Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Richard N. Bush via CnC-List]

 Thanks to David  for bringing this topic up...and to Bill Bina for the 
expertise; I have been thinking about doing this myself but Bill's 
recommendations I have just ordered the 50 watt panel and the Genasun 
controller he recommended! 

 


Richard
1985 37 CB Ohio River, Mile 596;


Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255

 

 

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Sent: Tue, May 24, 2016 10:28 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.



Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...

Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)




To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: billbinal...@gmail.com

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758
The 50 watt one is 21x27  inches and quite thin.
Bill Bina






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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

A flexible panel like this looks like it will fit.  To add to the genasun
recommendations.  Most controllers require a solar panel with an output
voltage greater than that of the battery it is charging.  Genasun makes an
8 amp boost model that will "turn on" and start making charge current as
soon as the panel is putting out 5 volts.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758
On May 24, 2016 11:14 AM, "David via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:

> THANK YOU all for saving me much research.   A Genesun controller it will
> be.   Now I need to figure out if the companionway is the way to go...
>
> David F. Risch
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
>
>
> --
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 11:06:47 -0400
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> CC: dainyr...@icloud.com
>
> I agree completely with the benefit of Genusun controllers.  I have 3
> GV-10's.  Also, Fred is absolutely correct about the very high voltage
> produces by solar panels.
>
> Bob
>
> Bob Boyer
> S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
> Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
> Email: dainyr...@icloud.com
> Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)
>
> On May 24, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> Strongly recommend a Genasun controller. They make a 5 amp model that will
> fill the bill. Genasun uses all ceramic capacitors which are more reliable,
> especially in harsh environments. The Genasun is a true MPPT controller and
> allows charging to continue taking place even in partial shade, where other
> controllers cut off. You'll get more charging out of the panel that with
> either a lesser controller or no controller. Worth every penny. I did a LOT
> of research. :-)
>
>
> http://genasun.com/all-products/solar-charge-controllers/for-lead/gv-5-pb-5a-solar-charge-controller/
>
> Bill Bina
> On 5/24/2016 10:48 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:
>
> Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I
> will not need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...
>
> David F. Risch
> 1981 40-2
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[David via CnC-List]

THANK YOU all for saving me much research.   A Genesun controller it will be.   
Now I need to figure out if the companionway is the way to go...  

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 11:06:47 -0400
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: dainyr...@icloud.com

I agree completely with the benefit of Genusun controllers.  I have 3 GV-10's.  
Also, Fred is absolutely correct about the very high voltage produces by solar 
panels. 
Bob

Bob BoyerS/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)Blog: 
dainyrays.blogspot.comEmail: dainyrays@icloud.comAnnapolis, MD (presently in 
Baltimore)
On May 24, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:


  

  
  
Strongly recommend a Genasun
  controller. They make a 5 amp model that will fill the bill.
  Genasun uses all ceramic capacitors which are more reliable,
  especially in harsh environments. The Genasun is a true MPPT
  controller and allows charging to continue taking place even
  in partial shade, where other controllers cut off. You'll get
  more charging out of the panel that with either a lesser
  controller or no controller. Worth every penny. I did a LOT of
  research. :-)




http://genasun.com/all-products/solar-charge-controllers/for-lead/gv-5-pb-5a-solar-charge-controller/



Bill Bina

On 5/24/2016 10:48 AM, David via
  CnC-List wrote:



  
  Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp
battery capacity, I will not need a controller.  Or is t prudent
to have one anyway...



David F. Risch

1981 40-2

(401) 419-4650 (cell)






  


  



  

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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Robert Boyer via CnC-List]

I agree completely with the benefit of Genusun controllers.  I have 3 GV-10's.  
Also, Fred is absolutely correct about the very high voltage produces by solar 
panels. 

Bob

Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
Email: dainyr...@icloud.com
Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)

> On May 24, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Strongly recommend a Genasun controller. They make a 5 amp model that will 
> fill the bill. Genasun uses all ceramic capacitors which are more reliable, 
> especially in harsh environments. The Genasun is a true MPPT controller and 
> allows charging to continue taking place even in partial shade, where other 
> controllers cut off. You'll get more charging out of the panel that with 
> either a lesser controller or no controller. Worth every penny. I did a LOT 
> of research. :-)
> 
> http://genasun.com/all-products/solar-charge-controllers/for-lead/gv-5-pb-5a-solar-charge-controller/
> 
> Bill Bina
>> On 5/24/2016 10:48 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:
>> Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I will 
>> not need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...
>> 
>> David F. Risch
>> 1981 40-2
>> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

David,

It is prudent.

