100 watt or plus pv panel mounted to boom crutch on a Hunter 240?

[TraylerSailor]

Has anyone done this and what was there experience? Informed folks, please feel free to comment.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Please post further information on the unit with photo. Former #1 dealer for this sailboat

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Have not heard from this poster in a private message

 

[TraylerSailor]

Have not heard from this poster in a private message

Sorry for the delayed response...life gets in the way. How honored I am to have the legend, Crazy Dave, offer counsel.
The standard mast crutch at the stern of the Hunter 240 is where I am considering attaching one solar panel to the very top, just below the bracket for mast when lowered. It appears the height would be out of the way of entering/exiting the walk through transom. My concerns are mostly related to added weight, and strength of the mounting method of this vertical pole. A pv panel here would be very convenient to running wiring to the batteries in the back. Your thoughts?
I am also giving consideration to a small Honda generator placed in the cockpit as counseled by another poster. Any experience with these on such a small boat?

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

If you have the model and number with manufacturer, I will look it up to see and what style connections can be made. do you have one or a two battery system and where located. I am having a brain fart on location for the time being. .

The Honda portable generator was a good unit. However, I would never store it in the cabin nor the gas either. I would store the gas in a vented area somewhere in the cockpit gas locker. Can you send me a photo of the cockpit to refresh my memory.

I merely am trying to help sailors only and do not need any respect other than being a crazy.

 

[TraylerSailor]

Are you asking for the model of the PV panel? I haven't bought one yet. If you are asking about the boat, it is a 2002 Hunter 240. I have two batteries: a starter and a house battery located on the starboard side, just behind the privacy curtain behind the rear berth. As to respect, I will always greatly value those with experience and willingness to share...THANKS!

 

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[Crazy Dave Condon]

if you can give me the mfg. model number, I will look it up.