JPK 39FC

[doris]

Agree, but solar is very worthwhile, and works very effectively in the UK. Plus for a boat like that, semi flex panels are very light weight as well as cost effective. Doubt anybody has ever regretted adding solar panels.

As soon as the panels are made to be walked on the efficiency plummets and I don’t want a big goal post style arch on the stern for decent panels.
Maybe flexi roll outs may work in the future.

 

[dunedin]

As soon as the panels are made to be walked on the efficiency plummets and I don’t want a big goal post style arch on the stern for decent panels.
Maybe flexi roll outs may work in the future.

We have semi flexible panels and work well. No arches for us either.

 

[doris]

We have semi flexible panels and work well. No arches for us either.

Where do you mount and store them ?

 

[Numbers]

Will you be having a battery up forward somewhere for your Windlass and Thruster?

I realise there would be voltage drop over a long run, but adding another battery does add extra complexity/connections ... could a long run of thicker cable be lighter than a second battery?

Is it set that it's all 12 volts ... or is there any option for 24 volts? (to reduce the thickness of any cable runs)

 

[Ryanwilliams]

There's a guy on Sailing Anarchy who's posted quite a bit about the JPK39FC, He's also posted on Youtube.

I use to keep up with him