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Post by viewfinder on Aug 1, 2020 8:07:59 GMT
I'm looking for a solar panel to keep the engine, service and bow thruster batteries charged while the boat is stored on the trailer. There are quite a few options but I couldn't figure out how to connect it? The Cristec battery charger doesn't seem to have a DC input and I don't want to run a cable to each battery. Any thoughts?
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sjgoodwin
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Posts: 32
Jeanneau Model: NC 11
Home Port: Collingwood
Country: Canada
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Post by sjgoodwin on Aug 3, 2020 18:41:57 GMT
Hi. I added two panels and charger to my NC 11. On bimini. $350 on Amazon. I bought a better charger though so buy an MPPT charger rather than the one in the kit. You have to have a separate charger. You may need extra run of cable AWG wire also. I put a switch between the panels and charger so I can turn it off when on shore power or under way. Gets about 10 amp in sun and charges just the three house.
Dont put panels on gel coat as super hot. I stitched zippers into panels and canvas.
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Post by viewfinder on Aug 4, 2020 8:04:01 GMT
Thanks. Do you have links to the panel and charger?
And what do you mean by "charges just the three house"?
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sjgoodwin
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Posts: 32
Jeanneau Model: NC 11
Home Port: Collingwood
Country: Canada
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Post by sjgoodwin on Aug 5, 2020 17:02:46 GMT
Hi. If yo go on Amazon they will have the solar panel kits. Buy additional wiring and an MPPT charger. I have mine just on house batteries for being at anchor several days but you could change config
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