I have mine mounted on the Bimini. The mount will likely weigh more than the panel. Ours are set up so that they also serve to keep the Bimini stretched open so there is no need for straps forward. With that said taking the Bimini off is a nuisance, folding it is impossible. We've had this arrangement for years on two boats. I've never folded the Bimini when off the boat.
With the small panel you could also consider mounting on the dodger or under the boom forward of the companionway. Less output due to shade but probably still more than a small flexible panel. Not a fan of anything rail mounted hanging over the boat but that's just me. John Sent from my iPad > On Jan 11, 2014, at 10:09 AM, Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> wrote: > > I've decided to replace our flexible solar panel (mounted on the front hatch) > with a rigid one - more power for the same size, cheaper, and lasts longer. > Am debating whether to mount it on the bimini frame or off the stern rail. > The bimini mount would be nice except that we always collapse the bimini > (with canvas) when off the boat or when it's windy, so we couldn't leave the > panel mounted (or is there a way to do it?). Off the stern rail seems to be > common - what mounts do you recommend? Are the clamps on the rail strong > enough to support the panel without diagonal braces down to the taffrail? Do > you have specific recommendations for mounts? The panel (50 watt) is about > 20 X 26 inches and weighs around 10 lbs. > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw > C&C 35 Mk II > Mattapoisett, MA > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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