I managed to kill my battery with a 10 W panel (to a 80 Ah battery).

A good controller is is worth every penny (it would save your batteries, so 
that they would last longer).

A Genasun GV 4 (or GV-5) would fit the bill (at $65 (or $75) – and those are 
MSRPs, you can get them cheaper).

Marek

From: David via CnC-List 
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 10:49
To: CNC CNC 
Cc: David 
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I will not 
need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)





Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:42:39 -0400
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: cenel...@aol.com


I built an adjustable frame for mine from PVC pipe for about $15. This allows 
it to more directly face the sun and the frame collapses so I can store it, 
with the panel attached, below.

FWIW--it took less than an hour to build and glue the frame. Go the idea from a 
you tube video.

Charlie Nelson
Water Phantom
C 36 XL/kcb

cenel...@aol.com



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To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com>
Sent: Tue, May 24, 2016 10:28 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.


Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...

Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)





To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: billbinal...@gmail.com

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758
The 50 watt one is 21x27 inches and quite thin.
Bill Bina



On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:

  OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding 
companionway hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and width 
(24") of the hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide open.  
 

  Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo packaged 
units?

  Thanks in advance.

  David F. Risch
  1981 40-2
  (401) 419-4650 (cell)



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List]

Strongly recommend a Genasun controller. They make a 5 amp model that 
will fill the bill. Genasun uses all ceramic capacitors which are more 
reliable, especially in harsh environments. The Genasun is a true MPPT 
controller and allows charging to continue taking place even in partial 
shade, where other controllers cut off. You'll get more charging out of 
the panel that with either a lesser controller or no controller. Worth 
every penny. I did a LOT of research. :-)


http://genasun.com/all-products/solar-charge-controllers/for-lead/gv-5-pb-5a-solar-charge-controller/

Bill Bina
On 5/24/2016 10:48 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:
Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I 
will not need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...


David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)






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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Frederick G Street via CnC-List]

David — you need a controller!  The open-output voltage under full sunlight of 
many panels is too high for your batteries; and if you get an MPPT controller, 
you’ll get good charging even under less-than ideal sunlight conditions, where 
the panel voltage is generally too low to charge without the controller.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

> On May 24, 2016, at 9:48 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I will 
> not need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...
> 
> David F. Risch
> 1981 40-2
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
> 
> 
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:42:39 -0400
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> CC: cenel...@aol.com <mailto:cenel...@aol.com>
> 
> I built an adjustable frame for mine from PVC pipe for about $15. This allows 
> it to more directly face the sun and the frame collapses so I can store it, 
> with the panel attached, below.
>  
> FWIW--it took less than an hour to build and glue the frame. Go the idea from 
> a you tube video.
>  
> Charlie Nelson
> Water Phantom
> C 36 XL/kcb
>  
> cenel...@aol.com <mailto:cenel...@aol.com>
>  
>  
> -Original Message-
> From: David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
> To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
> Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com <mailto:davidrisc...@msn.com>>
> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2016 10:28 am
> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
> 
> Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...
> 
> Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!
> 
> David F. Risch
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
> 
> 
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400
> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> CC: billbinal...@gmail.com <mailto:billbinal...@gmail.com>
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758 <http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758>
> The 50 watt one is 21x27 inches and quite thin.
> Bill Bina
> 
> 
> On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:
> OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding 
> companionway hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and width 
> (24") of the hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide 
> open.   
> 
> Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo packaged 
> units?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> David F. Risch
> 1981 40-2
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
> 
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Robert Boyer via CnC-List]

I don’t know what type of solar panel is used in the video but my Solbian 
flexible panels don’t have any where near that reduction in power with just a 
little shaded area.  

Bob

> On May 24, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> David,
> 
> A word of caution keeping it on your companionway hatch — the slightest 
> shadow, like from your boom, will cut the effectiveness of the panel to close 
> to zip. I have mine there, but if I was to do it again, I’d find a way to 
> mount it on the stern where the panel will never be in the shadows. Watch 
> this: https://youtu.be/-WGU5j7Rh1g <https://youtu.be/-WGU5j7Rh1g> 
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Edd
> 
> 
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY 
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 24, 2016, at 10:06 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
>> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding 
>> companionway hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and width 
>> (24") of the hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide 
>> open.   
>> 
>> Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo 
>> packaged units?
>> 
>> Thanks in advance.
>> 
>> David F. Risch
>> 1981 40-2
>> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
>> 
>> 
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup
>> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>> CC: awh...@thegateguys.com <mailto:awh...@thegateguys.com>
>> 
>> Great site with tutorials and many options  www. 
>> <http://www.batterystuff.com/>batterystuff 
>> <http://www.batterystuff.com/>.com <http://www.batterystuff.com/> .
>> I have purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to 
>> isolate separate battery banks.
>> _/)~~~_/) 
>>  ~~~
>> Allen White
>> C 26  Aura
>> Rhinebeck, NY 
>>  
>>  
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Edd Schillay via CnC-List]

