I've been using a 50 watt solar panel to keep the batteries topped up. This weekend I decided to put up one of the 100 watt panels on the side.
I first drilled a couple holes for the little kick stand that helps keep the panel positioned. I first setup the panel to the outside of the stanchion as it normally would but since I'll still be in the yard awhile, I turned it around so the panel would mainly be over the boat.
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| Normal setup |
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| Still well inside of the hull side |
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| While set for charging normally |
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| This is where I turned it around |
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| View from the cockpit |
So far I really like how this is looking. I'm happy I chose this position for a solar setup. I'll still have to put up one on the port side. This would do well for a cruising setup.
Dan, good to see you back on the map again. Did you purchase the panels already fitted in those frames? I suppose too that you winterized your diesel. I've not done anything with solar yet.
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