[C320-list] Solar Panel
DickPollitt
dick.pollitt at bigpond.com
Wed Jan 10 17:18:57 PST 2007
Kurt,
Thanks for the info.
The more I think about it the more I Like the idea of a portable unit that
can be stowed when sailing.
Dick Pollitt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt R. Budelmann, M.D." <krbmd77 at charter.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:57 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Solar Panel
I use the Sunsei panel that costs about $80 and I put a wire with loops and
a padlock on it. I rest it on the rail seats and it trickle charges the
batteries. It is not enough to recharge, but when fully charged it
maintains that condition. You could get two attached in parallel and rest
them on the cabin top and that might be enough to slowly charge the
batteries. They are waterproof and can be horizontal. Plus if they get
stolen you are not out a thousand!
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Kurt R. Budelmann
Everwind, Catalina 320 # 1035
----- Original Message -----
From: DickPollitt
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 8:08 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Solar Panel
My 1977 C-320 (Hull #364) was originally fitted with a "Uni Solar" solar
panel mounted on the cabin top just forward of the mainsheet traveller. It
seemed like a good idea, but only lasted about 18 months before the cells
appeared to internally disintegrate. I was going to replace it, but on
studying the makers literature I noted that it should not be installed on a
horizontal surface as it can be damaged by water sitting on it.
However I would like to install a new solar panel to keep the batteries
topped up, and would be interested if anyone has identified a model and
location that works well. I was thinking of either using the same location
on the cabin top, or possibly mounting it on a rail at the stern. Another
thought is a portable flexible unit (like the original) draped over the boom
while the boat is on its mooring.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Dick Pollitt
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