David,

A word of caution keeping it on your companionway hatch — the slightest shadow, 
like from your boom, will cut the effectiveness of the panel to close to zip. I 
have mine there, but if I was to do it again, I’d find a way to mount it on the 
stern where the panel will never be in the shadows. Watch this: 
https://youtu.be/-WGU5j7Rh1g <https://youtu.be/-WGU5j7Rh1g> 

All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>












> On May 24, 2016, at 10:06 AM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding 
> companionway hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and width 
> (24") of the hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide 
> open.   
> 
> Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo packaged 
> units?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> David F. Risch
> 1981 40-2
> (401) 419-4650 (cell)
> 
> 
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
> Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> CC: awh...@thegateguys.com <mailto:awh...@thegateguys.com>
> 
> Great site with tutorials and many options  www. 
> <http://www.batterystuff.com/>batterystuff <http://www.batterystuff.com/>.com 
> <http://www.batterystuff.com/> .
> I have purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to 
> isolate separate battery banks.
> _/)~~~_/) 
>  ~~~
> Allen White
> C 26  Aura
> Rhinebeck, NY 
>  
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[David via CnC-List]

Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I will not 
need a controller.  Or is t prudent to have one anyway...

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:42:39 -0400
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: cenel...@aol.com


I built an adjustable frame for mine from PVC pipe for about $15. This allows 
it to more directly face the sun and the frame collapses so I can store it, 
with the panel attached, below.

 

FWIW--it took less than an hour to build and glue the frame. Go the idea from a 
you tube video.

 

Charlie Nelson

Water Phantom

C 36 XL/kcb

 

cenel...@aol.com



 

 

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To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

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Sent: Tue, May 24, 2016 10:28 am

Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.








Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...



Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!



David F. Risch

(401) 419-4650 (cell)






To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400

Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

CC: billbinal...@gmail.com




  

  
  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758


The 50 watt one is 21x27
  inches and quite thin.


Bill Bina









On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via
  CnC-List wrote:





  



OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on
  top of my sliding companionway hatch.   Found a quality one
  within the length (27") and width (24") of the hatch but it is
  too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide open.   


  


  Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those
  cheapo packaged units?


  


  Thanks in advance.


  


  David F. Risch


  1981 40-2


  (401) 419-4650 (cell)




  





  



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Charlie Nelson via CnC-List]

I built an adjustable frame for mine from PVC pipe for about $15. This allows 
it to more directly face the sun and the frame collapses so I can store it, 
with the panel attached, below.
 
FWIW--it took less than an hour to build and glue the frame. Go the idea from a 
you tube video.
 
Charlie Nelson
Water Phantom
C 36 XL/kcb
 
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Sent: Tue, May 24, 2016 10:28 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.



Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...

Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)




To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: billbinal...@gmail.com

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758
The 50 watt one is 21x27  inches and quite thin.
Bill Bina



On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via  CnC-List wrote:


  

OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on  top of my sliding 
companionway hatch.   Found a quality one  within the length (27") and 
width (24") of the hatch but it is  too tall at 1" and the hatch will 
not slide open.   
  
  Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those 
 cheapo packaged units?
  
  Thanks in advance.
  
  David F. Risch
  1981 40-2
  (401) 419-4650 (cell)

  


  
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[David via CnC-List]

Geez Bill...what the heck took you so long...

Perfect.  Thanks Bill, you saved a from much Googling!

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:24:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: billbinal...@gmail.com


  

  
  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758

The 50 watt one is 21x27
  inches and quite thin.

Bill Bina





On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via
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OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on
  top of my sliding companionway hatch.   Found a quality one
  within the length (27") and width (24") of the hatch but it is
  too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide open.   

  

  Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those
  cheapo packaged units?

  

  Thanks in advance.

  

  David F. Risch

  1981 40-2

  (401) 419-4650 (cell)


  



  


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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758

The 50 watt one is 21x27 inches and quite thin.

Bill Bina


On 5/24/2016 10:06 AM, David via CnC-List wrote:
OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding 
companionway hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and 
width (24") of the hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will 
not slide open.


Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo 
packaged units?


Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


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Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again.

