Stainless steel arch Canaries
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Mohammad Shirloo
Thank you. I’m sure more questions will pop up as we get more involved in the design.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Paul Stascavage via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:15 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Stainless steel arch Canaries
Mohammed,
If you are going to go with SunPower I would highly recommend SunPoweredYachts.com. They are a small company based in Hawaii but everything ships free from the mainland. The owner Lyall, is fantastic and very communicative both before and after the sale. He is very accessible and customer service oriented.
All the Best,
Paul Stascavage S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
RitaKathryn.com
Currently Exploring City Island
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Paul Stascavage
Mohammed,
If you are going to go with SunPower I would highly recommend SunPoweredYachts.com. They are a small company based in Hawaii but everything ships free from the mainland. The owner Lyall, is fantastic and very communicative both before and after the sale. He is very accessible and customer service oriented.
All the Best, Paul Stascavage
S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
RitaKathryn.com
Currently Exploring City Island
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Mohammad Shirloo
That is great Paul. Do you mind sharing the manufacturer and model number of the panels you used and the cost of the panels?
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Paul Stascavage via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:33 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Stainless steel arch Canaries
Hello Mohammad
Paul Stascavage S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
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Paul Stascavage
Hello Mohammad
Paul Stascavage
S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
RitaKathryn.com
Currently Exploring City Island
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Mohammad Shirloo
Hi Paul;
I read your blog, thanks for the link. Is the 100-150 amp hours/day you are seeing at 24Volts? That would translate to 2.4KW to 3.6KW yield/day from your 680W total solar array. Does this sound about right?
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:16 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Stainless steel arch Canaries
Hello Kent
Paul Stascavage S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
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Paul Stascavage
Hello Kent
Paul Stascavage
S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
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Mohammad Shirloo
Thanks Kent. Trying hard not to affect the design and lines of the 54 with an Arch. Even though the stern is the most logical place for it. I think some of the new solar panels are less sensitive to shadow and multiple controllers, stratigcally connected, should produce better results. Still a work in progress.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:33 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Stainless steel arch Canaries
Hi Mohammad, I put 600W of hard panels on my arch, and 250W soft panels on my cockpit enclosure. The soft ones are mounted aft of the boom, but still contribute only 7% of my total solar charging experience. When at anchor I swing the boom off to the side, but still don't see significant output. There's almost always a shadow from a shroud or mast on one of the panels. I have both of the panels on the same controller, I would probably get better output if they were on separate controllers.
As currently configured, the soft panels aren't worth the money and effort. The hard panels on the arch are great.
Kent and Iris SM 243 Kristy
On Jul 16, 2020 10:56 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
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Hi Mohammad, I put 600W of hard panels on my arch, and 250W soft panels on my cockpit enclosure. The soft ones are mounted aft of the boom, but still contribute only 7% of my total solar charging experience. When at anchor I swing the boom off to the side, but still don't see significant output. There's almost always a shadow from a shroud or mast on one of the panels. I have both of the panels on the same controller, I would probably get better output if they were on separate controllers. As currently configured, the soft panels aren't worth the money and effort. The hard panels on the arch are great. Kent and Iris SM 243 Kristy On Jul 16, 2020 10:56 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
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Paul Stascavage
Hello Mohammad,
You can read about our project and install here:
After reading the post from the link above, feel free to ask any questions you have. All the Best, Paul Stascavage
S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
RitaKathryn.com
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Mohammad Shirloo
Hi Paul;
Can you please share your experience with your installation on your bimini top? This is the location we are looking at for our solar panels, but are concerned about the shadow effect of the boom and sails on power generation. The following are relevant to our design and would appreciate some information about your installation:
We are trying to decide whether to go with a soft or hardtop for the panels. Any issues with your installation or anything you would do different? If you have some pictures, that would help.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Paul Stascavage via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 6:22 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Stainless steel arch Canaries
Andy,
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the group. You will find a wealth of information and help here from some very knowledgeable and like minded sailors.
I was given some very good advice when we first purchased our SM and that was to wait at least a year before making any changes to the original design/systems. We waited at least two years and I am glad we did.
Likewise I wanted to add solar when we purchased but I heeded the advice.
The waiting allowed us to evaluate whether we really wanted solar, determine what our normal energy needs were, and to see enough other Amel installations to know whether we wanted hard panels on an arch, the rails, etc or to go with flexible panels somewhere else.
We opted for flexible panels on our Bimini top.
I am so glad we waited as I now have a system that I am 100 percent happy with and one that is exceeding our expectations on power generation.
You can read about our project and install here:
All the Best,
Paul Stascavage S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466
RitaKathryn.com
Currently Exploring City Island
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Paul Stascavage
Andy, Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the group. You will find a wealth of information and help here from some very knowledgeable and like minded sailors. I was given some very good advice when we first purchased our SM and that was to wait at least a year before making any changes to the original design/systems. We waited at least two years and I am glad we did. Likewise I wanted to add solar when we purchased but I heeded the advice. The waiting allowed us to evaluate whether we really wanted solar, determine what our normal energy needs were, and to see enough other Amel installations to know whether we wanted hard panels on an arch, the rails, etc or to go with flexible panels somewhere else. We opted for flexible panels on our Bimini top. I am so glad we waited as I now have a system that I am 100 percent happy with and one that is exceeding our expectations on power generation. You can read about our project and install here: All the Best, Paul Stascavage S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466 RitaKathryn.com Currently Exploring City Island |
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There are quite a few messages about arches. You might try doing a search in the archives. Aras S/V FIASCO Sharki #163 1988 On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 4:51 AM Andy Manikata <4manikata@...> wrote: Hello everyone, -- Aras Grinius |
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Congratulations again. You have found a very good SM. I hope that you and Antonija enjoy your years ahead. Fabricating an arch, especially one that you will want takes lots of experience. I am not sure if you will find what you are looking for in the Canaries. My recommendation is, in addition to soliciting 3rd party recommendations, is to have any fabricator in the Canaries supply you with photos of past projects and contact information for his client(s) for references. Fabricating and welding stainless steel is as much an "art" as it is a skill. Bill
On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 3:51 AM Andy Manikata <4manikata@...> wrote: Hello everyone, |
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Andy Manikata
Hello everyone,
looks like we have closed the deal for our SM yesterday 😃 The boat is in Lanzarote at the moment. We want to have solar panels on an arch and I wonder if anyone knows someone who does proper stainless steel works somewhere on the Canaries. Thanks a lot Andy |
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