| With new products and technology being unveiled | | | | system. On the boat side, the hull is all aluminum, |
| daily, I know that a recantation of my upcoming | | | | which doesn't rust, and the upper structure is |
| assertion is likely to be forthcoming. We really | | | | made of fiberglass. A Berkley Marine Jet powers |
| cannot walk on water! However, thanks to the | | | | the Hydra Spyder, while a computerized air-ride |
| Cool Amphibious Manufacturers Incorporated | | | | retractable four-point front and rear suspension |
| (C.A.M.I.), driving across it is not a problem as long | | | | system keeps it afloat. All of the additional weight |
| as the depth of water is around four feet. So far | | | | brought on the frame to function as a boat is at |
| C.A.M.I. has produced several large unsinkable | | | | the bottom of the vehicle. So, its heaviness |
| vehicles, which are Terra Wind and Ford Explorer | | | | doesn't impact the vehicle's roadworthiness. |
| variants, along with its small and sporty Hydra | | | | Transitioning from land to water or vice versa is |
| Spyder. Perhaps such extreme-opposite vehicle | | | | as simple as switching transmissions from the |
| types are presented to prove that size really | | | | car's to the boat's. |
| doesn't matter at all when designing these | | | | C.A.M.I's "car-boats" were featured on ABC's |
| magnificent, dual-transmission amphibious vehicles. | | | | Good Morning America and numerous other TV |
| The Hydra Spyder's prototype features a 502 | | | | programs, magazines and newspapers worldwide. |
| cubic-inch, fuel-injected engine, whereas the | | | | Although these vehicles can be operated in |
| production units contain the Corvette LS2 Gen IV | | | | saltwater, ocean voyages are not recommended. |
| engine and a six-speed TKO high-performance | | | | Visit the firm's website for specific pricing, a list of |
| manual transmission. It also has front-wheel drive, | | | | optional features, and to see the vehicles in |
| a four-wheel disc-brake system, 17-inch rims and | | | | production. |
| wheels, and a stainless steel Sidewinder exhaust | | | | |