deck solar
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Similar Issue (I assume).
Are you referring to the built in solar panel in the seahood? I have also been researching this same thing. This is one of the possible solutions.
http://www.aurinco.com/solar-electric_us.html#sizes
Quality?
Size?
Durability?
.....but maybe it will fill the hole?
Are you referring to the built in solar panel in the seahood? I have also been researching this same thing. This is one of the possible solutions.
http://www.aurinco.com/solar-electric_us.html#sizes
Quality?
Size?
Durability?
.....but maybe it will fill the hole?
I think the original in Hunter 40.5 was Uni-Solar MBC-262. 11W 12vdc Unisolar perhaps they can provide replacements?? Attached is the manual I got with the boat, perhaps the manufacturer contact info is good. I see the new 11w panel has smaller dimensions. Let us know if they can provide replacements.
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Original UNI-SOLAR MBC-262 690mm x 290mm.
The original on my 1996 H376 was a UNI-SOLAR MBC-262 690mm x 290mm.
Uni-Solar were taken over by a company in Mexico who 'rationalised' the product ranges and then deleted this particular model.
All this was about 12 years ago.
The spec will be found here and you may be able to see an equivalent.
http://www.pearen.ca/Reference/pv_specs.htm
Have since heard that this size is now back in production but have not looked to see where.
The original on my 1996 H376 was a UNI-SOLAR MBC-262 690mm x 290mm.
Uni-Solar were taken over by a company in Mexico who 'rationalised' the product ranges and then deleted this particular model.
All this was about 12 years ago.
The spec will be found here and you may be able to see an equivalent.
http://www.pearen.ca/Reference/pv_specs.htm
Have since heard that this size is now back in production but have not looked to see where.
It looks like the panel from all the other responses is 11 watts and 28 x 16 in size and looks like you should be able to walk on?
This site has a panel close to that size but at higher wattage. I was thinking the GPS-40. It's a bit bigger.
http://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Solar-Panels/Semi%2dFlexible-Panels/Ganz-Solar-Panels/
Don't know if it helps.
Good Luck
This site has a panel close to that size but at higher wattage. I was thinking the GPS-40. It's a bit bigger.
http://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Solar-Panels/Semi%2dFlexible-Panels/Ganz-Solar-Panels/
Don't know if it helps.
Good Luck
I have tried to fine the solar panel that fits........I even tried hunter, but I cant find one...........So I guess I will try to fined something that will fit within the frame dimensions...........and even modify the frame to suit.
maybe someone has an Idea with what to put into that space.........
maybe someone has an Idea with what to put into that space.........
Here is your chance to get handy with fiberglass and gelcoat construction. The recess for the panel is larger so you just need to find one that "fits" the recess and then make a hold down for it using the old one as a model. You could make a form out of stiff foam insulation panel. Once you have the shape correct and "pretty" make a negative of it with a single layer of 2 oz fiberglass. Finish the inside of the negative to a smooth finish then paint on the gelcoat (and hardener) the do the final glass layup.
Alternately you could make a salty teak hold down.
If you want to go for the Beverly Hillbilly look just goop it in place. ;-)
Alternately you could make a salty teak hold down.
If you want to go for the Beverly Hillbilly look just goop it in place. ;-)
If you are not as confident with glass as Bill (my attempts would look like a seagull had **@t all over it before setting) - how about taking your chosen solar panel down to a picture framer and getting a wooden frame made that fits the inside measurement exactly and outside measurement closely. Ask framer to PVA glue the frame not just staple. Round the corners as needed. Paint frame all sides. Set whole thing in a bed of white marine sealant. Should look like a bought one - won't stop the seagulls though..
I had same problem so I filled the recess level to the coachroof with a slab of 3/4" ply well coated with epoxy and then fitted a larger solar panel with a 1/8" thick stainless backing. All sealed down with silicone and completely covering the place where the original was. No need to use the old frame either.
Expensive but more powerful anyway.
Been great since approx 1998.
Expensive but more powerful anyway.
Been great since approx 1998.
so this is how I solved my deck solar issue....................I used the old frame.............then filled it in with marine ply, (epoxyied all edges)...........then glassed over it and then I used bightside primer and paint.......I am afraid to drill the holes in it for the screws...............:neutral:
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