Re: Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment

My solar panel feeds the house battery. If I leave the ACR on it will combine and charge the engine start battery when the voltage gets high enough or I can leave it off and it doesn’t. I usually left it off when I was on my mooring to get max effort for the house battery. The start battery was

Re: Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment

necessarily electronic. Marek Original message From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List Date: 2020-08-02 22:29 (GMT-05:00) To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment Marek, Respectfully, I disagree with your statement on the size of the fuse

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the size of the wire. > > Marek > > > Original message > From: Len Mitchell via CnC-List > Date: 2020-08-02 15:56 (GMT-05:00) > To: CNC List > Cc: Len Mitchell > Subject: Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment > > Charlie, I like the house ban

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The fuse needs to protect the wire (not the end device). This means that you pick a fuse based on the size of the wire. Marek Original message From: Len Mitchell via CnC-List Date: 2020-08-02 15:56 (GMT-05:00) To: CNC List Cc: Len Mitchell Subject: Stus-List Solar panels

Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment

Charlie, I like the house bank charge priority or wherever your automatic bilge pump or refrigerator is connected, whatever you find most important while you are away from the boat. Your post says small solar panel and a 50 amp fuse. Those two don’t match! If you over size the fuse the wire beco

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the email for threats with proper software, as the sender does not accept liability for any damage inflicted by viewing the content of this email. From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 2:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Re: S

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I put in a dual battery solar charge controller (SunSaver) when I added my solar panel, wired directly to the two batteries. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 2, 2020, at 12:20 PM, Charlie Nelson via CnC-List > wrote: > > 1st, thanks to the list members for the replies

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Charlie, I agree with your plan. I also agree with Edd's reasoning that it may not make much difference. As such, if attaching to one battery or another had a logistical advantage I would not hesitate. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sun, Aug 2, 2020, 12:21 Charlie Nelson

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Charlie, While some will swear that all charging sources (solar, alternator, etc.) should go to the same bank, I have yet to see any real reason anywhere as to why. When it is sunny, your ACR will see 13V or more and combine everything anyway. You can connect your solar to house or engine - w

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I'd attach it to the house battery side. That is if you have misc always-on loads like bilge pumps on that side. You have to be sure the panels put out something above the connect voltage of the ACR. Any panel coming with a regulator is probably ok. Although you will have a fuse on the battery to

Stus-List Solar panels in ACR environment

1st, thanks to the list members for the replies re my questions on jump starting a battery in a house and start battery bank set-up with an ACR. I think I have that straight! While I think I know the answer to the following question, I am pretty sure that others on the list know the answer! I pl

Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters

a CnC-List" Date: 9/24/19 7:51 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Della Barba, Joe" Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters The big charger-inverters are complicated beasts. I sold and installed a lot of them back in the day. I have a ProNautic 15 amp

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ella Barba, Joe" Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters The big charger-inverters are complicated beasts. I sold and installed a lot of them back in the day. I have a ProNautic 15 amp charger, a separate 300 watt inverter, and a separate 1200 watt inverter. Either one

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MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of sv Rebecca Leah via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 7:14 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: sv Rebecca Leah Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters I have to agree with you Dennis. I ha

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le to reset the fault. Doug Mountjoy  Sv Rebecca Leah C&C LF39Port Orchard YC wa. Original message From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" Date: 9/24/19 12:40 (GMT-08:00) To: CnClist Cc: "Dennis C." Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters

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Hello all, For years on our C&C 27 MKIII we used a 40 watt or so solar panel with a charge controller, and the panel mounted on our sliding hatch to charge our batteries (a series 24 and 27) on the mooring.  We used a battery combiner to keep the starting and house battery charged.  We also

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Thanks Dennis. I also wonder if a dedicated inverter may absorb less battery power in the conversion process than a multi-function inverter/charger. I guess ultimately it’s a matter of getting the right one to suit one’s needs. I rarely have access to shore power except when the boat is on the

Re: Stus-List Solar panels - now charger/inverters

Chuck, Just a philosophical comment on charger/inverters. I personally don't like them. Others may disagree. If either side dies, you're screwed. I prefer to install a separate charger and a separate inverter. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Any suggestions for charger/inverters w

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t harbor.. Any suggestions for charger/inverters would be appreciated. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Andrew Walther via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 12:46 PM To: Len Mitchell ; CNC List Cc: Andrew Walther Subject: Re: Stus-Li

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zon.ca/dp/B06ZZRSDB8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_mvKIDbCA9456P> Reasonably easy install also. Andy -Original Message- From: Len Mitchell Sent: September 23, 2019 8:09 PM To: CNC List Subject: Stus-List Solar panels Nice install Andy! That looks really well done. Curious how ma

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Nice install Andy! That looks really well done. Curious how many amps you are getting in full sun. Len Sent from my iPad ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to

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

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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

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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

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discussions have helped me.  Thanks, Danny Original message From: DON JONSSON via CnC-List Date: 10/13/18 1:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: DON JONSSON Subject: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs. Hi All Last year after putting in a new Beta engine wi

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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

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would have to take them down. > > Marek > > 1994 C270 "Legato" > Ottawa, ON > > > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List On Behalf Of DON JONSSON via > CnC-List > Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2018 13:42 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: DON

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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.

