BoatsToGo.com is proud to
introduce
first in a World SOLAR INFLATABLE BOAT!
Running a conventional gas outboard engine
even at low rate of speed burn a lot of expensive gas, makes noise and pollutes
the environment. Electric-powered
boats are cheap, quite and clean. The only drawbacks are lower
rate of speed and re-charging hassles. However, having solar panels
may eliminate need of running cables from the dock or moving heavy batteries for recharging.
Solar-powered inflatable boat can cruise at full speeds of 3-7
mph for
around 6 hours non-stop under the cloudless sky. Next day solar panels will recharge batteries in a matter
of hours while boat is not in use.
Electric trolling engine connected
directly to the battery that is at the same time being charged
by the solar array via charge controller. Solar power almost double
run time of a battery on a sunny day.
When first battery fully discharged, second
battery can run for another 2 hours, while first battery is
being charged. After secondary battery is fully discharged,
first battery can be connected once again to run electric engine
for another 30-45 minutes. With this setup, solar powered
inflatable boat can run around 5-6 hours.
Electric engine can also run
directly connected to the solar array, but at very low rate of
speed, and each cloud or shade will stop engine.
SOLAR
BOAT SETUP:
Flexible solar panels 3 x 68 Watts.
2 Marine deep-cycle
batteries.
1 Solar charge
controller.
1 Min Kota electric trolling engine 55 lbs thrust.
Click on Play button to see video
presentation.
YouTube video coming soon
WHY SOLAR BOATS?
Very quiet!
No gas expenses!
Environmentally friendly!
Going green is in demand!
WHY INFLATABLE?
Light Weight!
High Buoyancy!
Low Price!
Portable!
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PROS & CONS:
PROS: Quiet, Clean,
Minimal Operational Expenses
CONS: Lower Speed, Need
Sun to Re-charge Batteries. Can't be used in a very windy
day or in a high currents areas.
Demo boat shown above is
for sale. Only one in a
World! 3x68W solar panels, and digital charge controller
with voltage/current indicators are included. Asking price is
$2,500 plus $200 shipping in US. Shipped in 3 boxes via FedEx
Ground. Batteries and electric trolling engine are not included
but, can be purchased separately from other retailers. Please contact
us for details.