[Rhodes22-list] Solar Panel Questions

[jbconnolly at comcast.net]

Ron,

Is that the GB Panel?  Do you have one on each side?

Jim
> The panel on my 89 Rhodes is a Solarex 10 (MSL?).  I am replacing it
> this spring.  The holes are 7" x 15" (this is from memory).
> 
> Ron
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> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:26 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Solar Panel Questions
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> 
> > Listers,
> >
> > I'm thinking of adding solar panel(s?) to the boat to trickle charge my
> single battery.  I see the photos of the GB twin installation on either side
> of the po top and this looks neat.  See
> http://www.rhodes22.com/head_large.html
> >
> > Does anyone know the dimensions of that area?  I can't get to the boat
> right now to measure.
> >
> > My principal battery use underway is a depth sounder and marine radio,
> occasionally running lights.  According to Don Casey, I need not less than 5
> watts for trickle charging.  10-11 watts may be a better size in the
> northeast.  I have not seen small rectangular solar panels advertised that

> look like they would fit in that space on the cabin top.  Any ideas?
> >
> > Does the 10-watt solar panel kit advertised on the GB web site
> http://www.rhodes22.com/part_order.html correspond to the twin installation
> shown in the top photo on the "Swell Head" page (referenced above)?  If not,
> what does it look like?
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jim Connolly
> > s/v Inisheer
> > 1985 recycled 2003
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