Another approach...

Posted By: Tom H.
Date: 2/8/08 11:27a.m.

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In Response To: Helps alot thank you. (link) (Brett Evett - WWP 15' "Cassiopeia" San Carlos Mexico)

I really like the idea of the solar panel and I use a Honda 15 hp to keep my batteries up.
Call me cheap, but I've also found using a relatively cheap solar powered deck light for my anchor light saves, considerably, on my battery.
This is usually in addition to using a waterproof plug in anchor/deck light like this one on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PHOTO-ELECTRIC-SAILBOAT-ANCHOR-COCKPIT-LIGHT-01644_W0QQitemZ230220662291QQihZ013QQcategoryZ50437QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
(If this doesn't give you the short cut, copy and paste it to your browser and hit enter and it should come up.)
I put this one on a staff off my boom and it has been a great addition....adn useful.
Both go on goes on at dusk and off at dawn and are easy on the battery.

Messages In This Thread

How Do I Add Electricity To My Potter 15? -- Brett Evett - WWP 15' "Cassiopeia" San Carlos Mexico -- 2/7/08 1:47p.m.

Electrical -- Dana -- 2/7/08 5:36p.m.

Helps alot thank you. -- Brett Evett - WWP 15' "Cassiopeia" San Carlos Mexico -- 2/8/08 10:20a.m.

Another approach... -- Tom H. -- 2/8/08 11:27a.m.

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