[David via CnC-List]

OK...so I am trying to put a trickle charger on top of my sliding companionway 
hatch.   Found a quality one within the length (27") and width (24") of the 
hatch but it is too tall at 1" and the hatch will not slide open.   

Anybody find a setup that might work that is not one of those cheapo packaged 
units?

Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
CC: awh...@thegateguys.com

Great site with tutorials and many options  www.batterystuff.com .I have 
purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to isolate 
separate battery banks._/)~~~_/)  ~~~Allen 
WhiteC 26  AuraRhinebeck, NYFrom: Della Barba, Joe 
[mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:10 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup I don’t know about Canadian exchange 
rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I have a meter anyway, so the cheap 
Morningstar controller was fine for my use. I might go up to MPPT if I can find 
a decent one for cheap, the Morningstar version is very good and very 
expensive. I spend 2 weeks at anchor in one spot to run sailing classes and the 
50 watt panel cut my engine run time from once a day to once every three days 
JJoeCoquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of 
Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup I purchased a 65watt mono panel with 
charge controller and cables from these 
guys:http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, 
maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking boat stuff. That was back in 2013. 
The setup has served very well. People are right to recommend a quality MPPT 
charge controller but I found the return on investment when dealing with sub 
100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth it. At the time a cheap PWM 
controller is what came with my kit and it has been fine now for over 2 
seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD screen that shows how many 
amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar controllers don't do that. I 
spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to mount the thing and I'm glad I 
did because take down and setup in fall and spring are easy and the mounting is 
very secure.  Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. 
It was important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low 
enough that the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last 
thing I'll mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 
2011 when I purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them 
still being alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll have 
shore power now for the first time :) SteveSuhana, C 32Toronto On Tue, Mar 1, 
2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
wrote:Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.I have one of these – a 50 
watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+wattI
 have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solarI
 have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my 
mooring.JoeCoquina C 35 MK I
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

Hi Edd- The one I have is not thin enough to open the hatch (probably a bit 
more than an inch thick).  That would be nice, and I am going to think about 
something thin or lighter if/when I have to replace the panel.  But it is not a 
big deal, taking it below when I come to the boat and putting it back when I 
leave and it only cost about $100. Dave

On Mar 3, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List  
wrote:

> David,
> 
> Is your 50W thin enough to leave on the companionway hatch when sailing? In 
> other words, can it slide with the hatch forward? If so, what panel did you 
> use? 
> 
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Edd
> 
> 
> Edd M. Schillay
> Starship Enterprise
> C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
> City Island, NY 
> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
>   
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 3, 2016, at 1:05 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted 
>> the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in 
>> the lazarette and from there up to the battery compartment.  I just plug in 
>> the panel before I leave the boat and unplug when I come back and store the 
>> panel below deck while sailing.  It sits on the companionway hatch cover 
>> while I am gone. I got a 50W panel sized to fit on the hatch and it is heavy 
>> enough with the aluminum frame that it does not blow away.  Dave
>> http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187549
>>  
>> http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187536
>> 
>> Aries
>> 1990 C 34+
>> New London, CT
>> 
>> 
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[Richard N. Bush via CnC-List]

 Dave; any chance of see photos of your rig set up on the boat? Thanks

 


Richard
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Richard N. Bush 
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
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I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted 
the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in 
the lazarette and from there up to the battery compartment.  I just plug in the 
panel before I leave the boat and unplug when I come back and store the panel 
below deck while sailing.  It sits on the companionway hatch cover while I am 
gone. I got a 50W panel sized to fit on the hatch and it is heavy enough with 
the aluminum frame that it does not blow away.  Dave
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187549

 
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187536



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[Edd Schillay via CnC-List]

David,

Is your 50W thin enough to leave on the companionway hatch when sailing? In 
other words, can it slide with the hatch forward? If so, what panel did you 
use? 


All the best,

Edd


Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY 
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> On Mar 3, 2016, at 1:05 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted 
> the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in 
> the lazarette and from there up to the battery compartment.  I just plug in 
> the panel before I leave the boat and unplug when I come back and store the 
> panel below deck while sailing.  It sits on the companionway hatch cover 
> while I am gone. I got a 50W panel sized to fit on the hatch and it is heavy 
> enough with the aluminum frame that it does not blow away.  Dave
> http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187549
>  
> 
>  
> http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187536
>  
> 
> Aries
> 1990 C 34+
> New London, CT
> 
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[David Knecht via CnC-List]

I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted 
the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in 
the lazarette and from there up to the battery compartment.  I just plug in the 
panel before I leave the boat and unplug when I come back and store the panel 
below deck while sailing.  It sits on the companionway hatch cover while I am 
gone. I got a 50W panel sized to fit on the hatch and it is heavy enough with 
the aluminum frame that it does not blow away.  Dave
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187549
 
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289945=1187536
 

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1990 C 34+
New London, CT



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

I have about 30 feet of cord on my solar panel and use a trolling motor plug 
and socket in the cockpit.
Joe
Coquina

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David,
No experience with a waterproof plug, but I once considered the idea and 
rejected because of aesthetic reasons with the routing of wires, chance of 
leaks, and the trip hazard on the foredeck.

