[C320-list] Solar panels

[Pat Moriarty]

Mine got too ugly last year but I don't think it worked. Now I just 
have the ugly void and since I plug in at night I do not plan to 
replace it, maybe I can grow a garden there.

Pat #130 1994 model


At 03:57 PM 5/22/2009, you wrote:
>Scott,
>    I have hull number 219 and I ordered it with the optional solar 
> panel--available in the early 1995 models--it fits over the sea 
> hood (hatch cover slides under it) and it has served great for 15 
> years, HOWEVER, it has recently developed a hugh bulge---looks as 
> if it is 15 months pregnant and (may) be a source of leakage-but I digress.
>    I have the UNI-SOLAR solar battery charger model MBC-262 which 
> is 16 x 27 inches and puts out 0.90amps.  15 years ago the phone 
> numbers were 1-800-843-3892  1-313-362-4170 located in troy, 
> mi.    There are many companies making solar panel today but I 
> would only consider one that can withstand being walked upon if you 
> consider installing it anyplace where it could accidently be 
> stepped upon.    Ken
>OBUOY #219
>
>--- On Fri, 5/22/09, Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com> wrote:
>
>
>From: Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] Solar panels
>To: "Catalina320.org" <C320-List at Catalina320.org>
>Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 11:02 AM
>
>
>What have people tried in the way of solar panels on their 
>320s?  I'm looking for a simple option to keep the batteries topped 
>off while on the mooring, since I'm not in a slip.  The only load 
>most of the time is the automatic bilge pump, so I don't need a lot 
>of output.  Looking for any details you might be able to provide in 
>terms of models, mountings, wire routing, controllers, etc.  I'm 
>especially interested in information on how to set up a system that 
>can be easily hooked up at the end of a sail without taking the 
>settee apart downstairs to get at the batteries.
>
>-- Scott Thompson
>Surprise, #653

Pat Moriarty
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