With 16 330-Watt solar panels. 🛶 engineering
Stiles spent the last 3.5 years building Old Dog, his
fossil fuel-free, solar- and wind-powered catamaran in order to set sail from British Columbia, Canada. And beforefor 5,000 CAD , he spent two years exploring North America on his van and another year on his motorcycle. Made entirely out of plywood, fur, and yellow cedar, the 47-foot-long boat had an intact diesel engine when Stiles bought it. Knowing that it's both costly and harmful for the environment, Stiles removed the engine and decided to switch to solar power. He then added an HP EV AC 12 kW engine that is powered by 16 330-Watt solar panels and approximately 20 kW hours of lithium battery engine to the mixture.
As solar power is weather-dependent, Stiles is now looking to add wind turbines to the catamaran at the same amount of solar panels. Whether it's cloudy or rainy there should still be some wind to power the Old Dog. Inside of the boat, there are four berths , a mechanic room, a bathroom, a washing machine, a large galley , and a lounge area. To heat the boat, Stiles says that he has built a stainless steel wood stove that helps in cold weather. For a detailed view of the Old Dog, you can take a look at the video below. A self-taught sailor, Stiles is now working to upgrade his boat in order to eventually set sail on his adventures at sea, all thanks to wind and solar power.
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