Man who built solar-powered yacht that can run forever is currently cruising it towards Spain to test his latest upgrade

A solar-powered yacht harnessing clean energy was slicing through the Mediterranean waves, and its captain couldn’t have been more excited.

YouTuber True North Yachts has been sharing live updates of his unique vessel over the past months, and the yacht has been steadily upgraded over the journey.

After months of tinkering and engineering, the vessel was headed from Port Dubuc in France toward Spain, with sunny skies and calm seas providing the perfect backdrop.

If you thought sailing had to be slow and tedious, this solar-powered marvel proved otherwise.

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The solar-powered yacht was actually quite speedy

The journey began with a quick hands-on tweak.

Using a 12-millimeter aluminum sheet and a few screws, the YouTuber bolted a rudder straight onto the motor, transforming the yacht’s handling and stability.

Acting like an extra fin, the addition balanced out the forward keel and kept the boat tracking smoothly through waves and headwinds.

After just five minutes on the water, the rudder held firm without adjustment, a promising start for what looked like a high-speed solar adventure.

The vessel glided silently and required very little input.

There were no sails to manage and no slippery decks to worry about, just occasional steering to stay on course.

Powered by a 2,500-watt system, the yacht maintained a steady six knots even against a 6 m/s headwind.

By mid-morning, the battery had climbed from 40 percent to 70 percent thanks to continuous solar charging.

With about 25 nautical miles ahead, the ship managed to hit 100 percent battery before the end of the day’s cruise.

According to the YouTuber, the goal wasn’t simply to travel efficiently, but also to show that solar-powered boats could make traditional marina stops largely unnecessary.

The YouTuber thinks clean energy is the future

Beyond the engineering, the trip highlighted a different kind of lifestyle.

With minimal maintenance required and solar panels designed to last for decades, one person could operate the yacht with ease.

He even envisioned scaling the concept up to a 50-meter (164-foot) fully self-sufficient superyacht, while keeping the same simplicity and freedom.

As the solar-powered yacht moved past the Petite Ron River and continued toward Spain, it offered a glimpse of both stunning coastal scenery and the future of boating.

With a full day of cruising behind him, the YouTuber wrapped up his latest update.

If you’re curious to learn more about what clean energy travel is like, you can check out the full video below:

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