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Python General FAQ
How does the WaterCar PYTHON rolling chassis come?
All WaterCar chassis are supplied as completed factory manufactured rollers less engine and transaxle.
How complete is a WaterCar PYTHON roller?
Imagine a complete car – take out the engine and transaxle and that is your PYTHON. They are completely assembled and painted at our factory by experts.
Who can install the engine and transaxle for me?
If you don’t feel comfortable installing the engine and transaxle yourself, we maintain a list of qualified installers.
How much will it cost to have the engine and transaxle installed in the rolling chassis?
The cost will depend on your choice of engine – cost will range between $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 inclusive of parts and labor.
How much is the rolling chassis?
Approximately $170,000.00
Does the car come with right or left hand steering?
The Python comes standard with left hand steering, but can be special ordered with right hand steering.
Do you have to register the car as both a car and a boat?
In the United Stated Amphibious cars need to be registered as both a car and a boat. When driven on US highways it must have a car registration. When it is driven in the water it must have a marine registration. Amphibious vehicles in the united stated typically have a license plate and marine stickers. Some countries only require one registration.
Can you get insurance on the vehicle?
Amphibious car insurance can be purchased through specialty car insurance companies in the United States. Another way to insure amphibious vehicles is to purchase two separate polices one for the road coverage and a marine policy for water use.
Can you use the Python in the Ocean or saltwater?
With proper maintenance the Python can be used in saltwater. The Python is designed with non-corrosive materials like fiberglass and stainless steel everywhere possible, but like any boat used in saltwater it imperative that it be properly rinsed off with freshwater and all rotating assemblies be well maintained.
Is a roof Available?
A removable hard top is in the design stages of development.
Can the Python be used in open water?
The Python is capable of going in open water. As with any 20 foot boat it is limited to how rough of seas it can be safely navigated.
Is there more maintenance needed on an amphibious car than on a regular car?
There is definitely more maintenance on amphibious vehicles then on typical cars. There are more systems that need to be checked and maintained, since one vehicle is used in both environments. The maintenance is comparable to maintaining a boat and a car.
Do you need a special license to drive an amphibious car?
A special license is not required to drive an amphibious vehicle, though a driver’s license is required to drive a vehicle on land. In the US a license is not required to drive a boat and it is not required to drive an amphibious vehicle while in the water.
Who is qualified to work on an amphibious car?
Any good mechanic should be capable of working on the Python, ideally a hot rod mechanic with marine experience. The majority of all the components that are used in the design of the Python are all top quality off the shelf components that most mechanics would recognize.
Are there seatbelts?
Seatbelts are installed on all Python amphibious vehicles. Seatbelts are required for land use, but not recommended for water use.
Can I put aftermarket wheels on the car or different tires?
Any aftermarket wheels and tires can be put on the Python as long as they are the same size as the original wheels and tires.
Are there special lights for both road and water operations?
The Python has both nautical and highway lights. Headlights and turn signals are required for land use, while navigation lights are required for marine use.
Can you tow a wake boarder or pull a water-skier?
The Python is more than capable of pulling a water skier, or wake boarder.
How long is the transition from land to water mode?
The transition is immediate, once in the water simply put the transmission in neutral and engage the jet, then push the button to raise the wheels, and then drive off like any other boat. When coming out of the water simply reverse the process.
Do I need a launch ramp to enter the water?
A launch ramp is recommended in most cases, but if the shoreline is stable and proper traction can be achieved driving in and out the water without a launch ramp is possible.
Is air conditioning available?
Not at this time.
Does it come with automatic transmission?
Automatic transmissions are not offered at this time.
Can I install air-conditioning?
Air-conditioning could be installed but is not provided by WaterCar.
Do you ship outside USA?
All sales are FOB Irvine California. We are in the process of establishing International Distributors, see Partners, through whom you will be able to purchase for delivery outside the USA.
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