SunPlugged Solar Boat, Boston

Unlike the boats of old, SunPlugged does not chug, it does not whirr, and it does not spout steam. Drawing upon modern technology, this electric boat is powered by the sun using four 200-watt solar panels. It carries up to six passengers out into the waters of Fort Point Channel for daytime or sunset tours, while leaving behind no waste products to harm the environment. Kids can enjoy the silent ride on sponge-fishing expeditions, where they cast a lure that turns into a sponge as it drifts in the water and makes friends with mermaids who haven't bathed in years.