Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
Lots of options and lots of info on google, you can even google "stus list: solar panel" and find old list threads. I did want to chime in and say that solar is the best. I am never plugged into shore power unless we're cruising and spending a night at a marina and that's more for the laptops, came

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
I have very similar (consistent) results, even though I am much further north (45 °). I have a 24 W panel and I get a maximum charging current around 1.1 -1.3 A. My maximum charge per day is much less, but my batteries are never that empty. I think that the maximum I ever saw was just under

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Genasun is pretty much the agreed best engineered MPPT controller though they don't do higher current. They have varying options for battery chemistry and wattage. If genasun is what you use then you'll basically have to plan on one controller per panel which is great for reliability and redundan

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Doug Welch via CnC-List
i have 2 100 watt semi flexible panels wired in series mounted on the bimini and an epsolar (30 watt) MPPT controller. I bought them as a package with wires and connectors from a local outfit called makeasolarboat.ca (that has since gotten out of the business). my wife sewed zippers on the panel

Stus-List 37+ Etobicoke

2016-09-17 Thread Mitchell's via CnC-List
X 2 what Tom said! If it's been in fresh water since 88 it's probably been lightly used because of our colder climate and no salt water on the hardware. With a solar panel it looks like it's been cruised. 50k USD is a great price. Our boat is splashed in May and comes out next week. Only way to

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
I personally have a Morningstar controller, but I wanted two battery option (I don’t have an ACR). If I were to do it again, I would go for a Genasun controller (they are very highly rated and recommended) and a separate ACR or something similar. Marek Sent from Mail

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
I am a big fan of Morningstar controllers and suggest going for MPPT. It will increase your charge rate by a lot. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com Coquina C&C 35 MK I 50 watt solar From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of detr

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

2016-09-17 Thread svpegasus38
I just bought 2 140 watt glass Solara panels with 2 Gensun MPPT GV-10 controllers, and a Solar Monitor Watt Wizard. Mounted the panels above the bimini lengthwise. Bought the system from BRJ Solutions in Seattle. I could not beat his prices in an internet search. On a sunny day my batt