2 New DIY Solar Kayak and Solar Boat Designs

I inspired a couple of friends to build their own solar kayak (John) and a solar electric powered inflatable boat (Frank) after they saw my prototype design in previous videos. Their boats are much better than mine, so we're sharing this follow-up with lots of good ideas and some lessons learned. Here we test them on Bartlett Lake, AZ.

Here's a list of equipment they used:

Frank's Inflatable Boat:
-- KaBoat SKL385XL
-- 1 HP Light Electric Trolling Motor
-- 2 Bow Folding Bimini Top
-- Inflatable Boat Launching Wheels
-- Seating Frame for KaBoat
-- Freight for above items
-- 20 PSA Electric Pump
-- Battery Box & Connectors
-- LIFePO4 12V 100Ah Battery
-- Renology 200W flexible solar panel
-- 30A PWM LCD Solar Charge Controller
-- Lithium Battery Charger
-- Shrink tube, heat gun, registration plate
-- 3 x 10 astrotruf
-- Magnets with 6mm thread
-- Ferrule Kit, wire terminal kit, 50A inline fuse
-- Registration numbers
-- Double wire lock pin 5/16" X 3"
-- Heavy Duty lock Grip
-- safety pins 3/16 X 2
-- 2.3" Carabiners 20 pcs
-- Alex Tech 25' X 1/2" cord protector

John's Kayak:
-- Brooklyn Kayak model PK-12
-- ECO-WORTHY Flexible Solar Panel
-- ECO-WORTHY 30A Solar Charger
-- DJLBERMPW 12V 100Ah LiFePO4.
-- PWM Controller, Briidea DC 12-48V
-- HTRC 20-Amp Smart Battery Charger
-- WOHHOM 50A 12V-24V DC Circuit Breaker
-- Malone VersaRail™ Bare Roof Cross Rail System (50")
-- TMS Kayak Roof Racks for 2 Kayaks
-- RAD Sportz Kayak Trolley Kayak Cart with Pneumatic Tires 150 LB Capacity

Check out Simon's blog about Inukshuks:
https://simonburrow.com/?s=inukshuk

See my previous Solar Kayak videos:
   • Solar Powered Kayak Project