T&T: Solar Cells

[Chuck and Susan]

A five watt panel would only put out 1 to 2 amps per day in ideal conditions.
I really don't think that would be worthwhile for a hoist motor. Chuck

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--- On Sun, 5/3/09, wdswchr at netscape.net <wdswchr at netscape.net> wrote:
 
Larry-
That is exactly the system I installed over 2 years ago.? The AC winches were
ridiculously priced compared to DC but that would entail heavy DC wiring over
a considerable distance.? I used a 5 watt panel with a controller ?
        http://tiny.cc/NOWGh?
? I was bringing the boat up from Florida to Lake Michigan at the time and
usually used the winch twice in the morning and twice in the evening (for the
dog) since I anchored most of the time.? Never had a weak battery at that
usage.? I never did the math and I'm sure if your winch usage is more, it
could be a problem.
Bob Nelson