my project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by mannydvk11

i was able to get an 18v output i know is small but to keep the battery's charge is good for now. i hate to not use the boat for a few weeks and not having charge in the battery's i will try to make a system to be able to use the radio and electronics with just a solar panel and a battery

I see on the controller you have unused terminals for loads (like a radio, LED lights, etc) which is why I was asking about the milliamp rating of the solar panel. I was just wondering if it could keep up with the draw of items like that during an outing. It's a nice clean set-up the way you have it and certainly makes me wonder about how I power certain items in my own boat.

[mannydvk11]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I see on the controller you have unused terminals for loads (like a radio, LED lights, etc) which is why I was asking about the milliamp rating of the solar panel. I was just wondering if it could keep up with the draw of items like that during an outing. It's a nice clean set-up the way you have it and certainly makes me wonder about how I power certain items in my own boat.

i am totally new at this solar stuff i will like to have my panel to charge and be able to use it at least with on the GPS,stereo and vhf radio

[mannydvk11]

corection this is the info of the panel 12V,1260mW,Charge rate: 70mA,Height: 6.5 in,Width: 7.0 in. All Weather Proof - Protected against wind, rain, salt air, and solar radiation, UV

[mannydvk11]

well i took it out for a bit after reparing the motor addit new reed vlves new carbs parts gaskets new gas and feul lines filter wow lots of new stuff any way here is a pic of the boat in the water

[GREYWOLF]

looks like you are doing a great job, One thing what type of fuel lines did you use , some have big problems with the ETHANOL in the fuel they tend to rot and leak much sooner then the gray ones ?

[mannydvk11]

Originally Posted by GREYWOLF

looks like you are doing a great job, One thing what type of fuel lines did you use , some have big problems with the ETHANOL in the fuel they tend to rot and leak much sooner then the gray ones ?

well according to the guys at the marine store this one is good to use with ethanol i had the gray ones but i was having a problem it kink to much so i was having flow problem

[GREYWOLF]

I hear you I used to use the black automotive hose but several of my outboards had carb problems with crap from the fuel lines , I went to the new grey type ,did have some problems with kinking in hot weather, but no contamination in the carbs, the trick is to rout the hose with no sharp bends