Mounting A Solar Panel

[sbfishySC]

As a Christmas gift, I recieved a Rally 5W Solar Panel battery charger. Seems like it'd be a decent thing to have to keep the batteries charging a little bit while I'm out on the lakes. Question I have is - where to mount it? I have a 16 ft Procraft with 90HP Merc. I can't really mount it to the deck on the carpet because I don't want it to be stepped on when someone is fishing from the back. I was thinking Velcro to the top of the outboard, but I didn't know how well that would work, or if the vibration would mess with it. Any ideas on good places to mount it? 

 

Thanks,

Steve

[Jig Man]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I don't think it will give you much of a boost compared to the space it will take up.

[BassnChris]

and mounting it on the motor with velcro.........I would be worried about the heat of summer heating the adhesive up and then letting go.

 

I have been wondering about a use for those since seeing them at bass pro.......but I have not been able to determine a need that would make the hassling with them a cost effective venture.

 

i would be interested in hearing the outcome though.

[sbfishySC]

I didn't even think about the heat, good point. 

It was a gift to me from someone, so I figure I'll try it out and see how it works. May not give much of a boost, but if I can find a place to mount it that isn't in the way, it can't hurt, right?

[slonezp]

The only solar chargers I have seen have been mounted to boat lifts and docks.

[tnriverluver]

Those panels are designed to be trickle chargers to keep your battery topped off when in storage.  Use it for that and be happy with it.

[sbfishySC]

Those panels are designed to be trickle chargers to keep your battery topped off when in storage.  Use it for that and be happy with it.

 

Thanks, I'll do that. 

[NBR]

You will need to store outside with no cover. I'd return and tradde for a bunch of needed baits.