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Post by alenka on Mar 27, 2015 22:46:23 GMT
One of the last things I did before leaving my boat on the hard in Greece at the end of the season was to take a series of measurements for fitting solar panels on the area forward of the traveller. And you've guessed it they have gone walk about. A big ask, but if you are able to let me know the dimensions of this area (outlined in the photo) I would be eternally be grateful. My original thought was just to mount one panel on the flat area between the two teak trims. But I am now wondering about adding a plinth that will take two panels out over the sheets, almost to the hatch at either side. I saw this on another yacht and the arrangement seems to work well. thanks  Attachment Deleted |
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Post by sailingsouth on Mar 28, 2015 1:07:35 GMT
I'll check it tomorrow for you. It's pouring right now. It will be in inches so you'll have to convert. Hope that's ok?
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Post by sailingsouth on Mar 28, 2015 1:20:46 GMT
Swap you a favor for a favor.....,. My traveler is not right! If I pull the right line it goes left. If I pull the left it goes right. I've looked at it long and hard and without adding another block somewhere I can't figure out how it's supposed to be routed?
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Post by Damir on Mar 28, 2015 6:09:01 GMT
Hi Alenka
I have in my Sushine mounted from its former owner but I think it's wrong and dangerous is attached, so I think removing from the spot. In bad weather and high waves, it is possible that the solar panell breaks off and make a damage due to the bad weather and do not have time for a fix and can and whoever is behind the wheel hurt because everything what is not fix flying from the deck. At this point the only thing acceptable is to glue the deck solar cells.
Regards Damir
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Post by vasko on Mar 28, 2015 7:29:10 GMT
not sure how big solar panels you can install there.. keep in mind that 200w solar panel will give you in fact about 5-7 amps charging in reality e.e anything less then 200w is only a tickle charge for the time when you are not on the boat... if you not already have a arch very good place can be a semiflex panels on the bimini with velcro attachment
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Post by alenka on Mar 28, 2015 10:01:56 GMT
Swap you a favor for a favor.....,. My traveler is not right! If I pull the right line it goes left. If I pull the left it goes right. I've looked at it long and hard and without adding another block somewhere I can't figure out how it's supposed to be routed? Ditto. Mine is rigged the same way and agree it is quite a faff to make adjustments. Last year I replaced some of the pulley wheels because it was obvious that the bearings had long since given up. It helped reduce the friction a little but the design is far from great. As much a I try to avoid doing it, there are times I just have to use a winch. In truth the traveler is so short I can't really see any great changes in sail trim, unlike my last boat a Hunter Legend with a full boat width traveller on the trademark arch where, with one hand on the wheel and a sheet in the other you had total control from the helm. This is a bit of video I sent to a racing friend seeking his advice on sail trim. As you can see even in light airs it is sometimes necessary for us to use a winch. |
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Post by alenka on Mar 28, 2015 10:09:07 GMT
Gents,
Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I priced up a SS arch last year but it was prohibitively expensive. Equally, I looked at extending the Bimini and using flexible solar panels on that but I can't leave them rigged in winter or when the boat is in guardenage.
Even in F9 and big waves we have never had water hitting this area with any force, but I guess it is always a possibility.
Wherever they go is going to be a compromise but all suggestions welcome.
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Post by Zanshin on Mar 28, 2015 10:56:16 GMT
I just installed a bunch of solar panels on Zanshin, and perhaps you might want to use a newer technology semi-flexible panel from Solbian in that spot on the 43DS. They have several sizes available and if the dimensions fit you might want to try one of the ultra-efficient SP or pretty-efficient CP panels. I opted for the CP panels but mounted 2 of them forward on deck. The panels have an option for rear-mounted wiring, which is perfect when putting them on deck since there are no exposed boxes or wires and the through-hull is small and sealed and unlikely to ever leak. I believe that the extra cost of these panels is made up by the easier installation costs and I believe that they are much more aesthetic than a rigid frame for conventional panels.  |
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Post by vasko on Mar 28, 2015 11:04:20 GMT
Most important is the controller to be MPPT
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Post by sailingsouth on Mar 28, 2015 16:42:12 GMT
Ok, window to window port and starboard is 68 inches. Forward of companion way hatch to traveler is 38 inches
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Post by alenka on Mar 29, 2015 11:21:09 GMT
Thanks a million 'Sailingsouth' that saves me a lot of time not to mention money (paying an eng to go and measure it up).
Sorry I couldn't offer a solution to the traveller problem.
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Post by hoppy on Mar 29, 2015 14:34:30 GMT
I think the traveller looks the same as what I originally had on my SO40. Mine was setup was such that if you pulled on the port line, the traveller would move to port. I found a thread where I drew up how the line went jeanneau.proboards.com/thread/2751/oem-amiot-traveller |
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Post by alenka on Mar 30, 2015 15:47:17 GMT
Thanks for the link Hoppy. I will check my traveler out because like 'Sailingsouth' the movement of the traveler isn't natural and new crew are constantly being caught out. Not to mention the force to move it is very high.
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Post by sailingsouth on Mar 30, 2015 20:24:31 GMT
Yesterday I restrung the traveler. I tied the bitter end to the outboard fixed ends forward hole. Then inboard around the block in the car back outboard to the fixed block then all the way across to the other side fixed block then all the way back to the little block on the deck then to the rope clutch. A little bit of cris crossing but works great. Now the world is right once again:-)
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Post by alenka on Mar 31, 2015 17:35:53 GMT
A result!
Does it make the loads any lighter?
By the way Hoppy how's the leg? I seem to remember you had a bit of a mishap at the start of last season,
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Post by hoppy on Mar 31, 2015 19:21:58 GMT
A result! Does it make the loads any lighter? By the way Hoppy how's the leg? I seem to remember you had a bit of a mishap at the start of last season, Yep, Easter last year. Going to spend Easter in the safety of my home this year. The knee is good, just not as good a pre-break but it was never any good anyway  Where are you on the hard? Preveza? |
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Post by hoppy on Mar 31, 2015 19:30:21 GMT
The traveller discussion reminds me that I must correct mine as it is reversed since I extended the traveller. I'm accepting the confusion as I get better leverage. It's now possible for me to run the line from the end of the traveller to the cheek block that feeds the clutch, but it's angled to the opposite side, so I need to create a "wedge" to tilt it so that it is angled up facing the outside. Not sure what to make the wedge from.  |
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Post by alenka on Apr 1, 2015 8:50:37 GMT
Yes still in Cleo. So far been very happy with their services.
Alas, Another round of surgery prevents me from going out and doing a lot of the pre-launch work this year - very frustrating, but with luck I shall be fit for when she hits the water the last week in May.
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