I just received a 50W panel that I plan to install in the spring. I plan to put velcro strips on the sliding companionway hatch and mount it there when I am not on the boat and move it below when I am. Dave
On Jan 11, 2014, at 11:42 AM, [email protected] wrote: > I have mine mounted on the Bimini. The mount will likely weigh more than > the panel. Ours are set up so that they also serve to keep the Bimini > stretched open so there is no need for straps forward. With that said taking > the Bimini off is a nuisance, folding it is impossible. We've had this > arrangement for years on two boats. I've never folded the Bimini when off > the boat. > > With the small panel you could also consider mounting on the dodger or under > the boom forward of the companionway. Less output due to shade but probably > still more than a small flexible panel. > > Not a fan of anything rail mounted hanging over the boat but that's just me. > > John > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 11, 2014, at 10:09 AM, Eric Frank <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've decided to replace our flexible solar panel (mounted on the front >> hatch) with a rigid one - more power for the same size, cheaper, and lasts >> longer. Am debating whether to mount it on the bimini frame or off the >> stern rail. The bimini mount would be nice except that we always collapse >> the bimini (with canvas) when off the boat or when it's windy, so we >> couldn't leave the panel mounted (or is there a way to do it?). Off the >> stern rail seems to be common - what mounts do you recommend? Are the >> clamps on the rail strong enough to support the panel without diagonal >> braces down to the taffrail? Do you have specific recommendations for >> mounts? The panel (50 watt) is about 20 X 26 inches and weighs around 10 >> lbs. >> >> Eric Frank >> Cat's Paw >> C&C 35 Mk II >> Mattapoisett, MA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> [email protected] > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] David Knecht, Ph.D. Professor and Head of Core Microscopy Facility Department of Molecular and Cell Biology U-3125 91 N. Eagleville Rd. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 860-486-4331 (fax)
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