Solar Bottle Boats Kit

Experiment with the power of the sun! Recycle a plastic beverage bottle to build your own Speed Boat, Air Boat, or even a Surface Submarine - all powered by the sun! All you need is a recycled plastic bottle (not included) and a sunny day to set your ships sailing!

This kit provides a fun way for children to learn about applications for solar power. No batteries required! 

Contains:

• Waterproof Solar Panel (1/2 watt)
• Solar Motor with Wires
• 1 Air Propeller
• 1 Water Propeller
• 25 inches of Mounting Tape
• 5" Metal Shafts
• Wire Nuts
• Instruction Booklet with three solar-powered boat designs

Product Details:

• Recommended Ages: 9 and up

Item Condition:

• This item is brand new and is in perfect condition. One of the packaging boxes has a very slight dent in it - but this doesn't affect the kit in any way. 

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Why We Love It

This is a fun kit for kids to learn about alternative energy, as they experience working with solar power.

Creative Ideas to Try

What other things can you do with this product? We've included some of our "outside the box" creative ideas below to help get you started... 

• The size and shape of the bottle you use will have an effect on the overall performance of the boat. Experiment with what makes the quickest and most maneuverable vessel.
• Customize your boats with paint, waterproof markers, or decals.
• Have a contest with friends to see whose boat travels the farthest or the fastest.