Our team shirt.
at the technical inspection
Kenny and Sam discussing items of concern to the tech team
swimming pool testing
getting the boat ready
The Solar Cup 2004 was held Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23 at Lake Skinner. The team is in line to get the final inspection.
last minute discussion
our drive train
We were powered by a 24 V DC motor, two 12 V deep cycle batteries, four 17 V solar panels, and a jet ski drive impeller.
Jon getting our display ready.
We were team 42!
Launching the craft.
Shannon at the helm.
The left hand controlled the steering (notice the bone) and the right controlled the throttle.
The start of the qualifying sprint.
Our boat and team.
Rules?
Sam switching gears for the endurance race.
The start of the sprint.
Kenny making a last minute change.
Before the endurance race.
Sam and his father making changes.
Grass clogged the propeller and we had to put a screen over the impeller. It worked.
Mid race discussion.
Getting back into the 90 minute race.