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03-08-2016, 13:31
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
Right side up! Woo!
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03-08-2016, 23:45
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#932
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Boat: Bestevaer 49
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by funjohnson
With as square and sharp edged the boat is, I really love those round ports in the hull...... Still sure about not adding them? 
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Another of those things we agonised about. They do improve the exterior appearance, but inside is where they are really gorgeous. They are beautifully crafted with SS rims around the glass and SS round "lids" that screw down to cover them. The thought of lying in bed and seeing the water at eye level was very appealing.
But, the bottom line is that we wanted to minimise any potential problems. Those portholes are frequently underwater when the boat is driven hard in rough conditions. The light wasn't needed. Our main living areas will be absolutely flooded with light from the 3 m long pilothouse top that overhangs the galley and salon by about a metre.
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04-08-2016, 07:29
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#933
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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10-08-2016, 07:43
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
The main body of the solar arch looks about ready to be inserted and welded on.
The bits at the end that kink and are not smoothly sanded will sit below deck level and will be welded to the framework. The bar in the middle is temporary:
The solar panels will sit on top of these two short legs:
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10-08-2016, 14:46
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Bestevaer 49ST
Probably answered before, but how many panels will you be running?
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11-08-2016, 05:18
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#936
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by packeteer
Probably answered before, but how many panels will you be running? |
Three Sunpower X21 335 in black, giving a total of just over 1000 watts.
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11-08-2016, 05:52
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#937
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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11-08-2016, 10:51
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#938
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Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass
Three Sunpower X21 335 in black, giving a total of just over 1000 watts.
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Had not heard of the "X series before..Beautiful panels!
Found an interesting discussion, comparing the E Series and the X Series.
I have the E20-327 series
https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum...27-and-x20-327
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20-08-2016, 06:03
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#939
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by DDabs
holy solar batman
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Dabs... ya stole my exact quote... delay due to retrieving dropped jaw and normalizing eyeball aperture ... 
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20-08-2016, 06:09
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#940
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
I can't even begin to describe how exciting it is to see her upright...
 WOWZA!!!
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20-08-2016, 06:58
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor
I can't even begin to describe how exciting it is to see her upright...
WOWZA!!! |
Still waiting to see the other hull...
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20-08-2016, 07:29
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#942
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor
I can't even begin to describe how exciting it is to see her upright...
WOWZA!!! |
I have this as my iPad wallpaper 
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20-08-2016, 07:51
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
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Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass
I have this as my iPad wallpaper
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Now that made me laugh... 
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10% of conflicts are due to different opinions. 90% by the tone of voice.
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20-08-2016, 08:07
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#944
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
Quote:
Originally Posted by weavis
Still waiting to see the other hull...
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Nice touch with the smaller font size 
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20-08-2016, 08:14
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#945
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Re: Bestevaer 49ST
Quote:
Originally Posted by weavis
Still waiting to see the other hull...
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HAHAAAA!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass
I have this as my iPad wallpaper
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Oh that is so sweet!!!!
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