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Duck Tour CaptAIns
Manager/ Assistant Manager
Duck Tour CaptAIns
Earn top pay plus tips.
Drive the amazing, unsinkable Hydra-Terra along our tour route over land and water.
Master Captains License or CDL, or the ability to acquire these licenses.
FT/PT
Contact: Jaredan@BransonDuckTours.com
Tour Guides
Manager/ Assistant Manager
Duck Tour CaptAIns
Earn top pay plus tips.
Do you enjoy being in front of a crowd? Are you outgoing? Do you have a good stage presence and the ability to tell a good story?
FT/PT
Contact: Jaredan@BransonDuckTours.com
Manager/ Assistant Manager
Manager/ Assistant Manager
Manager/ Assistant Manager
Responsible for managing customer care, staff, safety, and training. Give customers a reason to do business with us.
FT/PT
Contact: Jaredan@BransonDuckTours.com
Safety
The amazing Hydra-TerrA: proven to be UNSINKABLE
The Hydra-Terra is manufactured by Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International, LLC (CAMI). CAMI specializes in foam-filled, unsinkable amphibious vehicles. The engine is in the middle of the vehicle in the center tunnel. Along both sides of the hull, there are many box compartments made of aluminum. These compartments are filled with urethane flotation foam, approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. There are no wires, mechanics, or fluids running into or through these foam-filled compartments. The construction at the top resembles large pontoons on each side of the engine room tunnel. In the unlikely event of flooding, the only place water can accumulate is in the very center of the vehicle. As water cannot move freely from side to side, stability of the vehicle is maintained.
The foam provides enough bouyancy for the fully loaded Hydra-Terra + 1,000 lbs. In testing, when the drain plugs were removed to allow water to freely flood the center tunnel, the Hydra-Terra's floor was still about 8" ABOVE the water line.
Seaworthiness
The Hydra-Terra is certified for partially protected waters and 3 foot waves. The Hydra-Terra has proven, in actual tests verified by the United States Coast Guard, to be exceptionally stable on the water. When fully loaded with passengers, the distance from the water up to the top rail (freeboard) is 4 feet! This makes the Hydra-Terra better equipped than any DUWK to handle rough water.
Partially Protected Waters - Includes vessels on a Limited Coastwise route, not more than 20 miles from a harbor of safe refuge. Hydra-Terra's carry this rating.
Protected Waters - Includes vessels on certain lakes, bays, and sounds. No WWII DUKW has a rating above protected waters.
Passenger Safety
Hydra-Terra's follow all DOT and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Hydra-Terra's are all inspected during manufacturing process to ensure all federal regulations for passenger safety are followed. Passenger escape, access doors, aisle widths, and distance from seat to door are all included in the Hydra-Terra's approved design.
The WWII DUKW’s have grandfather protections and numerous special exemptions from current safety standards. Compared to Hydra-Terra's, DUWK's aisle ways are much smaller, doors are smaller, and emergency egress is more difficult.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are stowed beneath each seat and child-size PFDs are available on board.
