4 Solar Panels on the Davits ?

[Lexam]

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...

[Mark Johnson]

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

[Unicorn Dreams]

We have 2-235W panels on our boat mounted on our davits. Works good for us.

[Lexam]

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.

[Cotemar]

Lexam,

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

Solar Panels and Associated Systems

Mark

[Lexam]

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.