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Old 11-03-2009
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i think that it's a proven fact that rigid panels outperform the flexible panels. Putting panels on a sailboat is an issue as well because of the shadows of the mast, boom, and sails. The answer as I see it is to install rigid panels either on a dedicated arch or pole mount close to the stern or along either side of the stern pulpit in a manner that allows them to hinge upward for use and down for marina situations. Results in more output and less shadows.
Brian
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