The local RTM store (Road Tech Marine) had solar panels on sale. I really wanted to install a flexible panel but found it difficult to get one that would fit neatly on the sea hood. The panel I chose was a solid aluminum framed panel.
It was a 12V, 40W Monocrystalline Panel with 4mm (MC4) PV. Connectors. It measured 664mm length x 408mm wide x 25mm height, I intend to connect it through a DCC charger with a built in MPPS solar regulator.
To fix the straight panel to the curved sea hood top I pop riveted 2 x 90 degree aluminum angles together as shown in the pic and screwed them to the underside of the panel.
The bases of the angles were bent to conform to the sea hood.
After centering the panel, I marked the screw hole's location on the sea hood.
Before securing the panel to the sea hood I need to plug some holes and glass the top see next post.
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