Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

I agree with Fred's assessment. I have about 400AH on my primary bank and 200AH on my secondary. We motor in and out of the slip and on and off of the anchor each day. It takes about 30 minutes minimum each time for a total of 60 minutes per day. With a 100 amp alternator I can pretty much keep

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Marek - you nailed it. On my 33-2 the semi flexible panel area needed is slightly larger than the Bimini and the Bimini is bisected by the backstay, which really compounds the complexity. I think it can be done but ... Still noodling. And thanks for confirming the 200w requirement. Agreed on

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Fred/Don my novacool uses 4.2a when running.So, the duty cycle is key - hence insulation and lid-seals. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2018, at 2:09 AM, Fred Hazzard wrote: > > Don, it seems to me you need more battery power. You have adequate charging, > but with only 2 batteries with

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Hi don,  I've been reading about solar for a couple of years and the general consensus seems to be that flexible panels only last a couple of years and rigid panels are a much better decision financially.  The more efficient the panel, the more they cost.  They generally run from about 17% to 21

Re: Stus-List Anyone racing C&C 30 MKII?

In response to several questions, Sailing is basic physics. 1. You have the under body, the hull, keel and rudder and 2. you have the Sails, in my case a dacron North main and a funny material 140 Genoa. Each of these generate forces that have to be balanced to move quickly and efficien

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Thanks for the comment. We added a battery, but that was battery number 4 with 3 house and one starter now. But they are lead acid batteries and will only take so much charge. (Perhaps we should switch to AGM's with thin plates, but that is another issue.) Our alternator is likely bigger tha

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

You might also check to see if you are getting the correct voltage and max amps from the alternator. Keep in mind that a standard lead acid battery should not be charged at a rate greater than 20% of its capacity. With a 200 Ah bank you are limited to 40 amps. Stock regulators built into the alt

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Don, Welcome to the Beta family — love the engine. As a former C&C 34 (Enterprise NCC-1701-A) owner, I think your best bet is some kind of solar panel rail mount on your stern pulpit. Something like this: http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62567&d=1371267553

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

I second your thoughts about 'smaller'. I traded up from a 25 to a 32, because of my (ex)wife. While I truly enjoy the 32, it is is a nice boat, I wish I kept the 25. Just the right size for coastal cruising, including Catalina Is. The 32 is more comfortable, no question. But it is just tha

Re: Stus-List C&C 26' or 27'?

Thanks Leslie :) Chris  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, October 14, 2018, 2:46 PM, Leslie Paal via CnC-List wrote: I second your thoughts about 'smaller'.  I traded up from a 25 to a 32, because of my (ex)wife.  While I truly enjoy the 32, it is is a nice boat, I wish I kept the