WORLDS Greatest SOLAR PANELS for a SAILBOAT…and Transom Build part 2 | Sailing Zephyr Ep. 166
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- Solar power and Fibreglassing…we take you through a recent upgrade and our most ambitious project so far.
We put our fibreglassing skills to the test and continue the epic build of our new fold down transom.
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This panel can put out close to 100 watts czcams.com/users/postUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.
LOL If, if more, more if... if you put in all the labor that you don't need for diesel, and diesel works at night.
SunPower is the only solar module warrantied for maritime installation. Every other mono crystalline module installed in salt water environments voids the warranty. Maxeon pv cells mount the silicon wafers to a solid copper foundation. This mitigates the corrosion of the electrical connectors. Smart choice if you want efficiency and durability.
I actually didn’t know that. That’s so cool. Thanks for letting us know.
Good composites documentation :)
I would go with Good Bifacial Panels. Just What I would Put on a Boat !
I think Epoxy filler would have been a much better choice over resin filler and fiberglass. In almost all of the boat builds I have seen doing a similar project as yours they use an epoxy filler as its much stronger and more durable as well as versatile in its application. And you never have to worry about fiberglass inserts. From what I can tell its also a much easier process.
Other than that the overall process of creating the transom platform was amazing, especially since you have never done it before. It came out looking so sharp and spot on, job well done! At this point I am sure your project is long completed months ago and is working just fine for your needs. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more amazing DYI fun!
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback. It was a debate about which to use. You’ll enjoy the next video coming out tomorrow. It’s some great DIY. I hope. Hahaha.
Happy New Year
Happy new year to you too.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice work guys 🎉
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Thanks Richard! Getting there…
Lyall & Katie are the best, Sunpower Yachts for the win!
So true. They rock. 🤙
Drink the Cool Aid!
check out the Panasonic SC330. Great panel and about the highest voltage you can get. Powers my 48v battery bank with 2 wired in PARALLEL! 70v open circuit!
Those panels looks amazing! Couldn't find any price on their website. Are they much more expensive than usual?
Reach out to Sunpoweredyachts.com. Lyall is a legend and will confirm pricing. But definitely worth the extra expense.
Hi friends! How did you get your panels ? The company quoted me $900 for deliver out of Arizona to Florida…
Hi! Was it with sunpowered yachts? We had ours delivered. If it is through them send us an email to our contact.sailingzephyr email and we can send u the info u need!
Yes it is Sunpowered Yachts. Maybe at the time you didn’t have to pay for shipping..
I told you before but I love your channel. My wife and I are moving full time on our 2018 jeanneau and heading to Bahamas!!:)
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Glad your enjoying.
Flexi panels on the dodger would be good
I used Flexi panels sewn on my dodger with the maxeon solar cells. Work really well.
Big statement that those solar panels are not going anywhere. Many years ago I seen the result of a greenie hitting a stainless arch with a couple of solar panels attached, the were gone, but there were four big holes in the deck, the boat was a super strong, over built solid glass gem.
nota fan of the music
Sorry Roy. We will try and find some better choices for next video. Appreciate you watching.
If you're gonna make a comment like this Roy, you should suggest a style you prefer or else your words aren't helpful enough for them to change it all just for you. Music could be so much worse, like an Indian DIY creator studios most popular background song. 😆 just change the styles up and avoid being repetitive, can't please everyone.
@Sailing Zephyr keep at it, I'm picky as heck about music, but it's tolerable for the type of edit you're putting out here. Roy is a unicorn, his boat flies.
Nota fan of your spelling
Hmmm, I thought solar arches were perfect matches to any/all bi-facial panels? Did you consider them?
We did, however we will be storing our surfboards and fishing rods underneath. Plus the SS parts of the arch and the Bimini would obstruct a considerable amount of the panel. But they are incredible for sure.
Guys, you've got to call out when you have discounted or sponsored products. Did you put the bus bars in yet?
Not yet. But incoming soon.
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Now I’m seething with envy!😠
They are pretty epic. 🤙
When did 'contact' become 'reach out'?
Sitting here watching thinking about how you're working with fiberglass cutting and sanding with no gloves or mask and then I see your eyes blinking and glossy and then the next day you're doing it again. Lol. How are you not suffering? Lol.
I should be more careful wearing PPE. But for the most part I am usually wearing a respirator. Just when I’m filming sometimes I take stuff off. Probably still not a great excuse.
Uh oh the PPE police.