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While anchored in Ilhoffra Ischira, Malta, the crew of a catamaran experienced two separate collisions with charter boats within hours.2:04 The first incident occurred when a dragging charter vessel struck their hull, causing minor gel coat damage.12:09 Shortly after, the director of the same charter company arrived by tender to offer an apology and beers, only to collide with the catamaran again while maneuvering.12:16 The crew opted to polish out the scratches rather than file a formal claim.13:22

Separately, the owners installed two 200-watt Bouj RV flexible solar panels on their bimini using fabric glue to attach zippers to the canvas.8:34 They paired the panels with a Victron MPPT charge controller, reporting an average daily production of 1.5 to 2.2 kilowatts.10:52 During the installation, one panel blew into the water, and the owner sustained a facial injury on the bimini frame while attempting to retrieve it.6:54 The vessel later visited Marsa Schlock and the Blue Grotto, where they anchored in 40 meters of water at a 3:1 scope.18:13

Flexible solar panels with bypass diodes maintain performance despite partial shading from a boom.9:04

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