It works like a charm and i am glad that i installed the panel.
Stern rail mount solar panel.
Details will follow after these instructions.
The crane arm will support up to 250 pounds of weight depending on the strength of your stern rails and can be folded against the pole when not in use see picture at top of page.
Some skippers prefer to mount the panel on top of their canvas dodger.
Mount your panel on your stern rail see photos details below.
I chose to mount my panel on my stern rail.
The solar panels are to be mounted on the stern rail supported by a strut to hold them towards the sun as well as able to be folded down when docking or during storm conditions.
Either way the panel will rest on tubing.
Attach marine grade copper wires to the panel.
Any boating store will have rail mounts.
Nov 26 2012.
My panel is on the stern rail with insulated rubber clamps and pvc support stand.
Mars solar v2 0 solar panel rack mount 2 od pole mount adjustable top of pole 400w max 3 6 out of 5 stars 9.
Since the pole rotates and is well secured to the stern rail this is a logical option to add to your solar panel mounting system.
Once these are attached to your railing you can bolt your panel onto the rail mounts without too much difficulty.
The mast rests above the panel supported by a mastup mast stepper.
The rear pulpit mounted solar panel on my capri 22 stays on while trailering.
Step by step guide for installing a solar panel boat system first i list a quick summary on how to put this together.