hello all,
i have just joined the group.
we recently bought a wonderful 40-yr old Dutch sailboat with a recently installed electric motor. 'she' is a 27' full-keel boat that displaces about 5,700 lbs.
the
system was set up a couple of years ago by the previous owner to replace the nasty diesel engine using products from a company
called Thunderstruck. it includes eight, 6v 220amp Crown deep cycle batteries connected in series, which power a 48 volt MARS brushless, electric motor.
i am electrically-
the charging and metering systems.
we now have a good shore power system in place, but would love to have the boat be fully solar - wind and sun only.
the previous owner had a small, low voltage trickle charger, which i think worked only marginally. we are seeking advice as to what sort of solar charging panel
should we use to keep these batteries charged between use. the boat
will be moored in a harbor on the coast of maine, and will be used
primarily on the weekends, leaving ample time between to recharge.
besides, the motor will be used sparingly - it is a sailboat after all! we get lots of sun, but of course endure periods of clouds and rain.
suggestions would be most welcome.
thank you,
Michael Boucher
Freeport Maine
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