The solar panel that charges the battery under my V berth is deployed on the 
foredeck near the hatch (note the relatively short run - which may not work for 
charging the house and start bank further aft because of voltage drop from a 
long run). I set the pane so it faces south and is angled up slightly, but 
nowhere near the 35 degree angle appropriate for my latitude. Seems to work OK 
for the relatively small demand of maintaining the single 24DC battery.

There is a 6 or 7 ft long cord on the panel with a polarized plug on the end. 
The corresponding polarized plug is under the step up into the V berth, and 
wired to the terminals of the battery. So my connection is both inside the boat 
and out of sight when the panel is not in place. The wire runs under the hatch 
seal to get into the boat, and I have not experienced any water leaks in the 6 
years or so that I have been using this arrangement.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 4:21 PM
To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com<mailto:davidrisc...@msn.com>>
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away.  I am thinking 
the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exposure.   Anyone try a 
waterproof plug set up with a flexible solar array?

Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)

To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
CC: awh...@thegateguys.com<mailto:awh...@thegateguys.com>
Great site with tutorials and many options  
www.batterystuff.com<http://www.batterystuff.com> .
I have purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to 
isolate separate battery banks.
_/)~~~_/) 
 ~~~
Allen White
C 26  Aura
Rhinebeck, NY


From: Della Barba, Joe [mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:10 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

I don't know about Canadian exchange rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I 
have a meter anyway, so the cheap Morningstar controller was fine for my use. I 
might go up to MPPT if I can find a decent one for cheap, the Morningstar 
version is very good and very expensive. I spend 2 weeks at anchor in one spot 
to run sailing classes and the 50 watt panel cut my engine run time from once a 
day to once every three days :)
Joe
Coquina

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Plavsa via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:03 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

I purchased a 65watt mono panel with charge controller and cables from these 
guys:
http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/
All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking boat 
stuff.

That was back in 2013. The setup has served very well. People are right to 
recommend a quality MPPT charge controller but I found the return on investment 
when dealing with sub 100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth it. At the 
time a cheap PWM controller is what came with my kit and it has been fine now 
for over 2 seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD screen that shows 
how many amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar controllers don't do 
that. I spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to mount the thing and I'm 
glad I did because take down and setup in fall and spring are easy and the 
mounting is very secure.

Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. It was 
important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low enough that 
the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last thing I'll 
mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 2011 when I 
purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them still being 
alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll have shore power 
now for the first time :)

Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe vi

Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[Rick Brass via CnC-List]

David, 

No experience with a waterproof plug, but I once considered the idea and
rejected because of aesthetic reasons with the routing of wires, chance of
leaks, and the trip hazard on the foredeck.

 

The solar panel that charges the battery under my V berth is deployed on the
foredeck near the hatch (note the relatively short run - which may not work
for charging the house and start bank further aft because of voltage drop
from a long run). I set the pane so it faces south and is angled up
slightly, but nowhere near the 35 degree angle appropriate for my latitude.
Seems to work OK for the relatively small demand of maintaining the single
24DC battery.

 

There is a 6 or 7 ft long cord on the panel with a polarized plug on the
end. The corresponding polarized plug is under the step up into the V berth,
and wired to the terminals of the battery. So my connection is both inside
the boat and out of sight when the panel is not in place. The wire runs
under the hatch seal to get into the boat, and I have not experienced any
water leaks in the 6 years or so that I have been using this arrangement.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 4:21 PM
To: CNC CNC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: David <davidrisc...@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

 

So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away.  I am thinking
the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exposure.   Anyone try
a waterproof plug set up with a flexible solar array?

Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup
From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
CC: awh...@thegateguys.com <mailto:awh...@thegateguys.com> 

Great site with tutorials and many options   <http://www.batterystuff.com>
www.batterystuff.com .

I have purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to
isolate separate battery banks.

_/)~~~_/) 

 ~~~

Allen White

C 26  Aura

Rhinebeck, NY 

 

 

From: Della Barba, Joe [mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:10 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

 

I don't know about Canadian exchange rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I
have a meter anyway, so the cheap Morningstar controller was fine for my
use. I might go up to MPPT if I can find a decent one for cheap, the
Morningstar version is very good and very expensive. I spend 2 weeks at
anchor in one spot to run sailing classes and the 50 watt panel cut my
engine run time from once a day to once every three days :)

Joe

Coquina

 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:03 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

 

I purchased a 65watt mono panel with charge controller and cables from these
guys:

http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/

All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking
boat stuff.

