mcrandall wrote:Hey Alan-
Would you post a shot of how you have your solar panels deployed?
Thanks!
Mark
Well I don't think I have a photo of it, but it's really simple. One panel hangs inside on the aft Port window, the other hangs on the Aft Starboard window. Both from the OEM suction cups that came with the panels. I close the curtains over the back of the panels so the panels sit between the curtain and the windows. The panels are wired with clips right to the battery.
I get power when I get sun on ether side of the boat. I am 100% LED and my power draw is incredibly low. No Radio other then my old boom box. No GPS, just as simple as I can get her and still have everything I want with me.
Surprise, surprise I did find a photo Captain Scott took of me and my boat. where you can see one of the panels. Look at the aft window down by my foot. That is my first panel and it's installed location.
![Image](http://thumb1.webshots.net/t/83/172/9/34/26/2761934260105487341wJFclw_th.jpg)
(double click and it will take you to a bigger view)
Oh, I also want to clarify. When stored, like in my driveway, I always keep a boat dehumidifier/fan thing running inside the boat and I do use 115 volt shore power to keep it running. Or should I say 115 volt house power.
I sail 100% solar and I do not use any battery charger since 2009 other then my panels. Battery has been 100% every time I've needed it. Even when I go out to work on her, I always have lights inside while it sits in the driveway. As close to set and forget as I can make it. Less yearly maintenance of course on the battery.
Thanks
Alan