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Squib's Refit - Episode 47
December 28, 2023 · 19 min · 1K views
What this video covers
To increase electrical output on the pocket catamaran Squib, the owner installs a 410-watt solar panel on the stern arch.5:18 The installation uses four custom-cut 20x40mm aluminum slats secured to an existing stainless steel crossbar with Omega-shaped brackets.1:18 These brackets allow the panel to tilt fore and aft to optimize sun exposure.0:47 After measuring and drilling mounting holes with a drill press for precision, the owner and his partner, Sabina, mount the panel to the stern structure.4:59 The owner routes the solar cables through existing tubing using a fish tape, a process requiring multiple adjustments to pull the wires through the conduit.17:36 Once the panel is secured, the owner seals the cable entry point and connects the wiring to the existing electrical system, which includes a 5kW battery bank and an inverter.18:47 The project concludes with the installation of a water tank fitting on a previously repaired and epoxy-faired deck section.19:07
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