I’m deliberately keeping this question broad, as I’m at an early stage of my planning:
As we keep our boat on a mooring, a constant concern is maintaining charge in the batteries. Already on my winter list is to install a Blue Seas ACR (automatic charging relay), to eliminate having to remember to switch 1/all/2. In addition, I’m thinking of installing a solar panel system. At a minimum, I’d like a system that would bring the batteries from partially depleted to full charge over a couple of days, so I’d be fairly confident in having a full charge when I go out to the boat. Next step up would be a system that would at least extend how long we can run the refrigerator on a cruise without having run the engine a couple of hours/day. In terms of panel location, I’m thinking on top of the bimini, as it’s 1) out of the way, and 2) close to the batteries. I would welcome any advice/experience on selection of brand, how many amps, and installation. Thanks, Damian 1982 C&C 34 GHOST (for sale) 1986 Sabre 38 (name still under debate 😊) Bass Harbor, Maine Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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