Don, it seems to me you need more battery power. You have adequate charging, but with only 2 batteries with about 200 ah capacity, you have 100 ah of usable power. Your fridge probably uses about 5 amps per hour or 120 amp hours per day. That alone exceeds what you should use. Not to mention leav

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

ON -Original Message- From: CnC-List On Behalf Of DON JONSSON via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2018 13:42 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: DON JONSSON Subject: Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs. Hi All Last year after putting in a new Beta engine with a larger alte

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

Had a 80 amp Balmar for 12 years. Buy their smart charger. Flawless performance. >From my Android From: CnC-List on behalf of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2018 5:46:52 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List So

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Interesting - have been contemplating exactly this for Windstar - 33-2, and my needs and equipment are similar for contemplated summer cruising in Georgian bay. I have a Bimini and can barely fit 200w (iirc) of solar panel on the Bimini, which is the bare minimum required to keep my house bat

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

No help for you on the solar panels but the ONLY LED replacement bulbs or fixtures to buy are marinebeam.com. I've bought a couple of LED products from other suppliers. I have replaced them with marinebeam products. I have both entire fixtures and also replacement bulbs from them. 1st quality p

Stus-List Solar panels and LED light bulbs.

Hi All Last year after putting in a new Beta engine with a larger alternator (110 amp) we added an additional battery, a battery monitor, and to use all that power, a fridge. (Of interest, and not the point of this email, is we went through two alternators on the boat last summer both on warra

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t; If you use refrigeration or generally, have big power budget and big > batteries, you need much more solar power (150 W or more). > > > > Marek > > Ottawa, ON > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh > Muckley via CnC-Lis

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Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 14:02 To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels Genasun is pretty much the agreed best engineered MPPT controller though they don't do higher current. They have varying options for battery

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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

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barba...@dellabarba.com  CoquinaC&C 35 MK I50 watt solar From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of detroito91 via CnC-List Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 11:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: detroito91 Subject: Stus-List Solar panels    I feel this topic has been r

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com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Joe Della Barba via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: September 17, 2016 12:11 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Joe Della Barba<mailto:j...@dellabarba.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar p

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Behalf Of detroito91 via CnC-List Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 11:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: detroito91 Subject: Stus-List Solar panels I feel this topic has been reviewed a while back. I'm looking to purchase 150 watt panels and control unit. What do you feel would be

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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

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I feel this topic has been reviewed a while back.   I'm looking to purchase 150 watt panels and control unit. What do you feel would be the best system? Requirements are minimal. Thanks for your help.  Jim schwartz  SEA YA ! C&c 38 LF Washington nc Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device_

Re: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers

-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: October 14, 2014 8:27 AM To: Josh Muckley; cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Josh Muckley; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers You might be well advised to look at Sai

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mill, it was enough to keep the ice box refrigeration going without having to run the engine for a couple of weeks. Steve Thomas - Original Message - From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List To: C&C List Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:43 AM Subject: Stus-List Solar panel

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els are 16-18 volts, so 200 watts at 16 volts is 12.5 > amps and within the range of a 15 amp controller. > > > Joe Della Barba > Coquina > C&C 35 MK I > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh > Muckley via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, O

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and within the range of a 15 amp controller. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:43 AM To: C&C List Subject: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers Hey fol

Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers

I agree with the other recommendation to reduce the number of solar panels, rather than increasing it. I have (2) 100-watt Solbian flexible panels and they work great but I am noticing that in the Fall when the days become shorter, my generation is reduced. So, I will be adding another 100 wat

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Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 5:43 AM To: C&C List Subject: Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers Hey folks, I'm looking to add solar panels to my boat. I have a new hard top dodger that will be a great place to mount some flexible panels. I

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Josh: You've certainly given this a lot of thought. Don't overthink or overbuild it. KISS If it were me, I'd go with two 100 watt panels back to a single $50 controller and keep the wiring as simple as possible. Keep in mind you're talking about a system that will deliver about 60 ah per da

Stus-List Solar panels and charge controllers

Hey folks, I'm looking to add solar panels to my boat. I have a new hard top dodger that will be a great place to mount some flexible panels. I realize that attention will have to be given to the boom so that it's shadow it minimized. I've given consideration to the fact that some shadow is lik

Re: Stus-List Solar Panels & Clear Plastic Windows

Suggest taking a piece of the material you plan on using for the window and putting it over the panel to see the effect. There are many different kinds of plastic and their effect on light transmission can vary. A practical test is the best way to go methinks. Rich > On Jul 16, 2014, at 0:47,

