| Eric = "House boats or pontoon boats that run much slower and have flat roofs that cover most of the footprint of the hull can almost operate under solar power. " This is exactly what I plan to do, using a forward cabin, flat roof aft ( above the work deck on a fishing rod and reel boat). I will have to go digging into my pile of CD's to get pictures of a boat that I would use. I worked on a Commercial Fishing boat that I think would be perfect for the application I am looking for. I will be using this boat as a work boat, not a pleasure boat. There is no such thing as "ugly" on a work boat. Clean is good. Twin screw Hull of 35 feet minimum. Roof space of an area of say 12 feet by 18 to 25 foot square for the SOLAR Panels. Battery's and motor weight will replace fuel tank[s] and engine[s] weight. A generator will be an alternate source of power, a back-up system to get me home. Speed. I would be Happy with 5 kts all day long with a max of ? 8 kts? for safe passage through fast moving currents. I am asking this because I have not found the answer. Plum Gut, The Race and Mountalk Point have currents that scream in two direction every 6 hours or so. I am from Port Jefferson Long Island. In 1980 I was stationed at Governors Island on the CGC Tamaora, 1983 New London CT on the CGC Vigiorus and 1983 to 85 I was Stationed at Eaton's Neck. As a BM3 I was a Search and Rescue Coxswain on the 41422 and the 41343. Small world.... My sister and mom live in Port Jeff and Sound Beach. I went to St. Anthony's in Smithtown way back when...... With what I have been seen and learned from this site, My plan is workable! Thanks Rocco NEVER FORGET Sept 11, 2001 --- On Sun, 2/21/10, Eric <ewdysar@yahoo.
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