100% Solar Boats

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

SOLAR
by design

US Pat No. 10,875,608

Quiet

Imagine peaceful conversations in the absence of engine noise

Simple and Easy

Systems are simple

Boat is easy to drive

Enjoy the Journey

No smells or oil or air pollution

Listen to the sounds of the water

Off the Grid

No shore power or fuel needed

Plugs into the sun

No Range Anxiety

Cruise indefinitely during daylight hours

Low maintenance

Electric propulsion systems have almost no maintenance expense

Winter Sale!

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

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

SS24 demo model available for $49,000

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Solar Sal 24

Price and Specifications

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SS24 designed by JF Bedard and built by Belmont Boatworks

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Solar Sal Boats
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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

Top Speed 12+ knots
Cruising Speed 7-8 knots - 110+ nm range on a sunny day, 84+ nm on a cloudy day

Charges overnight with a standard 30 amp connection

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

Super quiet - downright enjoyable experience on the water

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

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

In development with Turn Point Design and Revision Marine

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Townsend 34 Classic 2

Townsend 34 Classic 1

Townsend 34 3

Townsend 34 Classic 2

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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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Starts at 11 seconds with history of Solar Sal Boats

Technical details of Wayward Sun and how solar boating works at 15:05

Alaska trip at 30:34

Video of Alex's presentation

at the 2022 Seattle Boat Show

We Did It!

1400 Solar Powered Miles

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

GREAT READ:

Power and Motoryacht Magazine

Article and Audio Interview with David and Alex

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.

Spec Sheet Here

Wayward Sun price reduced to $149,000