FYI, we found on our 27 MKIII, and I think it would apply to most of our boats
that a thin panel (such as a semi-flexible one) can be mounted directly the the
sliding hatch, and by so doing it will, by definition, be deployed while off
the boat, and be tucked away under the hood when the boat is
I use that same panel hanging off of the stern rail, connected to a Victron
75/15 MPPT controller with the Bluetooth dongle, and a Blue Sea System ACR
to keep two group 24 AGM batteries topped up all summer.
It has worked great for the last three seasons. I've never had any issues
(except for my
When I am on my mooring I have a 50 watt solar panel I put out. It does
a great job keeping the batteries up.
Here is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Monocrystalline-Efficiency-Charging-Applications/dp/B07GTH79JP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YHG5B6WOEU25&keywords=renogy+50+watt+solar+panel&qid=1
I bot one of these
https://powerwerx.com/guest-2701a-battery-charger-maintainer
for a hybrid car that is left idle for many months at a time and the starter
battery would discharge within a month.
Also got one for a forklift that is rarely used, they work great, hook up to
the battery and jus
Hi John,
I have a different take on things:
1). Battery chargers should not be left connected unattended on a boat. The
acid can boil off, the battery can become hot and start a fire, etc. It's just
not good practice. If you want to charge your batteries over the winter,
either remove them a
