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I usually try my best to enjoy the winter months for all the cold dark fun they have to offer, but this awesome pontoon cruiser from Tamarack is making me pine after more lake-friendly weather. From the same designers that created the sleek and efficient Aptera 2e comes the redesigned Tamarack Electric Boat Company's solar-powered Loon. Jason Hill and Nathan Armstrong have teamed up to turn an awesome e-boat idea into an very functional and user-friendly production concept.

In the past, two of the biggest downsides to motor boats were the stinky exhaust and inflated fuel prices on the lake. With it's 1000W solar array and inboard electric motors, the Loon takes care of both of those problems while greatly reducing your boating footprint. The 22ft Loon can go an estimated 35 miles in a day, and reach a top speed of about 7 knots (8mph) -- you might get passed by sailboats. Still, other features more than compensate for its lack of speed, including its V2G (vehicle to grid) capability. While the Loon is parked on your driveway or sitting in the slip, it can dump power back onto the grid. Production is scheduled to start this summer in Buffalo, NY.

[via AutoBlogGreen]