Frank Muhl

[Shining Science @ShiningScience]

A solar-powered yacht just successfully crossed 3,000 nautical miles without using a single drop of fuel.

Lukas Sjoman has turned the dream of perpetual, fuel-free ocean travel into reality with his self-built 11-meter yacht, the Helios 11. Cruising along Europe's scenic coastlines, Sjoman recently crossed a major milestone by logging over 3,000 nautical miles entirely on solar power.

Unlike commercial electric yachts that require frequent, expensive dock charges, this DIY vessel relies on ten standard residential rooftop solar panels feeding a 24kWh battery. The system generates up to 4,000 watts of peak sunlight energy, enough to power its 6kW electric outboard motor and even recharge the batteries to full while anchored.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is its accessibility; Sjoman constructed the entire yacht for an estimated $20,724.

By breaking down the costs—including roughly $2,881 for the battery pack, $4,600 for the electric motor, and under $900 for the solar panels—he hopes to inspire a new generation of eco-conscious boaters.

The vessel's ultra-shallow half-meter draft also allows it to navigate secluded shallow anchorages untouched by larger yachts, proving that sustainable, off-grid marine adventure is both highly practical and incredibly affordable.

source: Edwards, D. (2026). Man who built $20,724 solar-powered yacht that can run forever passes 3,000 nautical miles having used zero fuel. Supercar Blondie.

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@Nightwing225 @DailyNoahNews @ABC 30% is still not enough when you look at the standard of living in each country....

[Calm_Dr 🩺 @Bezeley_MBChB]

@PicturesFoIder Dad of the year👀

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@TimMead7 Rooting for your Bill's Tim!

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@elonmuskADO R

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@elonmusk Because we can and did while the rest of us are trying to me make it to the next day to provide to our employees a decent living...it's a shame, but don't see it changing since it's been that way for a long, long time...maybe you can hopefully do something about it?

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@GASSCA_ @PolarBearAD Congrats @FrankGagli30144 !!! Well deserved my friend!

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@AllOutSoccer @usmntonly He is right on all points..he said it was disrespectful of the players to take it and CP should have stepped up to take the PKs...I agree with his assessment.

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@TG_Outlaw @usmntonly Agreed

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@usmntonly Then he needs to have the balls to tell them he is taking it...take the lead and demand it if the coach has designated it! You are good enough and have proven you deserve it. Do it!

[Wadsworth Athletics @whsgrizzlies]

What a way to start the match, Great Job
We may be a little biased but that has to be the coolest Flag set up in Northeast Ohio

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@instablog9ja Teat. Twat...🤣

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@USMNT_Thoughts Good to hear. Would be the smart way to design it. The World Cup will probably come back again someday..😉

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@TimMead7 No Mercy Rule..😭

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@MNUFC Good Luck Cam!!

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@WalshCavaliers Good Luck Tim!!!

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@kackarot13 @cboehm @CbusSoccer @DrPeteEdwards1 @ColumbusCrew Awesome... excellent! That's why both Ohio teams are battling it out for the Eastern Conference Finals!!
Gotta love that on its own!!

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@FFS_FCC @DrPeteEdwards1 @ColumbusCrew Keep those comments going and it may be a million...🤪...sad you all don't get that point..

[Frank Muhl @wirehead6]

@MarkLeiendecker @NEOZoneHS @NEOSportsInside So they recruited them? 🤔