[Rhodes22-list] speaking of solar panels

[elle]

Well, if Peter Pan can do it.....;^) Thanks, Art!

elle!

--- "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Elle,
> 
> Excellent perspective on the panels.  They don't
> bring much to the party.  I bought one of the LED
> utility lights from Boaters World at the Annapolis -
> not bad at all, and low power consumption.  I bought
> LED Xmas lights before the holidays, for next year's
> boat parade in Savannah possibly.  Five strings
> powered thru a 70 watt inverter (the lights were a/c
> because the DC were sold out) were no problem at
> all, plenty for 80' of big LED bulbs.  The mfg will
> not comment on amp draw, but it must be minescule.
> 
> I really think the stability questions about the
> Rhodes have been  overdone, therefore of concern to
> you, Hadz, and others.  Each of us skipper has our
> own comfort boundaries, and this remarkable craft
> has the ability to adjust accordingly.  If you find
> the boat sensitive to particular winds, it is so
> simple to trim either main or genny.  Bill likes to
> stay level on the water in the LI area, even with
> the ability to steer with weight distribution. 
> Match that...
> 
> I really don't think there is a boat to compare with
> our's in any catagory except maybe competitive
> racing with IMF.  
> 
> I can't wait to read your first postings after you
> receive yours.  We will hear the Oh's! and Ah's in
> Atlanta, at Hartwell, and at Edenton without fail! 
> I can bet you're ready to get underway.  If you are
> a little short to see the bow, nary a problem
> because you will just levitate.
> 
> Many cheers,
> Art
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: elle <watermusic38 at yahoo.com>
> >Sent: Jan 27, 2007 12:41 PM
> >To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] speaking of solar
> panels
> >
> >Hadz,
> >   
> >  Whether the solar panels can keep the batteries
> charged is a function of the no. of  amp hours used
> by the goodies below.
> >   
> >  I don't have my estimated numbers with me (I'm at
> the marina working...!) but, for example, if you
> have 5 interior lights below and if each interior
> light  pulls 1.5 amps/hr , you are using 7.5 amps
> per hour using all lights. Or you could use 1 light
> for 7.5 hours. The solar panels may provide approx.
> 1-2 amp hrs/day each in this latitude (maybe a bit
> more when the days are longer & fewer when the days
> become shorter)...so estimating usage, and the
> knowing the % you can draw your batteries down, I'd
> say don't count on the solar panels doing more than
> to top 'em off.
> >   
> >  When I did some estimates the other day, I
> figured I could stay out 2-3 days (if sunny), bieng
> conservative in use, and have to go in to recharge
> from shore power on the 3rd day...more or less.
> >   
> >  elle
> >   
> >  
> >Joseph Hadzima <josef508 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >  
> >I was under the impression that solar panels worked
> best
> >when they are set 90 degrees to the Sun. With the
> panels
> >statically mounted on the Rhodes, are they
> sufficient at
> >keeping the batteries charged during a typical
> weekend
> >cruise, or are they more for: charging when you
> leave your
> >boat tied at a mooring / slip during the week and
> sail on
> >the weekend?
> >
> >I assume the latitude where you sail may affect the
> >efficiency.
> >
> >
> >--- elle wrote:
> >
> >> You know, Ed, you may have a kernel of an idea
> >> there...remember, this is the first design of
> this
> >> type...and all good designs need tweaking....this
> is
> >> not in its last iteration....we WILL make it
> comfy &
> >> safe...
> >> 
> >> Actually...one issue was the location of the
> solar
> >> panel on the laz lid...if we moved it (which we
> did
> >> discuss) then the seat could go back farther and
> >> perhaps lowered also, as the sight line to the
> cabin
> >> top will be changed.
> >> 
> >> I believe that that particular solar panel is for
> the
> >> battery that runs the motor lift...but as my
> engine
> >> has an alternator and if engine & lift motor are
> >> wired to that battery in the laz....might that
> keep
> >> the battery charged enough for the lift to allow
> the
> >> removal of the panel??
> >> 
> >> Ideas, anyone???
> >> 
> >> elle
> >
> >
> >HADZ (a.k.a. joe)
> >
> >"That's what a ship is, you know. It's not just a
> keel and hull and a deck and sails. That's what a
> ship needs. But what a ship is... is freedom." 
> >-- Captain Jack Sparrow
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