Catalina 22 Solar Panel Mount

Pictured at left is a re draw of the electrical system taken from the 1977 catalina 22 owners manual.

Catalina 22 solar panel mount.

The standard pole height is 66 inches. It is a nature power 5 w semi flexible panel that just lies on the cabin top and of course the wind took it for a ride one day. My overall onboard power usage is fairly minimal. We also include a charge controller with a battery temperature sensor to optimize the charge.

2 70 watt flexible solar panels on a catalina 28 dodger. A custom pole height can be specified at the time of order. 28 2004 after bringing the battery aboard i began the installation by. Mounted to any horizontal tube of the stern pulpit the solar panel can be rotated to match the angle of the sun.

Chip ahoy catalina 22 sailing boat restoration. 12 x 14 in a sturdy aluminum frame. Custom 1 500 watt solar system by custom marine products flexible solar panels made in usa. With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted electrical plug the panel can be easily removed and stowed while sailing.

This solar kit includes a 20 watt panel 14 x 22 3 4 in an aluminum frame. There are a few in cabin lights for night time illumination running lights when motoring in the dark and an anchor light that would be on all night when the boat is in use. Over charging a battery is a sure way to kill it. Hi all i have a catalina 22 mk ii and have a small solar panel that i plug in while at the dock.

I am struggling with where to mount a panel on my boat. Do any of you smaller boat owners have pics of a mount that you have. Mounted to any horizontal tube of the stern pulpit the solar panel can be rotated to match the angle of the sun. Now includes a 10 watt panel twice the output of the previous version.

These are all led 3 watts hr each. Agreed it s not for the faint of heart but it does accommodate modern wiring needs. Depending on the output of your solar panel you will need a regulator. The pole is attached to the stern rail s using our brackets.

85 watt panel on a freedom 38. Another view of dual 85 watt panels pole mounted solar panel kits html. No drilling or machining is required. This is a layout out the christopher jin s electrical panels.

With the included quick release brackets and deck mounted electrical plug the panel can be easily removed and stowed for. Chip ford s 1974 catalina 22 restoration project. They have lots of info on their website. The rails with stainless steel self tapping sheet metal screws through countersunk holes into the solar panel channel.

Check with catalina direct or another good source is west marine. The top of pole solar panel mount is designed to set atop our 1 5 inch od stainless steel rotating pole. I want to put your renogy 30w 12v monocrystalline solar panel on my catalina 22 sailboat.