Stevens Solar Splash 2017
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This year, Stevens Institute of Technology has entered and will be participating in the Solar Splash competition for the first time. The rookie team consists of five mechanical engineers and two naval engineers who came together at the beginning of September 2016 to achieve one goal, win Solar Splash 2017.
Unlike veteran teams, some who have had upwards of ten years to gather resources and perfect their current designs, the Stevens Solar Splash 2017 Team had to design and build a boat from scratch. This included all system designs, inventory, intellectual and monetary support.
Throughout the design process, numerous sponsors were obtained who helped develop and construct a modular design with interchangeable and moveable components to build two system configurations within one hull design.
The team worked closely with world renowned composite hull manufacturer Viking Yacht Company to fabricate the custom sixteen foot carbon-fiber hull utilizing materials from Vectorply, 3A Composites, Ashland Materials, Mahogany Company. We have also received donations from Elco Motor Yachts, Zahn Electronics, Anderson Power Connectors, Seastar Solutions, and Hydrasport Custom Boats.
Now we need your help purchasing new, more efficient batteries to replace our current as well as offset the travel expenses. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Unlike veteran teams, some who have had upwards of ten years to gather resources and perfect their current designs, the Stevens Solar Splash 2017 Team had to design and build a boat from scratch. This included all system designs, inventory, intellectual and monetary support.
Throughout the design process, numerous sponsors were obtained who helped develop and construct a modular design with interchangeable and moveable components to build two system configurations within one hull design.
The team worked closely with world renowned composite hull manufacturer Viking Yacht Company to fabricate the custom sixteen foot carbon-fiber hull utilizing materials from Vectorply, 3A Composites, Ashland Materials, Mahogany Company. We have also received donations from Elco Motor Yachts, Zahn Electronics, Anderson Power Connectors, Seastar Solutions, and Hydrasport Custom Boats.
Now we need your help purchasing new, more efficient batteries to replace our current as well as offset the travel expenses. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Organizer
Austin Swain
Organizer
Hoboken, NJ
