Partial shading can significantly reduce
power output. Much depends on the specific circuit design and inverters that you chose.
Somewhat complex subject. Recommend reading online literature.
A useful reference:
https://couleenergy.com/solar-panels...ts-of-shading/
Best to positioning shading objects away from the panels, or place them under the panels. The panels could shade your
radar by simply mounting your panels over the radar, instead of placing the radar over the panels.
Of course one can't move the
mast out of the way, but one can shift the boom to avoid it shading a panel when at
anchor. And one can shift how your vessel sits at
anchor, by adjust a line from your
rode to the aft of your vessel and swing the
hull to minimize shading.