Dave, I equipped my last two boats with solar panels. Both had refrigeration and 4-6 volt golf cart batteries for the additional amp hours. I switched 99% of my lighting to LED and have an autopilot, inverter and chart plotter. I ran a 150 watt rigid panel on the first boat and 250 watt rigid panel on the current boat. I do not limit my use of power because I don’t have to. I will use the engine to charge on the second day of rain and in late September. Other than that it works very well. My load share relay usually has a green share light by my morning coffee. I didn’t find 150 watts as good as 250 watts but it depends on how much power you use. One more thing I should mention, I leave my batteries on board and solar panel hooked up all year and my battery bank lasts 9-10 years. I would recommend at least 200 watts and 250 is plenty for Georgian Bay. YMMV. Len Mitchell Crazy Legs 89 37+ Midland On.
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