The Bear Mountain 30 Hybrid Electric Launch

Bear Mountain Boats launched its solar/electric fantail launch on Tuesday June 22 at the Mark Street Pier in Peterborough, Ontario. Visually reminiscent of the fantail steam launches used in our area a hundred years ago, it brings to mind an era when taking a journey was as enjoyable as arriving at the destination. This low impact, eco friendly cruiser will accommodate a couple in simple yet luxurious comfort and safety during an inland voyage of several weeks. The Bear Mountain Hybrid 30 is designed for low speed cruising on inland waterways. Up to six passengers can comfortably enjoy day trips with seating in the open aft area. For longer trips, an enclosed galley, head, and cabin can accommodate two people.Eight solar modules charge the battery pack to full capacity between trips. With sunny weather, the pack should recover from 80% charge within 2 days.

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Science & Technology

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• solar
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• boating
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[SunGreenSolarEnergy]

Sun spots and solar energy systems--does all this solar activity create any kind of risk of overloading a solar energy system?

[Durchbrechen]

I like it a lot. Is such a design and electric engine apt to sail the mediterranean or are they fit to lake/rivers only ? I'm thinking about a boat for sailing in Tuscany.

[unserdeutschland]

I REALLY LOVE THE DESIGN!