Solar-powered boat starts Erie Canal journey - Trade Only Today

Solar-powered boat starts Erie Canal journey

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: May 24, 2012
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Solar power proponents see recreational boating as another area where solar energy can provide a green alternative to outboard-engine-powered boating.

The solar-powered Solar Star 23 cruise boat from Stardancer Yachts made its public debut Sunday with the start of a journey along the 363-mile long Erie Canal, beginning in Buffalo, N.Y.

Click here for the official schedule of port visits.

The 23-foot boat, with its revolutionary displacement trimaran-shaped hull, was designed in New Zealand and built in Arizona.

Click here for a technology report on the vessel and click here for a local TV news report on the venture with video of the boat in the water.

Volvo Penta

At a media event last weekend in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo Penta officials said the company plans to expand its line of Seven Marine outboards to include models that could potentially range between 250 and 400 horsepower.

Other

Atlanta-based OneWater Marine Holdings recognized 34 sales consultants for delivering 10 or more boats each in the month of May, contributing to a record-setting month for unit sales at the company.

NMMA

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has issued a rare member alert regarding a new 167.7 percent tariff on alloy aluminum sheet imports from China.

Other

Golden Boat Lifts, a manufacturer of post, elevator and freestanding boat lifts, has expanded its manufacturing space by 7,000 square feet.

BoatUS

The New York Senate and Assembly are considering legislation that would require all boat operators in the Empire State to complete a boating safety course within one year.

Other

Seakeeper Inc. has opened its new office in Lavanga, Italy, the first European office for the company.

Houston Boat Show

In its 31st year, the 2018 Houston Summer Boat Show, which took place June 13-17, reported a 12 percent boost in attendance over 2017.

Yamaha

Skeeter announced that its 2019 boats will come equipped with Humminbird electronics.

NMMA

The U.S. government has approved funding needed for the Outdoor Recreational Satellite Account to study the economic impact of outdoor recreational in the coming year.

Solar-powered boat starts Erie Canal journey

Volvo officials discuss long-term plans for Seven Marine

OneWater Marine touts May sales

NMMA issues member alert on new aluminum tariffs

Golden Boat Lifts expands

New laws proposed in NY target boaters

Seakeeper opens Italy office

Harvey victims replace boats at Houston show

2019 Skeeters to feature Humminbird

Funding granted for economic analysis of outdoor recreation