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welshoff
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Response Posted - 07/22/2007 :  13:33:25  Show Profile
My panel is mounted with a RAM mount, I can make quick and easy adjustments to line up with optimal sun angles (note since the photo I have moved the location up to the vertical post on the cat bird seat). I leave it mounted all the time, even when trailering.

I do not hook up to shore power. Between the motor charging and the solar, I always have plenty of battery power. It sets in the slip and charges all week when I am away. I have stayed out for 3-4 days running lights in cabin and anchor light and always have plenty of battery power. I like the quite simple charging of the solar panel.




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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 07/22/2007 :  14:58:08  Show Profile
Will, nicely done! What panel do you have, wattage, etc. Did you mod the panel for the RAM mount?
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 07/22/2007 :  17:24:05  Show Profile
What was your source for the materials? Cost?
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 07/22/2007 :  18:37:29  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
Looks really nice but my panel is 39" wide (18W). From the picture Wil's panel looks like a smaller 5W?

I was running the batteries for 3 weeks (without recharging) before installing the solar panel. I took a reading of the voltage prior to installation: 12.4V which is 75% according to the chart. 2 days after leaving the panel just laying on the cabin top taped with duct tape I had a full charge! We're really happy with this and are now considering installing a radio.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/27/2007 :  21:50:01  Show Profile
We couldn't be happier w/ our solar panel - we get out 3 days a week and run a VHF, GPS and FM radio - serves our needs!
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welshoff
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Response Posted - 07/28/2007 :  11:17:56  Show Profile
Randy,
Sorry for the late response. I went sailing last night and got the info for you. The panel is a BP Solar Model No. sx10m. It is a 10W panel. It came on the boat when I bought her. The panel just has an aluminum flat plate spanning the panel with a standard ram mount (w/rail mount adapter) attached. This flat aluminum bar is probably the only thing added for the ram mount to work with the panel?

Do a search on the web and you can find all kinds of info on these panels.
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