![]() |
![]() |
![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
Click for Order Forms
and Prices: |
For ordering the KIT only, click HERE |
For ordering a Ready to Drive Vehicle, click HERE |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
NEW SURF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Features
|
THE MARINE SIDE |
---|
Speed in water
According to the official press release in the 1960's the maximum speed in water for the Amphicar was quoted as "Wasserfahrt: -Hoechstgeschwindigkeit 10km/h" (6.2mph/5.4knots). No manufacturer would deliberately undersell his product therefore it is fairly safe to assume that 6.2 mph is in fact the max speed you will ever get out of an Amphicar. You would have thought that with over 50 years more development that someone could better this - well you can't. Water speed for a displacement hull is a function of the square root of the water line in metres multiplied by 2.8 for mph, 2.4 for knots or 4.5 for kph. The 4 Wheel Drive Surf with its 8" diameter impeller (upgraded from 6" on the earlier 2wd) has a speed of approx 6mph, which ties in very neatly with the above formula and is impressive considering the extra carrying capacity, size and specification compared with the much smaller 2wd Amphicar. |
Early amphibious cars had no problems with low powered, cool lamps but today's modern lamps run hot and it is not possible to drive into water with them switched on without cracking the glass, for this reason every front and rear lamp on the Surf is protected with high impact 5/16" (8mm) clear acrylic plastic so none of the lamps can ever contact the water. Special attention has been paid to the sealing of the prop shafts (the only components going thru the hull). To eliminate the need for a mild steel chassis the hull and deck are manufactured as one piece mouldings which are then bonded together to form a single homogeneous monocoque self coloured structure, all the load bearing areas - engine, gearbox, transfer box, steering, f/r axles, dampers, springs etc - have marine grade stainless steel spreader plates imbedded into the laminate. The advantage of a self coloured modern plastic composite is that it can be repaired and scratches easily rubbed out. An anti-slip pattern is moulded into various areas of the deck as an aid to safety. Being plastic composite there is never any need to wash the car regardless of whether it has been in fresh or salt water. |
For UK customers who are VAT registered you can claim back the 20% tax if you use it in your business
(for export you may also find tax advantages as well - suggest you contact your local Government dept for further info) and don't forget with our pick-up you can still use our production soft and hard tops and even convert it at a later date into a 4 seater.
The approximate cargo size is 24" (610mm) high (to waist line) x 47.5" (1210mm) wide x 51" (1300mm) long. A panel van version can be produced by using our hardtop with solid side panels |
ATTENTION TO DETAIL Some funny things happen when you put a car in water, here are a few and our solutions to them:- |
Axle suck
|
![]() |
None of the Suzuki components (other than the transfer box) are modified which means that if any servicing /repair work is required any competent garage can undertake it,
also spares will be available anywhere in the World where the Suzuki is sold. We recommend that once a year (normally at the end of the season)
The underside of the car is examined, in particular the steel axle/suspension components and if they have been scratched and the paint removed they are
cleaned up and high quality marine paint re-applied.
|
SPECIFICATIONS (typical) | |
---|---|
Proper doors (fitted) (can you imagine getting into an amphib with the weather equipment on with no doors? - or even more importantly trying to get out quickly in an emergency).
