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===Solar=== [[File:Green Machine SPL.jpg|thumb|This solar dinghy was created by Leonard Holmberg. Based on Freedom Electric's X10 hull. One of the only tri-power small boats in the world, Solar, Propane, Lithium "SPL"]] [[Solar propulsion]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/solar-boat-shines-light-on-suns-power/|title=Solar boat shines light on sun's power|website=cbsnews.com|access-date=5 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203131553/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/solar-boat-shines-light-on-suns-power/|archive-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> uses hybrid flexible [[solar panel]]s integrated into the [[bimini top]] supplying power to a [[lithium battery]] [[Battery pack|bank]]. Twin in-hull [[trolling motor]] produce {{convert|72|lbf|N}} of [[thrust]] powering the solar dinghy to {{convert|3 - 5|kn|mph km/h}} depending on weather conditions. Alternate power is supplied by a [[propane]] outboard<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/new-propane-powered-outboard-introduced|title=New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced|website=cruisingworld.com|access-date=5 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403064744/http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/new-propane-powered-outboard-introduced|archive-date=3 April 2015}}</ref> for increased speed and range.
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