Ahoy and welcome to Sv Tanuki Maru
and Tanuki Marine Tech
2020-5-25: Let talk about solar,
Tanuki is getting ready to haul and will be finally securing the solar array to the new arch.
While I have been recomending the NewPowa panels, I'm always keeping an eye out for what is happening out in the world.
Sharing this little sheet I have of different panels and cost per watt vs size, hope you can find it useful.
| Quick list of product I use - links Amazon and other places (Updating as people ask me for links to things) | |
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 Nice USB unit to install in the cockpit, keep your connectors dry in the squall.
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 ** Ordered a pile, should be on hand at the end of May
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 Cool tool for boat deliveries, even safely open snaps (major save to the client's boat. Plus it has the opener for most deck fill ports (and a beer opener)
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 Nice reasonable white LED lights that don't make your food look odd like some of the multi-color lights do.
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 My new fav... It's really amazing and I've needed to buy it a few times as clients have taken them and refused to give it back, started keeping two with me on deliveries.
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 Inspired by John's easy tank refill setup, one trip to shore and done.
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 Great filter housing, keep the water in the tanks nice.
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 Carbon 1mic filters, might need to change more often... But good water is worth it! |
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- - Cooking Stuff - - | |
 Stainless stove for use in the cockpit
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10" Nabe pot is a must on my boat. Used so much it doesn't get put away.
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- - Office Toys - - | |
 Just an oversized mouse pad, to live on...
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 Great pocket router that runs on USB, works tethered or as a repeater. (also runs VPN and TOR) |
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- - Need for Power - - | |
 Been very happy with NewPowa, let's hope they can keep the QC going.
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 Good inexpensive solar controller with most of what you need to get started. |
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