[1] Sealegs began production in 2005, and as of September 2015[update] the company had sold 1000 units into 50 countries.
After prototyping the craft, he partnered with David Mckee Wright to incorporate Sealegs International and begin production in 2005.
[3] In June 2005, businessman Maurice Bryham set a new world record for crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle at 43 minutes and 12 seconds.
This defeated a record of 1 hour and 40 minutes, set the previous year by Richard Branson in a Gibbs Aquada.
[9] In early 2009, David Mckee Wright crossed the Cook Strait in a Sealegs craft – the first time this was done in an amphibious vehicle.
[22] Enhanced power steering (EPS) – This uses smart PLC and magnetic sensor technology to provide a smooth transition from water to land.