Sailboat Solar Refit
The easiest way to add solar power to your sailboat. Charges your house battery at anchor without running the engine.
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Open in editorAdding solar to your sailboat is one of the best upgrades you can make. This simple setup puts a 100W solar panel on deck, feeding through an MPPT charge controller to your house battery. The controller optimizes charging regardless of weather conditions, and the system powers your instrument panel and anchor light without running the engine.
This is an ideal starting point for a marine solar refit. The 100W panel provides enough power for basic electronics at anchor — GPS, VHF radio, and navigation lights. A main fuse protects the battery from overcurrent. Many sailors start with this setup and expand to larger panels or add a wind generator later.
Components
| Component | Qty | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|
| 100W Deck Solar Panel | 1 | 100W |
| MPPT Charge Controller | 1 | 20A |
| 100Ah House Battery | 1 | 100Ah |
| 30A Main Fuse | 1 | 30A |
| Instrument Panel | 1 | 3A |
| Anchor Light | 1 | 2A |
