MOG- Afloat and looking very ship-shape. Please review the video of the MOG on a shakedown cruise on the Cape Fear River. Please note the maneuverability with the twin solar powered electric motors controlled via joy stick (more on this later).
Join us at http://youtu.be/raDYlWV1eBc for a first look.

MOG- Moving deliberately- Truer words were never spoken

Visit www.mogcanalboat.com for more details about the MOG Canal Boat.

 The maiden voyage of The MOG has been re-scheduled. The here-to-fore unimagined nooks and crannies all have to be looked into and tweaked before any prototype leaves the shore (as it were). A solar powered prototype marine vessel provides lots of unanticipated adventures all of which have to be addressed.
Now to the character-building component- "Rushing" is the opposite of what the MOG lifestyle is about. "Deliberate" and "thorough" define the MOG vessel and lifestyle. When the MOG is ready to sail, it will be aptly named.
There is no victory sweeter than one that is hard-earned. It is going to be one sweet victory when MOG is off and away.
Meanwhile we continue to develop the MOG Navy brand. The MOG LOG will be unique and consistent with the MOG lifestyle.
Stay tuned.

MOG Navy develops a uniform

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 MOG Navy continues to impress with apparel that sends a message.
Yes, the MOG volunteers move forward with a mission.
Yes, the mission is to fight for a sustainable future through solar power.
Yes, the MOG prototype vessel is a ship that utilizes solar power and a unique design.
Yes, we have a story to tell.
Yes, we have MOG Navy headgear (soon to add the Ridgeway cap), tees and polos, and tote bags among other items that identify you as a "MOG Navy sailor for solar".
MOG Navy apparel is available through Blue Moon Shops in Wilmington, NC and online at mognavystore.qbstores.com.
Stay tuned for new locations that carry official MOG Navy gear.

MOG Navy has a wardrobe/uniform/style!

The MOG lifestyle cannot wait for fashion to come to us. We have created MOG Navy apparel that is currently available at Blue Moon Shops in Wilmington, NC and online at mognavystore.qbstores.com.
Join The Navy! See the World! Let the World See Your Style!

Commerce is life- Even for the MOG lifestyle

The MOG solar powered motor yacht is experimental and is not a commercial vessel by any stretch. MOG Navy; on the other hand, is enlisting recruits every day. To offer proper attire to our sailors, we are building a line of quality apparel that will identify a member of MOG Navy. The apparel and MOG accessories are in the beginning stages, but the "look" is clean and basic-with a flair. (Very much like the MOG Mother Ship.)
Currently MOG Navy apparel can be found online at mognavystore.qbstores.com.
An assortment is available through Nautical Shops which is located in:
Blue Moon Gift Shops
203 Racine Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-799-5793

We may not be moving, but we are not standing still.

Visit www.mogcanalboat.com for more details about the MOG Canal Boat.

 The saga of the MOG prototype solar powered motor yacht continues. Current projects, both completed and still in progress follow:

The yacht is doing extremely well. The look of her is no different but the innards are wired and a truly wifely usable interior.

An electrical inspection is due this week by Jim of Bearing Marine Services. This is not required by any insurance or entity. I want to make sure it is ship shape.

All lights (save 2) have been converted to LEDs. Most of the 120 volt AC has been rewired to 24/12 volt DC. Certain AC lines have been rewired to DC.

The entire battery and 24 volt drive system has been upgraded and new resettable circuit breakers, inverters and DC/DC converters have been put into place.

The PVs have been mounted atop the roof with custom clips and elevation bars. After the electrical inspection the PV array will be final wired into the 72 volt DC down wire to the solar controllers. A new Shumacher 24 volt battery charger is due in next week for 'just in case' marina charging should the PV array fail.

The remote control (wireless) throttle and steering system works but has yet to be tested out on the water. I must complete ALL wiring and static system tests before a wet run.

Both electric outboard prototype motors and the auxiliary engine are mounted, as are the controller systems (integrated with the wireless steering/throttle).

Horns, custom 24 volt bus bars, fuses, breakers, battery layout and fitment as well as light/heat blocking curtains have been thought out and added.

Just for a comparison.... when an electrician wires an outlet, the wire is stripped, wrapped around the screws, tightened and covered. On the boat, each wire end is labeled, stripped, crimped with a closed ring terminal, screw removed from the outlet, ring terminal placed on and screw replaced. Furthermore, the screws are not meant to be removed and replaced, as they will sometimes strip their threads upon re-insertion. Replace the entire outlet and start again. Any junctions in a junction box are twisted together and then silver bearing soldered and then wire nuts applied. This is tedious, 96 degree, in the wall or overhead (in the box) work...... no cut the dry wall, yank the box and twist/nut and spackle up.

On a true yacht, no two walls are squared up. Walls are squared up on house boats and RVs and houses..... thus every thing is custom to its immediate region. Every curve in the yacht increases the structural rigidity as well as bearing of torsional loads imparted from wind, water and power drive.

MIssion Statement- Done with flair

MOG mission statement:

To move deliberately

Appropriating time, forethought,

Consideration & good character,

Enabling enjoyment & continuation of

The most wholesome environment.

MOG  N.A.V.Y.