Montenido
Senior Member
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2014
- Messages
- 382
- Location
- Mexico
- Vessel Name
- Ansedonia
- Vessel Make
- Californian/Carver 52CPMY
Hi folks,
I am currently in the market for a trawler to use in the Sea of Cortez, BCS. I spent a year and a half down there on my sailboat that had solar panels on a radar arch hanging off the aft end.
Looking at different trawlers, I have yet to see a great solar mounting set up. Would I be better off mounting the panels on the FB bimini? I like the idea of adding an arch that allows the panels to be mounted aft of the FB deck, providing shade for the lower deck. Down in Baja shade is the king, and solar panels perform at their best.
I would love any suggestions or advice that you all might have to offer. Also, any photos of mounting set ups would be great as well.
Cheers, Bill
I am currently in the market for a trawler to use in the Sea of Cortez, BCS. I spent a year and a half down there on my sailboat that had solar panels on a radar arch hanging off the aft end.
Looking at different trawlers, I have yet to see a great solar mounting set up. Would I be better off mounting the panels on the FB bimini? I like the idea of adding an arch that allows the panels to be mounted aft of the FB deck, providing shade for the lower deck. Down in Baja shade is the king, and solar panels perform at their best.
I would love any suggestions or advice that you all might have to offer. Also, any photos of mounting set ups would be great as well.
Cheers, Bill