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Anyone have any preferences for solar chargers ? Battery bank is lead-acid, 12vdc, 100 watt panels x2. Interested in your views!
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You're going to need a charge controller with two 100W panels. I would recommend you buy either the BlueSky or the Outback Systems MPPT charge controller for your boat. The BlueSky is less expensive, but not as well built and not as versatile. Both will increase the efficiency of the solar panels by converting the voltage/amperage at which they operate to maximize charging output.

A brief search would have revealed many threads on solar power and charging btw.
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200 watts of fixed in place panels will give you about 60-70 AMP/Hours per day on average in sunny weather. What are your daily amphour needs? Where do you cruise? Would a wind generator be a better choice. Visit the solar wind threads 900 posts to find the answers to all dilemmas!!
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Yes to what SD said. The outback is a better unit and easily expandable but more money. At 200, I would probably buy the Outback -60. That is what I have.
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