BOATSTOGO, INC Introduces first in a World SOLAR INFLATABLE BOAT.  In a many lakes, rivers, bays and intracostal areas, where high speeds are not allowed or not really needed, pleasure boating can be done via electric-powered crafts. 

Running gas outboard engine even at low rate of speed uses a lot of expensive gasoline, makes noise and pollute environment.  Electric-powered boats are nice, quite and clean. The only drawback is lower rates of speed and charging hassles. However having solar panels can eliminated needs of running cables from the dock or removing heavy batteries for recharging. Just jump in a solar boat and cruise at speeds of 5 to 10  mph for almost 5-6 hours non-stop. Next day solar panels will recharge batteries in a matter of hours while boats is not in use.

INFLATABLE SOLAR BOAT DESCRIPTION:

Electric Engine connected directly to the battery that is at the same time being charged by the solar array. When first battery fully discharged, second battery can run for another 2 hours, while first battery is being charged.

When electric engine is connected to stand alone deep cycle battery, it can run for approximately 2 hours before fully discharging standard deep cycle battery purchased from Outdoor World for around $60. 

However, when same electric engine is connected to deep cycle battery while it is being charged at the same time by solar array, run time almost doubles. In a test runs, engine can run almost 4 hours with solar array connected via charge controller to the battery before voltage drops to 10.5V and battery is considered to be fully discharged. Additional tests showed that recharging time from discharged battery to a full charge is approximately 3 hours on average sun and clouds day. 

Electric engine can also run while connected directly to the 300 watts solar array. However power produced by solar panels only is equal of running electric engine on low speed settings. Plus every cloud blocking sun stopping engine completely. 

Therefore it does make sense to use solar array to recharge battery while electric engine draws power directly from batteries.

COST OF PROJECT:

• Solar Array - $1600 total.

• Inflatable Boat - $925

• Batteries – $60/each

• Solar Charger  - $50

• Electric Engine -  $150

• PVC Frame - $50

• TOTAL - $2,895

TESTS RESULTS IN A MIX SUN / CLOUDS DAY. Tested in a windy day. Wind - 15 mph. Boat speed at full power 5-10mph.

PROS AND CONS:

• PROS: Quiet, Clean, No 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.

We are now accepting pre-orders for next generation of solar powered inflatable boats based on tunnel hull catamarans. We will be supplying inflatable catamarans with roof to support flexible laminated solar panels. We will supply solar panels and chargers. Electric engines are not included, and can be purchased separately in Wal-Mart, Outdoor World or Sports Authority. Batteries are sold in many marine, auto and retail stores. 

Please contact us if you are interested in ordering solar inflatable boat. Delivery times may vary. Prices are subject to change without notice. This product is still in development stage.