Hunter 33: I need a suggestions for wiring the solar panel via the metal arch into the boat to the battery compartment. I'm sure many have done this...
Thank you
Thank you
Flexible solar panel on Bimini wiring suggestions
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You may want to try searching on arch+wiring. Here is one that discusses a MH37 which may give you a start and there are also several links in the thread that you may want to have a look at. The key for me was perseverance.
Bimini mount solar panel install advice
Bimini mount solar panel install advice
You can go through the bimini tubing. Chafe is a concern when the wiring enters and exits. Neatly zip tying the cables to the tubing can look better than expected. Some sort of sheath for the wiring helps make it look better and protect it from UV
I have two flexible solar panels atop the bimini of our Hunter 41AC. I just ran the cable down the outside of the arch (held in place with velcro cable ties) to the stern where I mounted a solar gland to route the cable into the swim platform lazarette. I bought the gland on Amazon and it looks as pictured in the photo. This setup makes it easy to detach the cables and remove the panels when necessary.
