Thursday, May 10, 2012

Solar Powered Boat to Complete A Mission Around The World

Completing it journey around the world, the very first solar powered boat watercraft to do so. This boat cost over 16 million Dollars, has over 500 square meters of solar panels and can house 200 people. This ship is mainly designed for it's efficiency. It's super light hull made mostly from foam and carbon fiber, and its designed for little friction with the water. This boat is 115 feet long, and has four electric motors with 26 horse power and travels about 14 knots.          

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