Cruden to push the boat out at IAAPA 2014
Leading simulator company will bring its fully integrated powerboat simulator to IAAPA 2014; unique concept is an affordable route to realistic, accurate motion and group fun.
Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will unveil its complete new powerboat simulator at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando (November 17-21 2014; booth 1047). Cruden launched the powerboat’s ‘vehicle model’ and seascape visuals at the IAAPA show last year and this is the first occasion at which the complete simulator – with boat body and interior, including seats, steering wheel and controls – will be shown.
The Cruden Powerboat 5CTR is a new interactive experience for up to five guests. It brings an unprecedented level of accuracy and realism to the attractions industry. Cruden has applied the same, detailed modeling approach to wave and boat dynamics and professional image generation as the industry has come to expect from its race car simulators. It has worked with the Dutch military on its fast interceptor vessels and security boats as well as Florida powerboat specialists and drivers to get the motion just right.
With two of the crew at the front controling the helm, throttle, trim and navigation, and three participating in the action from the back seats, guests are fully immersed via realistic motion (roll, pitch and heave) and interaction with ocean swell, waves and the wake from other boats. The result is a thrilling, high speed group experience which allows two or more boats to race against each other.
With greater guest throughput and a more affordable motion system than a race car simulator requires, Cruden’s Powerboat 5CTR is a more financially attractive way for attractions to acquire a high end interactive ride. At 3.5 m long, 2.3 m wide and 2.5 m high, the simulator makes an imposing centre stage simulator experience. The Powerboat 5CTR starts at €87,500 for one simulator and €165,000 for two in the recommended dual set-up.
“We are very excited about the impact the Cruden Powerboat 5CTR will make on the IAAPA show floor this year,” says Frank Kalff, commercial director of Cruden. “We were keen to get initial feedback from the industry last year and so married up the powerboat simulator software with a motorsport motion system. People had so much fun and couldn’t believe how realistic the experience was, in particular the elating feeling of bouncing off the waves again and again.
“We’ve been developing more games and challenges including precision driving around buoys in creeks, lakes and the open sea. This will be one noisy ride – not just from the sound of the carefully tuned boat engine but because there will be five people shouting at each other, working as a team, to control and navigate the boat to achieve various challenges.”
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About Cruden
Cruden is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of professional, interactive, motion-based racing simulators. The company develops the most high tech, realistic and accurate professional equipment for the top levels of international motorsport, including Formula 1, as well as vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. The same package is then made available to the global attractions market and to private individuals to create a motorsport experience which simply does not compare with ‘games’ machines on the market. Cruden’s heritage is in the development of professional simulators for the aerospace, marine and automotive industries. Originating from Fokker Aircraft Company, the company was FCS Racing Simulation before becoming Cruden in 2006. www.cruden.com
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