Wipline 8750 Floats

Seaplane

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Float dimensions (Length / Height / Width)

31’2" (9.5 m) x 3’3" (0.99 m) x 3’6″ (1.07 m)

Displacement in Fresh Water

8,741 lbs (3,965 kg)

Maximum Flotation

9,712 lbs (4,405 kg)

Exchange Weight

757 lbs (343 kg)

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Amphibian

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Float dimensions (Length / Height / Width)

31’9" (9.68 m) x 3’3" (0.99 m) x 3’6″ (1.07 m)

Displacement in Fresh Water

8,240 lbs (3,738 kg)

Maximum Flotation

9,155 lbs (4,153 kg)

Exchange Weight

1,142 lbs (518 kg)

Flying to a remote mountain lake hopping between the islands of the Mediterranean Sea, Wipaire can outfit your Caravan with the versatility you need. The Cessna Caravan is frequently referred to as the sport utility vehicle of the air. Combine this workhorse of an aircraft with a set of rugged Wipline 8750 floats and our performance, convenience or utility enhancing modifications and you have an aircraft that will fly you from business meeting to your weekend getaway.

• Amphibious or seaplane floats available
• The 208 Caravan has a gross weight increase to 8,750 pounds on floats, an increase of 750 lbs from the stock Caravan gross weight
• The 208B Caravan has a gross weight of 9,062 pounds on floats, a 255 pound increase over the Grand Caravan EX stock gross weight
• Available for the Grand Caravan EX, Grand Caravan with Blackhawk XP140 Performance Upgrade, and the 675 hp Grand Caravan
• Features more buoyancy at the aft of the float than the legacy 8000 float
• Hull features fluted, high deadrise forward bottoms and extra buoyancy — inspired by our very successful 13000 float for the Twin Otter, which is renowned for its superior handling in high seas and wind
• Best nose and main gear on the market, proven in the field and imitated by competitors
• Low maintenance main gear retraction mechanism and oleo design with no latches or slides to lubricate or stick
• Main gear oil bath wheels reduce maintenance and replacement costs by continuously lubricating the wheel bearings
• Internal cables for water rudder controls
• Non-skid coated, flat top decks for safety
• Enhanced safety with Wipaire’s exclusive Laser Gear Advisory system and gear position indicator on the float deck of amphibious floats
• Four large float hatches for gear with 150 pounds carrying capacity each
• Aluminum skins and parts are laser cut and rivet holes are pre-punched so that replacement parts fit perfectly
• Replaceable wear strips on main keel for ease of maintenance