Hi Rick.. where are you now?

patrick
S/V Ada Eight

>From: "Rick Williams" <rwsail35@houston.rr.com>
>Reply-To: baba-l@ballreich.net
>To: "Baba" <baba-l@ballreich.net>
>Subject: [Baba-L] Solar Panels
>Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:57:13 -0600
>
>Hi everyone. I thought I would post some information on my latest attempt @
>power management aboard Lorac. As I have not yet figured out a suitable
>location to install a generator in a Baba 30: nor do I care to haul a fuel
>barge behind me, I elected to try solar power. I purchased two 130 watt
>Kyocera panels from solarkits.com. I mounted them on top of the Bimini and
>have mounts that allow for quick removal. I have had them on the boat for
>about one month and am very pleased with their performance. I have been
>able to remain off of shore power for the last month and have not
>experienced any serious drops in battery voltage ( Three AGM 105 amp group
>27 batteries). I keep my refrigeration unit running at all times, you never
>know when you will need a cold beer or a rum on the rocks. The panels are
>averaging about 8 amps per hour for 9 hours per day. The peek charge is
>11.4 amps at the highest point of the sun. During the early and late hours
>of sunlight, the number is less. These numbers are verified via a Xantrex
>Link 1000 Battery Monitor. The power supplied, during optimal condition, is
>able to keep up with my electrical demands which include Refrigeration,
>autopilot, lights and computer. There will be times when I will need to use
>the engine to aid in keeping up, but it is rare and I am burning much less
>fuel. I expect to see even better results during the Summer months.
>Fair winds, blue water.
>Rick & Terry Williams
>S/V Lorac; Baba 30 # 71

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