40P Pirate Ship

Building a Park Around a Flagship Swing Ride

Some rides fill a gap in a lineup; a flagship shapes the lineup around it. The 5PS-04 is the largest ship in this range, and buying it changes how a site is planned. Paths are drawn to pass it, seating faces it, and the tallest structure on the plot usually becomes the reference point guests navigate by. That is a planning decision as much as a purchasing one.

The ride is a long pendulum swing at full scale. The hull rises high, pauses at the top and sweeps back through the centre, which is why crowds gather at the fence even when they are not queuing.

40 Seats, 26x11 m: Site and Civil Works

Forty seats per cycle and a covered area of about twenty-six by eleven metres define the plot the ride needs, including the swing envelope and the standing area around it. The foundation follows the engineering drawing issued before production, so the civil contractor can price and pour to a fixed specification rather than guess. Settle the pad location early: moving a structure this size after ground works begin is costly.

What 14 m of Height Means for Views and Zoning

The ship swings to about fourteen metres at its highest. That height gives riders a view over much of a mid-sized park, which is a real part of the appeal, and it also creates a landmark visible from outside the boundary. Planners should check the height against local rules and surrounding structures, then use it to separate a loud thrill zone from quieter family areas.

Boarding Layout and Peak-Day Throughput

Forty riders board in one wave, so the practical limit on throughput is how quickly the platform empties and refills. A dedicated entry lane, a fixed seating order and staff positioned on both sides of the hull shorten each turn. Over a busy weekend those seconds compound, and a well-drilled team can sell more rides without changing the equipment. Parks running this as their headline ship often pair it with a 32-seat pirate ship in a second zone, so peak crowds split between two attractions rather than one.

Drive Load, Voltage and Running Budget

The drive is rated at 44 kW and runs on a 380 V three-phase supply. Because the swing recovers energy through the drive on part of each cycle, the cost per rider depends on how full the ship leaves the platform. Running full cycles and avoiding half-empty swings is the simplest way to control the electricity line in your operating budget.

Heavy-Part Logistics and On-Site Assembly

Sections ship in export packaging with protective cushioning and a complete parts manifest, sized for container transport. Assembly is handled by our crew or supervised on site, with lifting and access planned in advance. Once the hull is up, commissioning confirms swing limits, braking and every interlock before the first guest boards. A lighter ship such as the standard 24-seat pirate ship follows the same routine at a smaller scale.

Technical Specifications