Solartanic Specifications
The key specifications of the current prototype Solartanic are:

  - Length: 22 feet

  - Beam:  4 ft, 5 in

  - Draft:    14 inches

  - Weight:  900 lbs (empty)
                     1900 lbs (full load)

  - Passengers: 2 people in "replica mode"
                           6 people with top up

  - Power:  two 54 lb thrust, 24 volt electric motors
                  (approx 1.5 HP max)

  - Speed:  4 MPH (cruise) @ 20 amp draw
                   5 MPH (max) @ 45 amp draw

  - Battery: currently four marine deep cycle batteries
                  (approx 100 Amp Hours @ 24 volts)
                  There is room to at least double the battery capacity.

  - Range: Approx 15-20 miles @ cruising speed

  - Construction: Prototype used "Stitch and Glue" construction with 3/8th
                             inch marine grade plywood. Any production boat is likely
                             to use a more hydrodynamic molded hull.