[box]10 Passenger Solar Boat[/box]
SunCRZ 22 is the first boat that we have launched in our series of solar boats of capacities ranging from 4 to 20 passengers (4, 6, 10, 20). The larger ones come in the solar ferries segment. Solar boats are pollution free (noise, air, water) and in the current context makes economic sense too.
It is available in custom colours.
[box]Specifications[/box]
Length – 6.5 m
Breadth – 5.5 m
Depth – 1.0 m
Draft – 0.3 m
Passenger Capacity – Ten
Propulsion – Electric OBM (Torqeedo) / Agni Inboard
Solar Panels – 1250 W
Battery – 14.4 kWh
Speed – 6 knots
Rules – Kerala Inland Rules 2010
GRP Hull and Superstructure – 3 layers CSM 450 Mat, 1 layer WRM 600; Isothalic marine grade resin; Kerox color pigment; Stainless steel structure
Range – On a sunny day the boat can cruise for five hours.
[box]Versions[/box]
Hull & Superstructure
| SX Premium Quality | QX High Quality |
| 3 layer CSM 450 Mat 1 Layer WRM 600 |
3 layer CSM 450 Mat 1 Layer WRM 600 |
| Isothalic marine grade resin | Isothalic marine grade resin |
| Kerox color pigment | Kerox color pigment |
| Stainless steel pipe | Stainless steel pipe |
Equipments
| SX Premium Quality | QX High Quality |
| Torqeedo Cruise 4R / Agni Inboard | Torqeedo Cruise 2R / Agni Inboard |
| GPS | Optional |
| Magnetic Compass | Magnetic Compass |
| Shore Charging | Optional |
[box]Launch[/box]
The boat was launched in 2010 and was much acclaimed by the visitors and media. Malcom Moss, President of Electric Boat Association of UK and founder of Moss Solar Trust had took trials and gave great review of the boat. Read the testimonial.
[box] Vessel List[/box]
1) Prototype of SunCRZ 22 (SunRider, 10 Pax Solar Boat)
In September 2008, Navgathi and TeamSustain joined hands to build a series of Solar powered boats there are fast, sleek, cost effective and functional. It was a perfect match between the two companies as each of our strengths were complementary.
Navgath is specialized in marine design and construction of boats and ships where as TeamSustain in alternate energy. Navgathi took charge of developing the design and manufacturing the boat whereas TeamSustain of engineering the solar energy collection, storage and utilization in the boat.
Client: Coconut Lagoon
Vessel: 10 Passenger Solar boat
Year of Built: 2010
Scope: Joint design & construction with TeamSustain
Summary: The boat is currently with Coconut Lagoon, plying heir guests across the beautiful Kumarakom backwaters.
Media: This boat was acclaimed by media and industry alike. Some of the coverage are listed below:
- DARE magazine has showcased this product as an innovation in their May 2009 issue. The magazine page can be accessed here (http://dare.co.in/people/featured-innovation/sun-rider-the-solar-boat.htm)
- AutoBlogGreen covers our boat and its performance (http://green.autoblog.com/2009/02/18/solar-powered-pontoon-boat-gets-official-thumbs-up-w-video/1#c17199787)
- FuelClinic Blog covered the launch. It can be accessed here (http://blog.fuelclinic.com/2009/02/24/sunrider-electric-pontoon-boat-solar-powered-boating/)
- Sailing Texas has covered our boat in their list of electric vehicles. The page can be accessed here (http://www.sailingtexas.com/SPEV/Boats/Sunrider/sunrider.html)