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SOLAR SAL BOATS

100% SOLAR ELECTRIC

 

The Leader in Solar Boating

  • First 100% Solar US Coast Guard Inspected Passenger Vessel

  • First 100% Solar Journey through the Inside Passage from WA State to Alaska

  • First 100% Solar cargo delivery on the Erie Canal

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SOLAR
by design

US Pat No. 10,875,608
Quiet
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Imagine peaceful conversations in the absence of engine noise

Simple and Easy
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Systems are simple  

Boat is easy to drive

Enjoy the Journey
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No smells or oil or air pollution 

Listen to the sounds of the water

Off the Grid
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No shore power or fuel needed

Plugs into the sun 

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No Range Anxiety

Cruise indefinitely during daylight hours

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Low maintenance
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Electric propulsion systems have almost no maintenance expense 

  Winter Sale!

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  • Wayward Sun reduced to $139,000   down from 179,000​

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  • SS24 reduced to $99,000   down from $135,000

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  • SS24 demo model available for $49,000​​

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Available NOW!

Solar Sal 24

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Price and Specifications

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Contact Us for questions and ordering information

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SS24 designed by JF Bedard and built by Belmont Boatworks

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LIVE

YOUR 

VALUES

You could be a retiring or downsizing sailor. Perhaps you are an up-and-coming professional searching for your first yacht. Maybe you simply love classic boats. Either way, you value sustainability or you wouldn't be here on this page.  Wouldn't your lake, river or sound be a classier place with a boat that is in alignment with your values?   

Arriving 2025

Townsend 34

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  • Top Speed 12+ knots 
     

  • Cruising Speed 7-8 knots - 110+ nm range on a sunny day, 84+ nm on a cloudy day

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  • ​​​​​​​​​​Charges overnight with a standard 30 amp connection

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  • OR unlimited daytime range at slower speeds: speed depending on sunshine and conditions

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  • Super quiet - downright enjoyable experience on the water

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  • Never buy fuel again - no oil changes or other diesel related maintenance

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  • Available with a modern or classic cabin top - same hull and interior and performance​​​​​​​

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In development with Turn Point Design and Revision Marine

Construction of Hull #1 has begun! The Townsend 34 is being built like a racing sailboat - light and super efficient. The semi-displacement hull allows for higher speeds. It will also have everything expected in a cruising boat - a full galley including hot water and a heat pump for cabin heat and air conditioning. It has a spacious V-berth and the enclosed aft cockpit/patio doubles as a guest cabin.  It is towable - dry weight is around 5,000 lbs so a massive tow vehicle is not necessary.

 

The hull is engineered to exceed ISO Category C and made from basalt fibers.  Basalt is lighter, stronger, and has a lower carbon footprint than fiberglass.  If the boat is plugged into the grid/net metered while at the dock, then the carbon footprint for both construction and operation of the boat will be zero within 20 years.

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Stay tuned for more specs

We Did It!

1400 Solar Powered Miles

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Wayward Sun is the first solar powered boat to complete the Inside Passage from Bellingham, WA to Glacier Bay Alaska. 

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GREAT READ:

Power and Motoryacht Magazine

Article and Audio Interview with David and Alex

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Captain's Blog

more story, pics, and videos

How did we do it?  Captain Alex explains: Solar Boating 101

Our Devlin built 27 has been named Wayward Sun and upgraded and outfitted for this journey. We added more solar panels, more electronics, and doubled battery capacity. 

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Spec Sheet Here

Wayward Sun price reduced to $149,000

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Check out our drone video!
It's a little outdated, but still fun

This is a picnic/cocktail launch for

2-10 people that will turn heads 

and comfortably sleep 2-4.

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She is also a capable cruiser that traveled 1200 nautical miles to Alaska.  Read the blog 

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Proudly Built by Devlin Boat

Electric System by BRJ Solutions

This vessel is the first ever 100% solar passenger vessel to receive a USCG Certificate of Inspection

Expertly designed by

Dave Gerr

Proudly Built by the

Hudson River Maritime Museum

Literature:
A Magical Evening
on the Hudson River

A fully functional cruiser

powered by the sun! 

Just like our 38' cruiser,

but with 2 private cabins

From the Creator

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Prototype

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Click photo for news clip

of historic journey

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Soundtrack includes the

song she was named for:

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"I've got a mule

her name is Sal

15 miles on the Erie Canal"

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David Borton

bortond@susensys.hudmo.org

Troy, New York

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Alex Borton

alex@solarsal.solar

Bellingham, Wa

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