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What an unprepossessing tit.

Lasted about one minute before I turned it off.

Vertical panels will only work if they face south,  horizontal panels will work in any direction.

What do you do if the canal runs north south or you are going along an East West canal and they are on the wrong side?

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What's with this craze for rope "swag" fenders recently? This chap has them on the bow, i've seen others with them round the stern, and even round the full exterior of the boat hung down like christmas garlands. They're just asking to get snagged in a lock :( 

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I think the science of this is probably right, in that in the winter you will get more power from a vertical panel than a horizontal one - provided you are somewhere with a good view of the southern horizon.  Plus the advantage of it not gathering as much snow, leaves, dirt etc.  It works having them just on one side for the OP because he has a short boat that can wind almost anywhere.  So worth thinking about if your boat / lifestyle  / winter mooring etc fits

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On 16/08/2022 at 15:00, robtheplod said:

Came across this which I found interesting. I'd be concerned about breaking the vertical panels with vegetation etc that you go through.... stick on flat panels might work though??  See what you think....

 

 

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On 16/08/2022 at 17:14, Loddon said:

What an unprepossessing tit.

Lasted about one minute before I turned it off.

Vertical panels will only work if they face south,  horizontal panels will work in any direction.

What do you do if the canal runs north south or you are going along an East West canal and they are on the wrong side?

He explains that later. You still  have roof panel. But solar only works in daylight, not sure he made that clear!

 

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