MacDuff
Veteran Member
I have a Cape Dory Trawler 28. (Yes, I know not technically a trawler, but that’s what it’s called).
Two 12 volt deep cycle group 27 lead acid batteries. Limited mounting options. I have 44” of aft fly bridge rail that I could mount a panel on. I can fit a 100- 150 watt panel there. At anchor, I use the stereo, charge cell phone, one or two LED lights, the LED anchor light and possibly the small refrigerator.
My questions are.
1. Will that size panel recharge the house battery?
2. Could the 12 volt battery power my small refrigerator through the night and then get charged up with the panel the next day?
3. Will it need a controller?
Not sure what to expect. What do you think
Two 12 volt deep cycle group 27 lead acid batteries. Limited mounting options. I have 44” of aft fly bridge rail that I could mount a panel on. I can fit a 100- 150 watt panel there. At anchor, I use the stereo, charge cell phone, one or two LED lights, the LED anchor light and possibly the small refrigerator.
My questions are.
1. Will that size panel recharge the house battery?
2. Could the 12 volt battery power my small refrigerator through the night and then get charged up with the panel the next day?
3. Will it need a controller?
Not sure what to expect. What do you think