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 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 16:21 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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