The pushpit rail was removed and extended by a loca.
Catalina 30 solar panels.
Solar tax incentive as long as there is a head galley and at least a bunk onboard and your boat is docked in the united states your vessel qualifies.
I mounted the controller and dc sub panel on starboard so i can easily move it around the catalina 320 sailboat.
With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted.
The charger sub panel i made from starboard 1 2 inch.
This method can also save the engine from being used just for charging.
2 70 watt flexible solar panels on a catalina 28 dodger custom 1 500 watt solar system by custom marine products flexible solar panels made in usa gallery of semi rigid marine solar panel installations.
This solar kit includes a 20 watt panel 14 x 22 3 4 in an aluminum frame.
With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted electrical plug the panel can be easily removed and stowed for.
12 x 14 in a sturdy aluminum frame.
Now includes a 10 watt panel twice the output of the previous version.
Sailing uses the power of the wind to move so why not use the power of the sun to charge your batteries.
This federal tax credit is a 30 credit on all qualified expenses to purchase and install solar panels and a solar system including any installation charges with no maximum limit for equipment placed in service after 2008.
This is not a how to video more a video of how i did it.
Getting the best solar panels for sailboats means choosing the right size and power for your boat.
Mounted to any horizontal tube of the stern pulpit the solar panel can be rotated to match the angle of the sun.
We also include a charge controller with a battery temperature sensor to optimize the charge.
A bit of a departure from the normal uploads.