Edd;
This is the current version of what used to be known as Air-X. The Air-X is probably the most common one I see on boats traveling the ICW that stop at the marina I manage. Almost everyone seems happy with them. Based on the recommendations from owners I bought an Air-X but have not gotten it installed on Imzadi yet. Probably a project for after I get back from Bermuda, and before I go cruising. The second most common one I see on cruising boats is probably a KISS wind generator. The Air-X was very quiet. Includes I built in MPPT controller. As the batteries are charged (or in high winds, like 60MPH) the internal software slows or stops the rotation of the blades. There is an installation kit that includes wiring, fuses, and a “stop” switch that lets you shut down rotation if you open the charge circuit. Downside is that it doesn’t produce significant current in winds under 8 knots. There used to be another Air-X model that produced current at lower speeds, and that might be more appropriate for conditions in the Chesapeake. My general opinion is that a wind generator is best if you are going to the Bahamas or Caribbean, and solar is likely a better option in light air areas like Chesapeake Bay and coastal North Carolina. For cruising up and down the coast – which is what I plan- some combination of the two seems desirable. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Edd Schillay via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:10 PM To: C&C List <[email protected]> Cc: Edd Schillay <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Wind Turbine / Generators Listers, After watching the Brown family on Alaskan Bush People last night install a wind turbine to power their part of the island, I got to thinking (usually a very dangerous and costly thing to do) and found this on Defender: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|328|2290063|2290064 <http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2290063%7C2290064&id=2188348> &id=2188348 So — has anyone installed a wind turbine/generator on their C&C? Pros? Cons? How did you mount it? Any photos of your mounts would be appreciated in case I pull the trigger. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
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