… Read More
2016-01-15 03:30
A hovercraft can take you just about anywhere – even to the U.S. Supreme Court. There are places, however, where a hovercraft cannot take you … places such as every national par… Read More
2015-12-15 01:50
Due to their sleek design, state-of-the-art engineering, patented reverse thrust system, and more than 40 years of proven excellence, the Neoteric HoverTrek™ is an extremely popular ho… Read More
2015-12-08 01:32
The following article about the Branch County Sheriff's Department's Neoteric rescue hovercraft was published in Michigan's Shoreline Magazine ...Branch County hovercraft can helpmake ice re… Read More
2015-10-20 23:22
Yes, we're in business to sell hovercraft. But did you know that the Neoteric hovercraft is the most popular hovercraft out there for helping other businesses sell their products and service… Read More
2015-10-19 05:19
No doubt about it – a Neoteric hovercraft is the next level of cool. That’s why the media keep us so busy. What’s up next? Move over, Bubba's Hover - the Neoteric Hovercraf… Read More
2015-10-12 20:27
The Neoteric Rescue Hovercraft owned by the White River Hazleton Volunteer Fire Department has served them well since they purchased it in 2011. The Department operates a dive boat, but need… Read More
2015-07-22 19:11
Yes, hovercraft are fun, but they also serve the greater good – and not just in rescue operations. Organized by the Hoverclub of America, a group of hovercraft adventurers will come to… Read More
2015-07-12 23:37
Flooding has been a serious problem in the United States this year. The current threat is focused on the central states; hopefully it won’t reach the catastrophic proportions suffered… Read More
2015-06-30 23:09
Colin Steadman of Calgary has been flying hovercraft since 2008. Now he and his family are ready to make “a dream come true” in their Neoteric hovercraft, with two adventure trip… Read More
2015-05-30 00:23
After being hit with catastrophic storms this month, much of Texas – including Houston, the fourth-largest city in the U.S. - has been turned into a flood disaster zone. Massive search… Read More
2015-05-20 18:07
Check out the drone video of Mansfield Fire Department’s rescue HoverTrek™ searching for victims during the recent Texas flooding. Without the extreme maneuverability of Neoteric… Read More
2015-05-19 16:53
This Neoteric HoverTrek™ is probably the only light hovercraft in the world that has circumnavigated the globe. As one of the huge array of toys on board the luxury yacht SuRi, the cra… Read More
2015-05-16 03:35
When you think of military hovercraft, typically what comes to mind are the U.S. Navy’s 100-ton LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) and the new generation of SSCs (Ship-to-Shore Connector… Read More
2015-05-12 18:54
A rash of tornadoes and thunderstorms battered Texas and Arkansas last Sunday, leaving a path of destruction that caused five deaths and dozens of injuries.Mansfield, Texas was one of many c… Read More
2015-04-23 21:59
The Davis County, Utah Sheriff's Office has relied on a Neoteric rescue HoverTrek™ for three years now and they say it has, without question, saved lives. The hovercraft is ideal… Read More
2015-04-23 02:24
On a recent Saturday morning, five men walked out on ice-covered Muskegon Lake in Michigan for a little ice fishing. But they faced a real catch! Around noon, they noticed changes in the ice… Read More
2015-04-18 21:53
Neoteric customer Gary Meyers created this great video of the 2015 Lake Havasu, AZ HoverFest, a part of the Lake Havasu Boat Show, one of the premiere boat shows in the Southwest USA. As you… Read More
2015-04-09 15:05
Whether you’re affiliated with a golf course, a country club or other event venue, or you’re involved in planning an event, or you've been invited to an event – this blog p… Read More
2015-04-09 15:05
Whether you’re affiliated with a golf course, a country club or other event venue, or you’re involved in planning an event, or you've been invited to an event – this blog p… Read More
2015-04-01 15:18
The spring melt is well underway in many parts of the world, and those areas where first responders have a Neoteric hovercraft available for ice rescues are exceptionally well-prepared. Thos… Read More
2015-03-30 17:06
On Sunday, first responders from the Onset Fire Department used their Neoteric Workhorse hovercraft to rescue 10 deer that had fallen through the ice at Long Beach Point in Wareham, Massachu… Read More
2015-03-08 23:15
From ice fishing to ice rescues to winter recreation, the Neoteric hovercraft is a one-of-a-kind ice vehicle. Ride along with Neoteric president Chris Fitzgerald on the icy Wabash River and… Read More
2015-02-22 17:45
Have you always wanted a hovercraft for recreation, but think you can’t afford one? Are you a first responder whose department could use a hovercraft to make your water, mud and ice re… Read More
2015-02-19 21:42
Today is Throwback Thursday #TBT and it’s a meme especially suited to Neoteric. As the world’s original light hovercraft manufacturer, we have decades of history to share!On this… Read More
2015-02-17 22:10
You’ve already read about Michigan’s North Muskegon Fire Department featuring their Neoteric hovercraft at a statewide Ice Rescue Conference & Education Day. Even thoug… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Snohomish County Fire District 19’s two Neoteric hovercraft have been deployed in the rescue and recovery efforts at the Oso, Washington mudslide since the initial alarm and will remai… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our thoughts are with the people of Oso, Washington, and with the first responders assisting them after the massive mudslide that devastated the community on Saturday. Thankfully, Snohomish… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We’ve all seen Bubba’s Hover. But you don’t necessarily need a hovercraft golf cart per se to hover like Bubba – any Neoteric Hovercraft model will do.And every golf… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you always wanted a recreational hovercraft, but think you can’t afford one? Are you a first responder who wishes your department had a rescue hovercraft, but the funding isn&rsqu&hell…Read More
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