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I've got a Unisolar 32 watt flexible panel on top of my bimini. It works nicely to charge the batteries and keeps a float charge on them. You should get a rough idea of your electrical usage and then figure out what size panel to get. The flexible ones are easy to work with, you can stow them under the v-berth cushions, etc. but they don't produce as much power as the rigid panels. They are more tolerant of shadows than the rigid ones which can be a big help depending on where you put them. The 32 watt panel gives me about 8 amp hours on a decent day, I could get more by turning it so it's always pointed at the sun but with a fixed mount that's tough. 8 amp hours is nowhere near enough to run energy hungry stuff like the fridge so don't plan on covering ALL of your consumption with Solar unless you have minimal demands or LOTS of panels. It is plenty for day sails and over the course of a week recharges what we use on weekend overnighters. Plus with the state of the electric company here in California it's nice to be "off the grid" ;.) Best prices are at Solar Electric (link below) Good luck!
I've got a Unisolar 32 watt flexible panel on top of my bimini. It works nicely to charge the batteries and keeps a float charge on them. You should get a rough idea of your electrical usage and then figure out what size panel to get. The flexible ones are easy to work with, you can stow them under the v-berth cushions, etc. but they don't produce as much power as the rigid panels. They are more tolerant of shadows than the rigid ones which can be a big help depending on where you put them. The 32 watt panel gives me about 8 amp hours on a decent day, I could get more by turning it so it's always pointed at the sun but with a fixed mount that's tough. 8 amp hours is nowhere near enough to run energy hungry stuff like the fridge so don't plan on covering ALL of your consumption with Solar unless you have minimal demands or LOTS of panels. It is plenty for day sails and over the course of a week recharges what we use on weekend overnighters. Plus with the state of the electric company here in California it's nice to be "off the grid" ;.) Best prices are at Solar Electric (link below) Good luck!
What do you need them to do
Do you want to keep your batteries charged when you are away from the boat? Do you want to charge a 400 amp hour bank so you can run refrigeration? Or somewhere in between? Once you know the how much charge per day you need, you can see if solar works for you or if you need wind or a generator.
Do you want to keep your batteries charged when you are away from the boat? Do you want to charge a 400 amp hour bank so you can run refrigeration? Or somewhere in between? Once you know the how much charge per day you need, you can see if solar works for you or if you need wind or a generator.
sorry Phil, I'm with Andy on this one, no link
Forum reply My HOW Forum Response to Solar panels: Unisolar USF-32... Submitted by Miles, San Diego on 05/04 at 11:50AM in the Ask A Hunter Owner Forum regarding General_interest I've got a Unisolar 32 watt flexible panel on top of my bimini. It works nicely to charge the batteries and keeps a float charge on them. You should get a rough idea of your electrical usage and then figure out what size panel to get. The flexible ones are easy to work with, you can stow them under the v-berth cushions, etc. but they don't produce as much power as the rigid panels. They are more tolerant of shadows than the rigid ones which can be a big help depending on where you put them. The 32 watt panel gives me about 8 amp hours on a decent day, I could get more by turning it so it's always pointed at the sun but with a fixed mount that's tough. 8 amp hours is nowhere near enough to run energy hungry stuff like the fridge so don't plan on covering ALL of your consumption with Solar unless you have minimal demands or LOTS of panels. It is plenty for day sails and over the course of a week recharges what we use on weekend overnighters. Plus with the state of the electric company here in California it's nice to be "off the grid" ;.) Best prices are at Solar Electric (link below) Good luck! IMPORTANT! The HunterOwners.com does not verify opinions, suggestions, recommendations, author identity, competence, repair and maintenance experience, or any other aspect of any information contributed by writers or users of this web site. The information herein is used at your own risk. Where to? Next Article Return to Solar panels Write A Reply to Solar panels My HOW Menu 24 hour activity Choose Another Forum HOW Home Send this thread to a friend! Send to (email address): Your email address: Personal message: H U N T E R O W N E R S . C O M HOW HomeBlue BookBoat ReviewsBoat Specs & PhotosContact HOWForumsGear Here ClassifiedsHunters at SeaHunter DealersHunter Factory ConnectionHunters for SaleHunter Owner StoreLinksOwner DirectoryPhoto AlbumPhoto Caption ContestRecipe DatabaseReference LibrarySearch This SiteSend A CardWhat's On This Site Press to change forumsMy HOW ForumAsk A Hunter OwnerAsk All SailorsBig BoatsCherubini DesignsCruising NotesFunny Sailing StoriesGel Coat and PlasticsGuest ForumHOW Site TalkHunter RacingMarine RefrigerationMid-Size BoatsPhoto ForumProps and Drive TrainsSailor to SailorSmaller BoatsThe Head Mistress
Forum reply My HOW Forum Response to Solar panels: Unisolar USF-32... Submitted by Miles, San Diego on 05/04 at 11:50AM in the Ask A Hunter Owner Forum regarding General_interest I've got a Unisolar 32 watt flexible panel on top of my bimini. It works nicely to charge the batteries and keeps a float charge on them. You should get a rough idea of your electrical usage and then figure out what size panel to get. The flexible ones are easy to work with, you can stow them under the v-berth cushions, etc. but they don't produce as much power as the rigid panels. They are more tolerant of shadows than the rigid ones which can be a big help depending on where you put them. The 32 watt panel gives me about 8 amp hours on a decent day, I could get more by turning it so it's always pointed at the sun but with a fixed mount that's tough. 8 amp hours is nowhere near enough to run energy hungry stuff like the fridge so don't plan on covering ALL of your consumption with Solar unless you have minimal demands or LOTS of panels. It is plenty for day sails and over the course of a week recharges what we use on weekend overnighters. Plus with the state of the electric company here in California it's nice to be "off the grid" ;.) Best prices are at Solar Electric (link below) Good luck! IMPORTANT! The HunterOwners.com does not verify opinions, suggestions, recommendations, author identity, competence, repair and maintenance experience, or any other aspect of any information contributed by writers or users of this web site. The information herein is used at your own risk. Where to? Next Article Return to Solar panels Write A Reply to Solar panels My HOW Menu 24 hour activity Choose Another Forum HOW Home Send this thread to a friend! Send to (email address): Your email address: Personal message: H U N T E R O W N E R S . C O M HOW HomeBlue BookBoat ReviewsBoat Specs & PhotosContact HOWForumsGear Here ClassifiedsHunters at SeaHunter DealersHunter Factory ConnectionHunters for SaleHunter Owner StoreLinksOwner DirectoryPhoto AlbumPhoto Caption ContestRecipe DatabaseReference LibrarySearch This SiteSend A CardWhat's On This Site Press to change forumsMy HOW ForumAsk A Hunter OwnerAsk All SailorsBig BoatsCherubini DesignsCruising NotesFunny Sailing StoriesGel Coat and PlasticsGuest ForumHOW Site TalkHunter RacingMarine RefrigerationMid-Size BoatsPhoto ForumProps and Drive TrainsSailor to SailorSmaller BoatsThe Head Mistress
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I have been having problems seeing the links below peoples messages also. For a while, I thought I was the only one out there that couldn't see them. Then last week I upgraded my browser from IE 5.0 to 5.5. Now I see the links too. Must be programming that not all browsers recognize.
I have been having problems seeing the links below peoples messages also. For a while, I thought I was the only one out there that couldn't see them. Then last week I upgraded my browser from IE 5.0 to 5.5. Now I see the links too. Must be programming that not all browsers recognize.
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