If one was to draw a complete flavor of the season, it would be safe to bank on the fact that’s it’s all towards eco-friendliness. When it comes to enjoying one’s cruises and rides, there is a serious bend towards developing technology that’s more eco-friendly in nature, and more specifically, zero-emissions levels. For those water sports addicts, who are planning for their time ahead for vacations in the oceans and seas, Garda Solar has bought in a series of solar and electric powered boats which will give you similar thrills, yet not leave behind carbon footprints in nature. They include 4 models; Solar e-xclusive, Electric Light, Solar light, and Electric e-xclusive.
Solar e-xclusive
Designed with 100% recyclable materials, this boat is for those who would like to use the solar powers to energy needs of their eco-cruises at sea. With the limitation of speed at just 4 knots, like the other models, this one is meant for a leisure short journey around the island or local beach. With each recharge of the solar cells, one can enjoy a ride of 4 hours. In terms of aesthetics, the covering hood above is where the solar panel is placed, and the sides see the use of polished patterned wooden finishing. Measuring 3.85 meters in length, this boat weighs 450 kgs only, and seat 4 passengers at a time.
Electric Light
Though similar to the earlier model in terms of some of the features, the difference is the use of electricity to power the boats ride. With a power reserve of 3 hours for each recharge, this boat is ideal for touring historic sites or simply enjoying the fruits of nature at sea. The main reason being the intuitive and easy handling design of the boat. Designed and assembled in Italy, this boat has a speed limit of 3 knots, and weighs a total of 400 Kg. There is ample space for seating 4 guests at a time.
Solar Light
Out of all the boats available, this boat is known to be one of the most flexible, as the embedded technology uses the power of solar energy as well as electric to meet the boats requirements. With a top speed of 3 knots, it can go for a ride for 4 hours, and can also extend on sunny days due to the photovoltaic technology. Weighed at just 450 Kg, it can generate a power of 1000Watts, and can seat 4 passengers comfortably.
Electric e-xclusive
Like the solar e-xclusive model, this one is the higher end of the all-electric versions. Meant for private touring of 4 passengers at a time, this boat too features the use of 100% recyclable material in its construction. Other technological capabilities include the 2000Watt power output for a 3 hour tour, and the capability to speed about 4 knots of speed. The putting together of this vessel has been done in Italy, along with its designing.
With the customizations on offer, one can hope to make their eco-rides even more luxurious. Numerous color options such as tangerine, yellow, green, and white. Each model would include specific list of accessories as well such as Pop-up cleat, handrails, ladder, anchor, boat fenders, bilge pumps, etc, but shall cost the buyer an extra sum of money.
