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05 June 2008, 11:32	#1
Andy JC Member Country: UK - England Town: Bristol Boat name: Sea 'n Double Make: Searider SR4 Length: 4m + Engine: 50hp Mariner Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 321	Solar Boat Solar Boat 30knots is quite impressive like I'm sure the price tag would be The carbon fibre does look sexy though!

05 June 2008, 15:25	#2
jyasaki Member Country: USA Town: Oakland CA Length: 3m + Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,979	30 knots perhaps, but for how long? Solar collection and resulting conversion to electricity is not all that efficient, and it takes a lot of energy to push a boat. jky

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