Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 23-05-2011, 19:08   #1
Registered User
 
Lexam's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Kansas City, MO
Boat: In my dreams
Posts: 92
4 Solar Panels on the Davits ?

Could you put 4 solar panels on the davits if you turned the 90 degrees or would it not be able to secure them properly in that position. Just thinking two more solar panels can't hurt...
Lexam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23-05-2011, 19:25   #2
Registered User
 
Mark Johnson's Avatar

Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New Bern NC
Boat: Searunner 34 Trimaran
Posts: 1,660
Re: 4 solar panels on the davits?

It is much more applicable to a cat than a monohull, because as long as the panels are edge on to the wind, and the boat's heeling is miinimal, windage is not a problem. My one 110W panel on it's aft rack, articulates, and has withstood 150 MPH hurricane winds!

I have the panel bolted in a STOUT welded aluminum angle frame, and for storms I have thin Kevlar down lines to keep it horizontal.

In your case, I think the aesthetics of 4 panels would be the deal breaker if there is one. It depends on what size & shape panels, and can you live with the size of it all, aesthetically?

If you go for it... I would definitely mount them into a RIGID 1/4" thick, 1.5 X 1.5" welded aluminum frame, with multiple 2" flat bar sections welded across the frame for mounting.

Good luck,
Mark
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	P4180610 - Copy.JPG
Views:	983
Size:	93.7 KB
ID:	27734  
Mark Johnson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23-05-2011, 19:40   #3
Registered User
 
Unicorn Dreams's Avatar

Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
Re: 4 solar panels on the davits?

We have 2-235W panels on our boat mounted on our davits. Works good for us.
__________________
Formerly Santana
The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
Unicorn Dreams is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 23-05-2011, 22:56   #4
Registered User
 
Lexam's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Kansas City, MO
Boat: In my dreams
Posts: 92
Re: 4 solar panels on the davits?

Mark I think you're right it may just be a thing of aesthetics. But that would be one I could sacrifice to a point.
Lexam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-06-2011, 08:16   #5
Registered User
 
Cotemar's Avatar

Community Sponsor

Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
Re: 4 Solar Panels on the Davits ?

Lexam,

Do not see a reason not to get away with four panels on the davits.
This guy even added tilting arms.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tml#post689923

Mark
Cotemar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-06-2011, 10:18   #6
Registered User
 
Lexam's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Kansas City, MO
Boat: In my dreams
Posts: 92
Re: 4 Solar Panels on the Davits ?

I really like that set up. Looks like it helps keep the dingy dry as well. With the Antares Davit I think it would give people sitting on the back seats some shade also.
Lexam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-06-2014, 19:01   #7
Registered User

Join Date: Oct 2013
Boat: Antares 44i
Posts: 187
Re: 4 solar panels on the davits?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unicorn Dreams View Post
We have 2-235W panels on our boat mounted on our davits. Works good for us.
We're planning to upgrade our solar and want to similarly mount two 200+W panels on our davits, and preferably panels that charge even if they are partially shaded.

Since yours work well for you, what brand/model did you get, and where did you purchase and get them installed?

Thanks!
EllesBelles is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 28-07-2014, 07:25   #8
Registered User

Join Date: Oct 2013
Boat: Antares 44i
Posts: 187
Re: 4 solar panels on the davits?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Unicorn Dreams View Post
We have 2-235W panels on our boat mounted on our davits. Works good for us.
Unicorn, What brand of 235w panels did you get? Are they the type of panel that can handle any shade and still charge?
Thanks!
EllesBelles is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
davits, solar

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Solar Panels - Bimini or Davits - Pros and Cons of Both endeavor Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 91 16-05-2012 10:24
UL-Solar Panels fla.sailor Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 1 18-08-2010 13:54
Several Solar Panels Sergy Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 4 17-05-2010 19:40
Solar Panels boto Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 32 13-08-2009 05:41
Do You Need Solar Panels? StoutWench Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 3 15-12-2005 20:33

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 00:10.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.