SOLAR SAL BOATS
100% SOLAR ELECTRIC
The Leader in Solar Boating
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First 100% Solar US Coast Guard Inspected Passenger Vessel
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First 100% Solar Journey through the Inside Passage from WA State to Alaska
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First 100% Solar cargo delivery on the Erie Canal
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
Available NOW!
Solar Sal 24
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Available and Ready
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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
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?
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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
Video of Alex's presentation
at the 2022 Seattle Boat Show
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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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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asking $295,000
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
Proudly Built by the
Literature:
A Magical Evening
on the Hudson River
Just like our 38' cruiser,
but with 2 private cabins
From the Creator
Solar Sal 40
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"
David Borton
Troy, New York
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Alex Borton
Bellingham, Wa
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