[box]Introduction[/box]
A bespoke leisure product on water, ChatCraft boats are fun, safe, rugged and having low maintenance. There are various variation of the boats – ranging from six to eight passengers. Each series are circular on the outside with a “V-section” below the water to guide the craft in the direction of propulsion. The boats are self-propelled using electric outboard motors with solar panels for providing the power.
[box]ChatCraft 6[/box]
The capacity of this series is six passengers. There are two variations – SX (premium version) and QX (high quality version) with difference in specifications.
Length – 3.0 m
Breadth – 2.5 m
Depth – 1.0 m
Diameter of craft – 2.5 m
Capacity – Six Adults
Propulsion – Electric Motor
Rules – Kerala Inland Rules 2010 Craft – FRP, Marine grade
Option of charging battery by solar panels
Craft, FRP
| SX Premium Version | QX High Quality Version | Competitors |
| 3 layers CSM 450 Mat, 1 layer WRM 600 | 3 layers CSM 450 Mat, 1 layer WRM 600 | Usually only 3 layers in total |
| Isothalic marine grade resin | Isothalic marine grade resin | General purpose resin |
| Kerox color pigment | Kerox color pigment | No pigment, only painting |
| Storage compartments | Storage compartments | Not available |
Machinery
| SX Premium Version | QX High Quality Version | Competitors |
| Electric outboard: Torqeedo Travel 503 of 500 W power and 40 lbs thrust | Electric outboard: Flover 55 of 600 W power and 55 lbs thrust | Chinese electric outboards that are cheaper and of poor quality |
| Solar panels of 100 W poly-crystalline panels and charge controllers | Solar panels of 100 W poly-crystalline panels and charge controllers | Not available |
| In built 300 Wh Lithium battery | 300 Wh AGM batteries | Lead-Acid batteries |
| Optional DVD and high quality music system | Optional DVD and high quality music system | Not available |
Structure
| SX Premium Version | QX High Quality Version | Competitors |
| Stainless steel SUS 304 for canopy structure | Stainless steel SUS 304 for canopy structure | Aluminium or coated mild steel |
| Tensile structure canopy | Tensile structure canopy | Ordinary canvas |