How much does a small sea plane cost?

Question

I'm interested in a small (4-seater?), used sea plane for salt water use. How much should I expect to pay for one of these. Best answer will have links and maybe even pictures to back up their response/suggestion.

Answer 1

You are looking at about $100,000US for a capable four seater for salt water use. Cessna 185 can carry four people and luggage resonably. Prices will vary based on condition, age, hours, and engine/prop overhaul times.

The cheapest plane that will do the job is a Cessna 180 or a 172XP and these run in the $80,000 range, but they don't perform as good so you will have to trade passengers for fuel or baggage.

Don't waste you money on an amphibious float plane because they are more expensive and you lose one person and luggage in useful weight, (A 300HP Cessna 185 is a dog on amphibs when fully loaded).

There are cheaper planes in the two seat range:

http://www.barnstormers.com/ad_detail.php?ID=108868&ReturnURL=%2FFloat%2BPlane%2520Classifieds.html

The Aeronca or Taylorcraft are very capable two seat float planes but aren't recommended for open ocean.

Answer 2

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First, the plane has to be flightworthy before landing (if there is a failure in the air, the plane is often not controllable) Second, the pilot must know that he/she is about to land. (many crashes occur as a result of an error as to where the runway is). Third, there needs to be a smooth surface for the pontoons. A sea of a couple feet would be a disaster. Float plane usually land on lakes or protected bays. They also land at a slower fight speed, which means that they can handle slightly larger waves without causing the plane to cartwheel. Fourth, there would be a big fuel cost to have this extra feature. Lot'sa drag. It would be worse than having the landing gear down full time. This would also impact flight speed and stability. You need to fly slow. There was a miracle on the hudson because the first three criteria were in place. Adding pontoons would save few lives at a very high monetary cost.

Answer 3

Float Plane Cost

Answer 4

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How much does a small sea plane cost?
I'm interested in a small (4-seater?), used sea plane for salt water use. How much should I expect to pay for one of these. Best answer will have links and maybe even pictures to back up their response/suggestion.

Answer 5

we are looking for small sea plane for 4 seated in a cheap cost, which may use for any emergency rescue the south west coastal people

Answer 6

You can pick up a single engine 2000 Bancarz Thumper for about $144,000 USD or a few kilos, depending on the quality of your cargo.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

How much would it cost to buy Africa? How can anyone answer this question with accuracy given the details?

Are we talking Cessna or what kind of aircraft?

Answer 9

97 cents at Walmart... matchbox

Answer 10

$160,000