Sunpower Solar System Install for Sailboat Independence, Phase 1 (e.74)

We’ve planned on this solar power installation for our sailboat for many months, and now we’re happy to share phase 1 of the solar system install with you! We used two 50w Sunpower Solar Panels, a Victron MPPT charge controller, and a Consew sewing machine to make it all happen!
Hope you enjoy!
-Matt
SV Cadence

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In this episode:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Solar Panel Placement & Grommets
02:30 The Ravioli
04:48 The Consew Sewing Machine
05:34 Waterproofing
06:30 Loxx Fasteners
07:04 Sewing on the Loxx Fasteners
08:05 Mounting the Sunpower Solar Panels
08:42 Voltage Tests
09:55 Wiring the Solar System
12:43 Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller

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Who Are We?
We’re the Fosters, and we just sold our house and purchased a sailboat, Cadence, a Catalina 387. We’re on a journey to minimize our life, learn to live on a sailboat, and sail away.

In 2019, Matt quit his public education career of 15 years, and went full-time building his own business. Olivia is ready to explore the world, and so am I…but first, we have to save up, learn about sailing, and figure out a way to leave land.

We’re sharing this journey with you in hopes that it’ll bring you a smile, provide something helpful, and maybe give a bit of inspiration to live life on your terms – to explore your world.

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