Catalina 30 Solar Panels

This is not a how to video more a video of how i did it.

Catalina 30 solar panels.

Solar panels offer the best way to charge boat batteries. Mounted to any horizontal tube of the stern pulpit the solar panel can be rotated to match the angle of the sun. The charger sub panel i made from starboard 1 2 inch. With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted electrical plug the panel can be easily removed and stowed for.

With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted. But how much power will you need. 2 70 watt flexible solar panels on a catalina 28 dodger custom 1 500 watt solar system by custom marine products flexible solar panels made in usa gallery of semi rigid marine solar panel installations. 12 x 14 in a sturdy aluminum frame.

This method can also save the engine from being used just for charging. I mounted the controller and dc sub panel on starboard so i can easily move it around the catalina 320 sailboat. Solar tax incentive as long as there is a head galley and at least a bunk onboard and your boat is docked in the united states your vessel qualifies. A bit of a departure from the normal uploads.

The pushpit rail was removed and extended by a loca. Mounted to any horizontal tube of the stern pulpit the solar panel can be rotated to match the angle of the sun. We also include a charge controller with a battery temperature sensor to optimize the charge. Sailing uses the power of the wind to move so why not use the power of the sun to charge your batteries.

This solar kit includes a 20 watt panel 14 x 22 3 4 in an aluminum frame.