Climate change is real, we at Solar Whisper take it seriously and our boats are designed with this is mind, by reducing noise and pollution on our water ways. The benefits of electric solar boats are far reaching, not just for yourself but also for the beautiful Daintree river and its inhabitants. No fumes, no noise, no petrol and oil leaks. Petrol powered marine engines are among the highest contributors of hydrocarbons, oxides, and nitrogen emissions in the country. A 2007 research paper from the Australian Government found that marine engines (particularly small 2-stroke outboards) contribute significantly to levels of smog and pollution. The research paper summarizes:

“Significant power is needed to move small boats through the water – even better performing and relatively ‘clean’ engines emit far greater quantities of pollutants per hour than a typical modern car engine. One hour of operation of a boat that complies with US 2006 emission standards (i.e. has a relatively clean engine) produces the same pollution as about fifty cars operated at a similar speed. Older style outboard engines that do not comply with US EPA 2006 limits are likely to emit around ten times the amount of pollution compared to conforming engines”

https://ecoboats.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Comparative-Assessment-Small-Marine-Engines.pdf