Solar Model Boat Educational Kit

In addition you will need to find materials to make the hull(s).

The kit exclusive of PV cells

• solar motor with gold-plated plugs
• Propeller, shaft and plastic connecting tube
• Self-adhesive motor mount
• Velcro hook & loop
• plastic card

Propellers and shafts: choose one of the following. If bought seperately prices shown below.

• 3-blade black propeller (diameter 25mm) for 200mm shaft with threaded fitting, £1.00 ex. VAT
• 3-blade propeller (diameter 25mm) with threaded fitting for 200mm shaft & with brass tube bearing, £2.40 ex.VAT
• 4-blue blade propeller (diameter 58mm) , £1.00 ex.VAT
• 3-speed gearbox (3:1, 9:1, 27:1) + motor with gold-plated plugs + shaft for possible use with larger propellers, £4.90 ex.VAT

Solar cells:

• One flexible 1-Q solar cells £18.00 ex.VAT
• One flexible 2-Q solar cell £22.00 ex.VAT

Leasing option for cells: Deposit required of £10.00/cell AND £4/wk for the first week then £2 per week after that

This leasing fee covers normal handling and wear and tear of flexible PV cells. The recipient is responsible for any breakage and loss at the replacement value of £18.00 and £22.00. If you decide to buy any cells at the end of leasing period then the leasing charge is subtracted from the normal buying price. All leased PV cells to be returned to Schools & Homes Energy Education Project.