 

That was back in 2013. The setup has served very well. People are right to
recommend a quality MPPT charge controller but I found the return on
investment when dealing with sub 100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth
it. At the time a cheap PWM controller is what came with my kit and it has
been fine now for over 2 seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD
screen that shows how many amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar
controllers don't do that. I spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to
mount the thing and I'm glad I did because take down and setup in fall and
spring are easy and the mounting is very secure. 

 

Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. It was
important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low enough
that the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last thing
I'll mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 2011
when I purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them
still being alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll
have shore power now for the first time :)

 

Steve

Suhana, C 32

Toronto

 

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:

Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.

I have one of these - a 50 watt panel:
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS
/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
<http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFD
S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+wat

Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

David,

 

This is what I did: 

 

My set-up is non-permanent. The panel can be easily rolled up ands stored. I
put it on my bimini, when it is up. In the early and late season, the bimini
is down when we sail, so the panel has to go. It takes about 5 extra min to
take it down or to set it up. I use 4 short shock cords to attach the four
corners and an extra length of Velcro, so that at least one end is somewhat
permanently attached (I don't want a wind gust to take the panel away).

 

The panel comes with a short connecting cable with a watertight plug. A
matching plug on the "extension cord" provides water tight connection. The
extension goes through on of the aft lazarettes; this way I did not need to
drill any holes.

 

If you have a rigid panel (they are cheaper, more durable and more
efficient, but they are not rollable), you have to figure out some way of
keeping it on deck and then storing it under the deck when you go sailing.
Or you have to find a permanent way of mounting it (but this is not what you
wanted).

 

I have some pictures:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7vf5xpyypwldof5/AACitxYkDTpzPt4I1zqjfW_ka?dl=0 

 

If I were to do it again I would install a single output charge controller
(Genasun 5 A MPPT ($75)) and connect it to the House battery and install an
echo charger for the start battery. Probably the same cost, but this would
separate my two batteries in a more appropriate way. My controller has two
batteries output, so it was trivially easy to install.

 

Just my 2 cents

 

Marek

 

C270 "Legato"

Ottawa, ON

 

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So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away.  I am thinking
the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exposure.   Anyone try
a waterproof plug set up with a flexible solar array?

Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

[David via CnC-List]

So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away.  I am thinking 
the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exposure.   Anyone try a 
waterproof plug set up with a flexible solar array?

Thanks in advance.

David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)


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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 11:12:43 -0500
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Great site with tutorials and many options  www.batterystuff.com .I have 
purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to isolate 
separate battery banks._/)~~~_/)  ~~~Allen 
WhiteC 26  AuraRhinebeck, NYFrom: Della Barba, Joe 
[mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:10 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup I don’t know about Canadian exchange 
rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I have a meter anyway, so the cheap 
Morningstar controller was fine for my use. I might go up to MPPT if I can find 
a decent one for cheap, the Morningstar version is very good and very 
expensive. I spend 2 weeks at anchor in one spot to run sailing classes and the 
50 watt panel cut my engine run time from once a day to once every three days 
JJoeCoquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of 
Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:03 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup I purchased a 65watt mono panel with 
charge controller and cables from these 
guys:http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, 
maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking boat stuff. That was back in 2013. 
The setup has served very well. People are right to recommend a quality MPPT 
charge controller but I found the return on investment when dealing with sub 
100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth it. At the time a cheap PWM 
controller is what came with my kit and it has been fine now for over 2 
seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD screen that shows how many 
amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar controllers don't do that. I 
spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to mount the thing and I'm glad I 
did because take down and setup in fall and spring are easy and the mounting is 
very secure.  Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. 
It was important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low 
enough that the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last 
thing I'll mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 
2011 when I purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them 
still being alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll have 
shore power now for the first time :) SteveSuhana, C 32Toronto On Tue, Mar 1, 
2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
wrote:Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.I have one of these – a 50 
watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+wattI
 have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solarI
 have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my 
mooring.JoeCoquina C 35 MK I
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Marek Dziedzic (hotmail) via CnC-List]

There were multiple discussions on merits of adjusting the panel and the 
general consensus is that a fixed panel is good enough and often better than an 
adjustable one, because half of the time, it is incorrectly adjusted.