The Surf doors open ABOVE the water line so can be opened safely when the car is in the water. FULL 4 seater 2 door proper lockable easy access doors Left or Right hand drive. 5 speed gearbox, selectable 2wd high, 4wd high, 4wd low and PTO. Clock. Fully reclining front seats with head rests. Tilting rear seats. Vanity mirror on sun visor with operating instructions. 9 gallon/42L fuel tank. Diagonally split dual brake system, servo, disc front, drum rear. Central locking. Radio/CD player. |
15" Aluminium spoke wheels with 205/70 tyres. 1 internal, 2 external electric mirrors. Halogen headlamps, hazard warning, rear fog, reversing and side repeaters. 2 speed wipers and delay. Speedo, rev counter, fuel gauge, water temp, Full set of Surf decals (fitted). Pair entry foot steps (fitted). 3 speed heater fan s/h electric engine fan 2 bilge pumps with auto float switches (fitted). 25 row oil cooler. Red/green/white navigation lamp. Front stainless steel tow eye Rear boarding platform. 4 grab handles (fitted) Stainless steel heat exchanger for engine water (fitted). |
![]() | ||||||
![]() | ||||||
| ||||||
|
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ENGINE-:
JET-:
|
DIMENSIONS
|
IVA package | |||||||||||||
ALL low volume cars in the
UK have to pass
IVA. Whatever car you buy you must ask to see a copy of an IVA pass
certificate proving that the car can pass. If you cant be shown a pass certificate alarm bells should start to ring.
No IVA = cannot be use on the road (and it will make it virtually impossible to sell the car on). For exports
it is usually easier get us to IVA test and register the car in the UK before submitting to register in your country.![]() The IVA package includes the following:- | |||||||||||||
|
WHAT YOU GET IN THE SURF KIT | |||
---|---|---|---|
PARTS SUPPLIED WITH KIT | |||
| |||
DONOR CAR | |||
SUITABLE JIMNY DONOR CAR, soft or hard top
From approx 2005 to 2013:- Must be with push button transfer box and ABS must be 3 port i.e. 3 brake pipes to wheels (only one pipe going to back axle) NOT 4 port DONOR CAR PRICES PLUMMET If you are buying a fully built Dutton there are 2 main sources of donor car:- 1/ Since UK insurance companies have decided that fully comprehensive insurance cover is cheaper than basic Fire & Theft the market has been flooded with cheap slightly damaged cars, most have more than halved in their value in the last few years. Typically a 2 - 4 year old Jimny would have cost around £4000 now these are available for around £1500 We are registered with www.copart.co.uk that auctions 1000 (that's not a typo) damaged cars every day. If you have ordered a complete Surf you can search Copart for the donor car you want us to use. Give us the bid # and maximum price you want to pay and we will bid for it on your behalf. If we win the bid you MUST pay within 2 days. See the image below as an example of the fees involved.
We can collect the donor car from any Copart - contact factory for quote (or you can collect it and deliver to us) Look for a donor with lots of light body damage category C,D,S,N, unrecorded or stolen recovered, NOT cat A or B. Jimny can be any year after mid 2005 identify by checking it has the electronic transfer box, not the earlier manual transfer box 2/ You can supply us with the donor car DONOR CARS FOR KIT BUILDS You can join Copart for £50 and bid on a suitable donor for your kit | |||
THE BUILD-UP | |||
We have already built well over 280 amphibious cars as complete cars - most have been thru SVA/IVA. So when you build up your Surf you know that it will pass IVA and that any assembly problems would have been ironed out during our 28 years of amphibious car production. As a free extra customer service - if you deliver your completed Surf to us we will check over the major components. This service is completely free and includes a full water test. | |||
ASSEMBLY MANUAL | |||
The 115 page full colour Dutton SURF Assembly Manual is available as a PDF file from us. We recommend not printing off the manual until you have the kit in front of you as we are constantly improving it. Click HERE to go to the Downloads page. | |||
OPTIONAL EXTRAS | |||
![]() Front soft-top, main hardtop, side windows. |
![]() LWB Hardtop | ||
![]() Fishing rod compartment. |
![]() Front Hardtop | ||
![]() Lifting Strap |
![]() Lifting Strap | ||
![]() Towing Bracket |
![]() Outboard bracket (removable bracket not shown) | ||
![]() Poupe Deck |
![]() Poupe Deck | ||
![]() Poupe Deck |
![]() |
Specifications liable to change without notice. DUTTON is a registered Trade Mark. |
![]() |
Click for Order Forms
and Prices below: |
For ordering the KIT only, click HERE |
For ordering a Ready to Drive Vehicle, click HERE |
![]() |
![]() | |
![]() |