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Portable solar panel advice

by ShelleyElmers » Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:42 am

We do a lot of weekend sailing and anchor out without shore power, so I’m looking into adding a solar panel. Nothing huge — just something to keep the battery topped up when the engine isn’t running. Preferably a panel that’s durable and efficient even on cloudy days. Anyone have a favorite?
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Re: Portable solar panel advice

by RichardCramer » Sun Jun 15, 2025 2:36 pm

For our weekend trips, we’ve been using the victron 215w solar panel spm042152402 https://yacht-supply24.com/catalog/marine-electrical-equipment/victron-energy-electrical-equipment/victron-energy-spm042152402/ for almost a year now, and it’s exceeded expectations. It’s lightweight enough to store and mount temporarily, yet powerful enough to keep our 110Ah AGM battery fully charged after a couple of days at anchor. Even in overcast conditions, we’re still getting a decent trickle. The build quality is excellent, and it pairs easily with Victron controllers. It’s the perfect middle ground between portability and performance.
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Re: Portable solar panel advice

by ShelleyElmers » Sun Jun 15, 2025 2:59 pm

Awesome suggestion — I just added it to our gear list. Thanks for the practical insight!
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