Some discussion here: 
http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/solar-panel.177361/, 
including discussions on how to install it.

But no question, start with Maine Sail’s web site.

Btw. in order to just maintain (or top up) your batteries, you don’t need a 50 
W panel; half of that would probably do. You would need that or more if you 
plan to spend a few days at an anchor.

Marek
C270 “Legato”
Ottawa, ON

From: Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List 
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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
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Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

That morningstar controller really is inexpensive. Nice find. 

Richard, maybe this will be helpful to you:
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/solar_panel


Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

  I can’t get photos – I am off on a trip right now. The panel is not mounted 
to anything, I just put it out in different place depending on the sun. If you 
don’t move it, sooner or later it gets on the wrong side or a shadow goes 
across it. I don’t use it in the slip – I have shorepower – but I do use it on 
my mooring. I usually put it on the foredeck when I am gone.

  Joe

  Coquina


  From: Richard N. Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com] 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:19 AM
  To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
  Cc: Della Barba, Joe
  Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup


  Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate 
your setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do you 
leave it up all the time? (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you have to 
orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it? Any available photos 
would be great, Many thanks 


  Richard

  1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596

  Richard N. Bush
  2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
  Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
  502-584-7255



  -Original Message-
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  To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
  Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>
  Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 9:50 am
  Subject: Stus-List solar power setup

  Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.

  I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt

  I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar

  I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.

  Joe

  Coquina C 35 MK I

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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Richard N. Bush via CnC-List]

Steven, thanks, that's such a great website...; I simply don't have enough room 
to put the panel on my dodger, (my preferred location), so I will likely do 
something like shown on the website; thanks again
 

 


Richard

Richard N. Bush Law Offices 
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255

 

 

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That morningstar controller really is inexpensive. Nice find.


Richard, maybe this will be helpful to you:
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/solar_panel



Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto





 
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Great site with tutorials and many options  www.batterystuff.com .

I have purchased several systems for other purposes there.  You may need to 
isolate separate battery banks.