Stus-List Solar Panels & Clear Plastic Windows

‎Okay here's the question - Will a solar panel work under a clear, flexible plastic window. The sort sewn into a Sunbrella dodger.Customer wants a companionway cover but his solar panel is mounted ‎on top of the top slider. Thought I could sew in a window if it would work. sam :-)C&C 26 Liquorice 

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@schillay.com>    To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels Message-ID: <5773b53a-3b21-4af5-8589-cc51c5bdd...@schillay.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels Message-ID: <5245ab4a.3040...@sbcglobal.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" I have a single 20 watt (nominal) panel laying on top of my sliding hatch. What it does, and doe

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I know that, Bill. I figured my batteries would last longer if I kept some form of charge going in; I wanted the panels to be a reasonable contributor of amps for the hassle involved, and they just didn't work that way. I was going to use one of the panels as a battery maintainer in the summer when

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I have a single 20 watt (nominal) panel laying on top of my sliding hatch. What it does, and does very well, is top up the charge of my batteries during time when I am not on the boat to 100%, and hold them there. Most people are never aware, but their batteries seldom get charged that last 5-1

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ina > > C&C 35 MK I > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *David > Knecht > *Sent:* Thursday, September 26, 2013 3:53 PM > > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Solar panels > > ** ** > >

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I got a plug and socket for a trolling motor for the solar panel. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 3:53 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels How

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thinking was also for trickle charging and easy >>storage when not in use. >> >>Steve Thomas >>C&C27 MKIII >> >> >>-Original Message- >>From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of >>Knowles Rich >>Sent: Thursday, September

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e smaller sizes. >My thinking was also for trickle charging and easy >storage when not in use. > >Steve Thomas >C&C27 MKIII > > >-Original Message- >From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]On Behalf Of >Knowles Rich >Sent: Thursday, September 26

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quite happy with the Morningstar. Good luck Marek (in Ottawa). ___ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:42:56 -0400 From: Edd Schillay To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar panels Message-ID: <5773b53a-3b21-4af5-8589-cc51c5

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I just installed a 65 watt panel on my bimini this summer. I got it from an ebay store here in Canada (free shipping). For the money I spent I'm more than satisfied. This is the seller: http://stores.ebay.ca/Solar-Energy-DC-Inc I went with the cheap and cheerful CMZ whatever Chinese PWM controller

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Someone I was talking to recommended doing through deck part with a socket/connector like this Perko 2-Prong Watertight Deck Connection: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C328%7C2289944%7C2289946&id=846701 On Sep 26, 2013, at 4:02 PM, Edd Schillay wrote: > David, > > That w

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-List Solar panels David, That was the toughest part of the job -- running the wires. My batteries are under the starboard settee, close to the center of the boat. I drilled through the cabin top where the access panel is above the galley, then snaked the wire through the pole. My regulator

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David, That was the toughest part of the job -- running the wires. My batteries are under the starboard settee, close to the center of the boat. I drilled through the cabin top where the access panel is above the galley, then snaked the wire through the pole. My regulator is mo

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How did you guys wire the panel into the battery charging system?  Run wires directly to the battery or some kind of plug through the deck?  DaveOn Sep 26, 2013, at 2:53 PM, "Della Barba, Joe" wrote:I got a 25 watt panel from FleaBay that has been doing well for me. I got

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I got a 25 watt panel from FleaBay that has been doing well for me. I got a MorningStar controller that is way better than some of the junk out there as well. You can see the daily voltage swing with the sun rise and set here: http://aprs.fi/telemetry/a/N3HGB-5?range=week Joe Della Barba -- __

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cnc-list Cnc-List Subject: Stus-List Solar panels A couple of us are contemplating purchasing solar panels to act as trickle chargers over the winter. One of our local retailers is selling Coleman brand panels of various capacities and physical sizes at reasonable prices. Has anyone any experi

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Hi All, The really good, light, powerful, and flexible panels are currently Solbian ones out of Italy. They can even be zippered into your dodger or bimini. These are the good ones used by cruisers and racers, and might be overkill if you are just looking at little auto trickle chargers fro

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No experience with Coleman specifically, but very good experience using a 10w hard panel (Defender - brand not remembered) bought years ago to over-winter trickle charge (and keep from freezing) two 12v deep cycles, in a similarly cold climate. Just make sure the panel is vertical and south-facing

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Rich, I've installed a PowerFilm solar panel on the Enterprise years ago along with a two-battery regulator. I think the flexible panels are best because the solid ones tend to crack and break. The panel sits on top of my companionway hatch during the warmer months but I move it to a so

Stus-List Solar panels

A couple of us are contemplating purchasing solar panels to act as trickle chargers over the winter. One of our local retailers is selling Coleman brand panels of various capacities and physical sizes at reasonable prices. Has anyone any experience with the Coleman product, other than the good o