Dean, I finally added 2 x 50 watt panels. My criteria was grabbing as much unshaded sun as possible without affecting the aesthetics of the boat. The two panels reside at the base of the mast (forward and port) and allow access to the mast where needed. The two panels provide flexibility of placement. Our dodger is down 90% of the time so that was not an option. At 100 watts a controller is needed to keep things under control. The rig has made a made a difference and we run refrigeration.
1981 40-2 From: Brian Davis <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:09 PM To: Stus-List <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Re: Solar panel for battery charging Hi Dean, I've been watching that technology and its come a ways these past few years. Defender.com has some nice flexible panel kits that has all you need. I would think 1 x 100 watt panel may serve your needs well. Brian On Wed, Oct 28, 2020, 2:45 PM Dean McNeill <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I’m planning on getting a solar panel to keep my batteries (12 v starter and 12 v house) charged next season on my C&C34. I don’t have a fridge and won’t need any great amount of power (mostly coastal day-sails, no long cruises). I just want to keep the batteries up while it’s moored (no access to shore power). I live in Nova Scotia, so reasonable sunshine for sailing season. I’m thinking something like a flexible panel on the dodger. What wattage would you recommend, and what other pieces (controller etc) should I be looking at? Recommended brands? Dean October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
