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Finnish man builds inexpensive solar boat and sets off to mediterranian. Gives out the plans for free (m.youtube.com)

submitted 1 week ago by Nickelalloy@lemmy.world to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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So i thought this fits here, he calls the boat Helios 11 and builds it with very little experience. He docunents the adventure quite well and shares what he learns, and also shares all the plans for the boat for free.

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[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Fiberglass and resin or epoxy on plywood can last very well and is easy to repair if you go for "work boat finish".

I have every book I can find on this. Phil Bolger, Dynamite Payson, Jim Michelak, all easy and good designs.

The Birdwatcher style would lend itself well to solar panels, or Michelak's IMB (International Marine Beacher, from a magazine competition).

I have a half-built "Cartopper" in my shed. I need to go work on it more. Sometimes it's more fun to read about than do.

[–] KryptonNerd@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The birdwatcher is beautiful!

How long does the cartopper take to build? (In theory)

[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

And yes, Birdwatcher is great. I bought the plans for IMB; if I ever finish this one, that's next. It is just short enough to not have to be registered in my state, and you can camp in it easily. And I think the sit inside with windows thing is neat. Safer to bring nieces and nephews along.

Actually the cartopper was used as a guest cabin towed behind a larger boat also, but one person only.

Here is a video of someone sailing the IMB https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XGVhZzj3JlE