_/)~~~_/) 

 ~~~

Allen White

C 26  Aura

Rhinebeck, NY





From: Della Barba, Joe [mailto:joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:10 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup



I don’t know about Canadian exchange rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I 
have a meter anyway, so the cheap Morningstar controller was fine for my use. I 
might go up to MPPT if I can find a decent one for cheap, the Morningstar 
version is very good and very expensive. I spend 2 weeks at anchor in one spot 
to run sailing classes and the 50 watt panel cut my engine run time from once a 
day to once every three days J

Joe

Coquina



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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:03 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup



I purchased a 65watt mono panel with charge controller and cables from these 
guys:

http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/

All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking boat 
stuff.



That was back in 2013. The setup has served very well. People are right to 
recommend a quality MPPT charge controller but I found the return on investment 
when dealing with sub 100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth it. At the 
time a cheap PWM controller is what came with my kit and it has been fine now 
for over 2 seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD screen that shows 
how many amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar controllers don't do 
that. I spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to mount the thing and I'm 
glad I did because take down and setup in fall and spring are easy and the 
mounting is very secure.



Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. It was 
important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low enough that 
the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last thing I'll 
mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 2011 when I 
purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them still being 
alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll have shore power 
now for the first time :)



Steve

Suhana, C 32

Toronto



On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.

I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
 
<http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt>
 =1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt

I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8
 
<http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar>
 =1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar

I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.

Joe

Coquina C 35 MK I


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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List]

That morningstar controller really is inexpensive. Nice find.

Richard, maybe this will be helpful to you:
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/solar_panel

Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I can’t get photos – I am off on a trip right now. The panel is not
> mounted to anything, I just put it out in different place depending on the
> sun. If you don’t move it, sooner or later it gets on the wrong side or a
> shadow goes across it. I don’t use it in the slip – I have shorepower – but
> I do use it on my mooring.  I usually put it on the foredeck when I am gone.
>
> Joe
>
> Coquina
>
>
>
> *From:* Richard N. Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:19 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Della Barba, Joe
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List solar power setup
>
>
>
> Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate
> your setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do
> you leave it up all the time?  (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you
> have to orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it?  Any
> available photos would be great, Many thanks
>
>
>
> Richard
>
> 1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596
>
> Richard N. Bush
> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
> Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
> 502-584-7255
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov>
> Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 9:50 am
> Subject: Stus-List solar power setup
>
> Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
>
> I have one of these – a 50 watt panel:
> http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
>
> I have this controller -
> http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
>
> I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug
> when using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my
> mooring.
>
> Joe
>
> Coquina C 35 MK I
>
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I can’t get photos – I am off on a trip right now. The panel is not mounted to 
anything, I just put it out in different place depending on the sun. If you 
don’t move it, sooner or later it gets on the wrong side or a shadow goes 
across it. I don’t use it in the slip – I have shorepower – but I do use it on 
my mooring.  I usually put it on the foredeck when I am gone.
Joe
Coquina

From: Richard N. Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:19 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate your 
setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do you 
leave it up all the time?  (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you have to 
orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it?  Any available photos 
would be great, Many thanks

Richard
1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596

Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255


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Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 9:50 am
Subject: Stus-List solar power setup
Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.
Joe
Coquina C 35 MK I

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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Richard N. Bush via CnC-List]

 Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate 
your setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do you 
leave it up all the time?  (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you have to 
orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it?  Any available photos 
would be great, Many thanks
 
Richard1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596

Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255 
 
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Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.I have one of these – a 50 watt 
panel:http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+wattI
 have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solarI
 have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my 
mooring.JoeCoquina C 35 MK 
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Richard N. Bush via CnC-List]

 Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate 
your setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do you 
leave it up all the time?  (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you have to 
orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it?  Any available photos 
would be great, Many thanks

 


Richard
1985 C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596

Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 
502-584-7255

 

 

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Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
I have one of these – a 50 watt 
panel:http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.
Joe
Coquina C 35 MK I



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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List]

I purchased a 65watt mono panel with charge controller and cables from
these guys:
http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/
All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking
boat stuff.

That was back in 2013. The setup has served very well. People are right to
recommend a quality MPPT charge controller but I found the return on
investment when dealing with sub 100 watt panels to be minimal and not
worth it. At the time a cheap PWM controller is what came with my kit and
it has been fine now for over 2 seasons. It also has useful features like
an LCD screen that shows how many amps I'm generating, the entry level
morningstar controllers don't do that. I spent money on nice fittings for
my bimini to mount the thing and I'm glad I did because take down and setup
in fall and spring are easy and the mounting is very secure.

Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. It was
important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low enough
that the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last thing
I'll mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 2011
when I purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them
still being alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll
have shore power now for the first time :)

Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
>
> I have one of these – a 50 watt panel:
> http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
>
> I have this controller -
> http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
>
> I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug
> when using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my
> mooring.
>
> Joe
>
> Coquina C 35 MK I
>
>
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Re: Stus-List solar power setup

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

I don’t know about Canadian exchange rates, but my setup is about $120 US. I 
have a meter anyway, so the cheap Morningstar controller was fine for my use. I 
might go up to MPPT if I can find a decent one for cheap, the Morningstar 
version is very good and very expensive. I spend 2 weeks at anchor in one spot 
to run sailing classes and the 50 watt panel cut my engine run time from once a 
day to once every three days ☺
Joe
Coquina

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Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:03 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Stevan Plavsa
Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup

I purchased a 65watt mono panel with charge controller and cables from these 
guys:
http://stores.ebay.ca/solarenergydcinc/
All told IIRC it was $250 CAD, maybe $300. Not a lot of money when talking boat 
stuff.

That was back in 2013. The setup has served very well. People are right to 
recommend a quality MPPT charge controller but I found the return on investment 
when dealing with sub 100 watt panels to be minimal and not worth it. At the 
time a cheap PWM controller is what came with my kit and it has been fine now 
for over 2 seasons. It also has useful features like an LCD screen that shows 
how many amps I'm generating, the entry level morningstar controllers don't do 
that. I spent money on nice fittings for my bimini to mount the thing and I'm 
glad I did because take down and setup in fall and spring are easy and the 
mounting is very secure.

Suhana was on a wet mooring since I first launched her in 2012. It was 
important to maintain the batteries somehow. Our consumption is low enough that 
the 65 watt panel served very well on a three week cruise. Last thing I'll 
mention is that the batteries are an unknown age, ie; older than 2011 when I 
purchased her. I believe the solar panel has a lot to do with them still being 
alive. New Trojan T-105s are on the menu for spring and we'll have shore power 
now for the first time :)

Steve
Suhana, C 32
Toronto

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.
Joe
Coquina C 35 MK I

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Stus-List solar power setup

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

Someone asked me about my solar panel setup.
I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: 
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1456843564=8-1=renogy+50+watt
I have this controller 
-http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8=1456843683=8-3=morningstar+solar
I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when 
using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring.
Joe
Coquina C 35 MK I
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