Lake Buccaneer: Where Adventure Meets the Water

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The Lake Buccaneer is a four-seat, single-engine amphibious seaplane that combines rugged utility with pure fun. With a Lycoming IO-360-B1A engine delivering 200 horsepower, a fixed-pitch propeller, and retractable landing gear, the Buccaneer is built for both land and water—giving pilots the freedom to touch down wherever adventure calls.

This versatile aircraft boasts a maximum cruise speed of 133 knots (150 mph) and a service ceiling of 14,700 feet, offering solid cross-country capability as well as low-and-slow scenic flying. With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,690 lbs and a useful load of 1,135 lbs, it has plenty of room for passengers, gear, and a cooler full of lakeside essentials.

The cockpit features classic analog instrumentation paired with a panel-mounted Garmin GPS, making it IFR/VFR capable and perfect for discovering remote seaplane bases. Whether you’re pursuing your ASES (Airplane Single-Engine Sea) rating or planning weekend getaways to your favorite hidden coves, the Buccaneer is ready—with all the required safety equipment and flotation gear to fly smart and land wet.