There were multiple discussions on merits of adjusting the panel and the general consensus is that a fixed panel is good enough and often better than an adjustable one, because half of the time, it is incorrectly adjusted.
Some discussion here: http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/solar-panel.177361/, including discussions on how to install it. But no question, start with Maine Sail’s web site. Btw. in order to just maintain (or top up) your batteries, you don’t need a 50 W panel; half of that would probably do. You would need that or more if you plan to spend a few days at an anchor. Marek C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 11:05 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Stevan Plavsa Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup That morningstar controller really is inexpensive. Nice find. Richard, maybe this will be helpful to you: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/solar_panel Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: I can’t get photos – I am off on a trip right now. The panel is not mounted to anything, I just put it out in different place depending on the sun. If you don’t move it, sooner or later it gets on the wrong side or a shadow goes across it. I don’t use it in the slip – I have shorepower – but I do use it on my mooring. I usually put it on the foredeck when I am gone. Joe Coquina From: Richard N. Bush [mailto:bushma...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 10:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Joe, thank you for the solar equipment listings; I would like to duplicate your setup on my boat; Where and how have you installed the solar panel? Do you leave it up all the time? (as opposed to weekends only, etc) DO you have to orient the panel toward the sun or do you just leave it? Any available photos would be great, Many thanks Richard 1985 C&C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596 Richard N. Bush 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> Sent: Tue, Mar 1, 2016 9:50 am Subject: Stus-List solar power setup Someone asked me about my solar panel setup. I have one of these – a 50 watt panel: http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Watts-Volts-Monocrystalline-Solar/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456843564&sr=8-1&keywords=renogy+50+watt I have this controller -http://www.amazon.com/SunGuard-Charge-Controller-Regulator-Morningstar/dp/B000O3O0W2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1456843683&sr=8-3&keywords=morningstar+solar I have the panel on a long cord and plug it in to a trolling motor plug when using it. It does a good job with the batteries when I am on my mooring. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I _______________________________________________ Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.comTo change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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