There are pros and cons for both but on balance we just opted for parallel.. most other cruisers we talked to before installing seemed to prefer that setup 🤷♂️
We have flexible panels on the deck (fitted by a previous owner) but tbh they're next to useless as they're constantly shadowed by the mast. On top of the bimini they would be shadowed by the main boom and there's also an issue with heat on the bimini material. Flexible panels tend to be more expensive and not as robust either. I think they have their place in the right setting but on balance, rigid panels set away from any shadowing prove to be far more efficient and cost effective.
Well detailed and it clearly shows you need to have a lot of patience to do it right…Job well done..
I forgot about the solar 😁We are just about to do another upgrade.... Sail Safe Guys, Ant, Cid & the pooch crew.
Para tornillos se caen muchas veces y no se pueden sujetar para colocarlos, tener plastilina, se utiliza en manualidades de los niños, no arcilla
Great video guys. Question: why did you go for parallel connection instead of series?
There are pros and cons for both but on balance we just opted for parallel.. most other cruisers we talked to before installing seemed to prefer that setup 🤷♂️
Have you considered semi flexable panels that are mounted on top of bimini? Would it be more cost effective?
We have flexible panels on the deck (fitted by a previous owner) but tbh they're next to useless as they're constantly shadowed by the mast. On top of the bimini they would be shadowed by the main boom and there's also an issue with heat on the bimini material. Flexible panels tend to be more expensive and not as robust either. I think they have their place in the right setting but on balance, rigid panels set away from any shadowing prove to be far more efficient and cost effective.