Solar array install on 89 268Da

Handsome Transom

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Jan 26, 2018
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Penetanguishene Ontario Canada
Boat Info
1989 SeaRay Sundancer 268 454 Bravo
Engines
454 Mercruiser bravo drive
Finally found a few hors to get this install done. 2 new 50watt panels with s 40 watt one used before on my canoe for my electric trolling motor , The concave fork fittings were just the thing for a rack mounted on top of the forward bimini.
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Very nice. If you were able to put together a frame kit like that one, I bet you'd sell a crap-load of them.
 
Finally found a few hors to get this install done. 2 new 50watt panels with s 40 watt one used before on my canoe for my electric trolling motor , The concave fork fittings were just the thing for a rack mounted on top of the forward bimini.View attachment 72393 View attachment 72394
No time for that Atm it is in reality only SS fittings and tube which is widely available, the only specialty fitting is the concave fork that is perpendicular to the tube it mounts to.. This winter when cavas is off I will add a reinforcing patch of heavy PVC where these fittings contact the canvas and the screws penetrate.
 
Nice install!!

If your handy with a sewing machine, the flexible ones can be sewn into the top...

 
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Nice install!!

If your handy with a sewing machine, the flexible ones can be sewn into the top...

Nice install!!

If your handy with a sewing machine, the flexible ones can be sewn into the top...

I considered this route but the decision came to price ease of replacing a panel,and efficiency. My 50 watt panels cost 100 each so about 80 us dollars,the flexible and semi flexible are 3 x that if you get a good deal ,the sewn in ones don't have the cooling ability either which makes a huge difference in efficiency, also with the addition of quick release pins and 2x 16" stainless tubes with end caps I will be able to angle the array when at dock or anchor for best exposure.
 

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