Meet Solaris.
Built by the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s restoration crew under the direction of Jim Kricker, this vessel is the only solar-powered boat in operation on the Hudson River. It does not require fossil fuels to operate.
Designed by marine architect Dave Gerr from a concept developed by David Borton, owner of Sustainable Energy, our tour boat is commercial in design, meeting all U.S. Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger-carrying vessels. In late 2018, the vessel passed her speed/range endurance test under the watchful eye of Coast Guard inspectors, using only reserve battery power. This vessel can travel up to 50 miles at night without the use of her solar panels. Even on cloudy days, the solar panels are so efficient that they continue to power the batteries.
The tour boat can accommodate up to 28 passengers and will allow the Hudson River Maritime Museum to expand water-based tour offerings, including lighthouse tours, school field trips, and charters.
Support for this vessel comes from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Scenic Hudson, Sustainable Energy Corp, Kingston Block & Masonry, and individual donors.
Designed by marine architect Dave Gerr from a concept developed by David Borton, owner of Sustainable Energy, our tour boat is commercial in design, meeting all U.S. Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger-carrying vessels. In late 2018, the vessel passed her speed/range endurance test under the watchful eye of Coast Guard inspectors, using only reserve battery power. This vessel can travel up to 50 miles at night without the use of her solar panels. Even on cloudy days, the solar panels are so efficient that they continue to power the batteries.
The tour boat can accommodate up to 28 passengers and will allow the Hudson River Maritime Museum to expand water-based tour offerings, including lighthouse tours, school field trips, and charters.
Support for this vessel comes from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Scenic Hudson, Sustainable Energy Corp, Kingston Block & Masonry, and individual donors.
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