T&T: solar cells

[JHWardJr at aol.com]

Yep, simple math.  Either use the specs for amp draw or get an  inductive 
amp gage.  Also, I suggest a starting battery.  Like a  windlass, the draw is 
high for a short period of time.  As someone  rightfully told me - don't 
worry about cycles.  It will die of sulfation  before you wear it out (kinda 
like diesels and pleasure boaters).  
 
Since it is up top, maybe let it run the anchor light, too!  Jim
 
 
In a message dated 5/3/2009 12:01:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
trawlers-and-trawlering-request at lists.samurai.com writes:

You will  need to determine the max AH your hoist battery will use, then
determine  the size of panel or panels you will need to replace that based 
on
an  average amount of sun per day.

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