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Finnish man builds inexpensive solar boat and sets off to mediterranian. Gives out the plans for free (m.youtube.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Nickelalloy@lemmy.world to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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So i thought this fits here, he calls the boat Helios 11 and builds it with very little experience. He docunents the adventure quite well and shares what he learns, and also shares all the plans for the boat for free.

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[–] EvacuateSoul@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Judging by the book, he did his rowing version in like 4 days lol. I started 16 months ago, just haven't worked on it much. Hull is ready to glass, sailing stuff needs to be built, got the lead sitting there ready to weight centerboard and everything. Life just got in the way.

I probably have only worked on it for about 20-30 hours total, and that was with a whole lot to learn. Had to attempt the stem bevel 3 times before I gave in and bought an old bandsaw used for $200 to make it easier. I've just never done anything like this, so when I go out there now, I just read the book and get a bit intimidated by what is left.