Little project

So one thing I have been working on is modifying the flexible solar panel mounting system. The way the panels are mounted now isn’t ideal. They are attached to the soft canvas of the bimini top with nylon nuts and bolts. The issue is that the panels flex when the wind blows, and I don’t think the flexing is doing the panels any good.

The plan is to attach aluminum strips to the bimini frame and then attach the panels to the aluminum. That way when the wind blows, the panels won’t flex. So far I have cut the aluminum and drilled one hole. Seven more to go. Drilling that stainless is a tricky business.

Updates to follow.

Oh, we are in St. Augustine and have finally met some kid boats. Moss is with two peers and they are all playing videos games in the Municipal Marina laundry room/lounge. It was really funny watching Moss trying to talk to a kid face to face for the first time in months.