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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-03-2019, 07:46
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

I have really enjoyed seeing the many contributions to this thread.

I want to give a special thanks to WATERANT and RICKG for adding the latest good, illustrative images and detailed descriptions...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-10-2018, 13:31
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Thanks for posting your installation on your trawler.

If I had a trawler, I would do something similar, so it is interesting to see.

Thanks for contributing more good stuff to read in this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2018, 10:55
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Thanks for sharing the video and synopsis. :thumb:
I tried to watch the video.
Unfortunately it would not load, and I could not view it on my iPad.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-03-2018, 12:29
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

To SSGTPITT

Good post, good photos and text description. :thumb:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2018, 10:31
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

These tips may help you after the photo has been snapped.

How to rotate in Photos for iPhone and iPad
Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
Find the photo that you'd like to rotate and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-03-2018, 15:36
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Solar panels installed on various Niagara 35 boats.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2018, 08:40
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Saw this on a custom (probably Roberts 46 Spray) metal boat with center cockpit. The solar panels are installed on top of the aluminum hard dodger, which has a long overhang.

This boat has a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2018, 08:32
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Saw this today.
Hunter 37 Cherubini. Unknown year, but probably about 1980.

I have no other info on the solar installation, but I am sharing this photo here to show the location and size of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2018, 02:54
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

I suspect you mean "Coroplast" which is commonly called sign board. It has hollow structure or air channels.

"A similar product is marketed in Australia under the brand name Corflute."
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-10-2017, 05:03
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Yes. The use of a wide angle lens or gopro can distort the size of things closest to the lens.

Here is a link to the boat, a Contessa 26, which is for sale. From the photos, it appears to be in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-10-2017, 12:00
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Saw this photo today.

Contessa 26 boat.

90W solar panel by Solarland.

I am posting the photo here to show the installed panel on a smaller boat.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-09-2017, 07:37
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

To SEADAGO:
Thanks for adding your solar install to the mix.
Thanks for following the suggested format for data or answers to the likely questions. That does help readers too.

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-08-2017, 10:17
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Just a short note of THANKS TO ALL who are continuing to contribute good, helpful content (descriptive text and photos) to this thread. Detailed descriptions help, they really do. :thumb::thumb:...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2017, 16:44
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Howdy!

Today I had a thought about Solar on Boats (this thread topic). What follows is written in a friendly tone, and to further this discussion of Solar Installations on Boats. This is not a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2017, 05:52
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Thanks DavePF. :)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2017, 05:21
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

TO ALL:
I am very glad to see more solar installation examples (photos) posted. It is very interesting to see the panels actually installed on a variety of boats. :thumb:

I also encourage...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2017, 07:02
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

TO: PETE7

Good post! Thanks for following the suggested format of Q&A. The photos are helpful too. Thanks for adding to this mix of installations. :)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-05-2017, 07:04
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Saw this today in a sale listing (not my boat).

Bayfield 32. 1980 model

Solar Installation = 6' x 8' hardtop with 3 x 165w solar panels
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-03-2017, 15:41
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

How to post a photo or multiple photos on CF threads:

I encourage everyone to post photos in CF because everyone enjoys seeing photos of boats and photos of gear helps to clarify communications...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-03-2017, 15:37
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Thanks for your previous good post which I appreciate followed the suggested format and you answered the questions which helps. :)

I don't see the photos you tried to post. I will post a few tips...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2017, 09:37
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

I am glad to see more good posts with photos and some data. The more we see, the more helpful this thread will become for everyone. Good to see many participants too. :)

SUGGESTION: Please post...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-02-2017, 13:07
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Short Note to ALL:
I am very glad to see this topic has caught the attention and participation of several members who have posted very good, informative and ILLUSTRATED posts showing their Solar...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2017, 10:31
Replies: 383
Views: 527,890
Posted By Steadman Uhlich
Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Goal of this thread:
Show multiple photos of solar panel installations on boats (sail or power) along with some descriptive text to identify the type of installation, location, effectiveness, and...
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