Is everyone happy with their built in solar panel on the C275? I chose to go without worried about collecting dirt (being under trees) but mostly, that the manufacturer would stop offering the equivalent size for replacement. The technology is changing so quickly that you just don't know what the future brings.
Anyway, I want a means of keeping the battery topped off and plan to just place the same panel sitting on the top of the sliding portion of the cabin hatch. I would put it into place when off the boat. I believe the normal installation is the Ganz GSP-12. Just checking if everyone is happy with the panel or if you recommend something else. I do like the fact the 12w panel maxes at 15.3v and therefore doesn't need a regulator. I could possibly get away with the 6w, but unless people are overcharging with the 12w, I might as well go with the 12w.
And anyone in the southern hemisphere that is using their boat, is it safe to assume a 16x14" (40x36cm) panel fits on the sliding portion of the cabin hatch? I picture 24x24" of plexiglass, so I expect there should be plenty of room.
Anyway, I want a means of keeping the battery topped off and plan to just place the same panel sitting on the top of the sliding portion of the cabin hatch. I would put it into place when off the boat. I believe the normal installation is the Ganz GSP-12. Just checking if everyone is happy with the panel or if you recommend something else. I do like the fact the 12w panel maxes at 15.3v and therefore doesn't need a regulator. I could possibly get away with the 6w, but unless people are overcharging with the 12w, I might as well go with the 12w.
And anyone in the southern hemisphere that is using their boat, is it safe to assume a 16x14" (40x36cm) panel fits on the sliding portion of the cabin hatch? I picture 24x24" of plexiglass, so I expect there should be plenty of room.