Sea & Land Supply Blog
Where to Mount Solar on a Boat: Canvas, Deck, Arch and Rails
Where a panel lives decides its shading, its lifespan and how the boat looks. Here are the four places solar...
MPPT vs PWM Solar Charge Controllers: Which Belongs on a Boat?
A PWM controller drags your panels down to battery voltage and throws away the rest. An MPPT controller converts it...
How Much Solar Do I Need on My Boat?
Start with a power audit, not a panel count. Here is how to add up your daily amp-hours, how much...
Marine Solar Wiring: PV Wire, MC4 Connectors, Fuses and Disconnects
Panels rarely start fires. Connectors, undersized runs and missing fuses do. Here is how to wire marine solar from the...
Understanding Solar Panel Specifications for Boats
Marine Solar Design Guide
MPPT
Solar
Solar Panels
Victron EnergyNov 3, 2026
Every number on a solar panel label drives a wiring, fusing or controller decision. Here is how to read Voc,...
Bifacial Solar Panels on Boats: Where the Rear Side Actually Pays
Bifacial panels collect light on both faces, but on a boat the rear side only pays when the panel sits...
PET vs ETFE vs Composite Flexible Solar Panels for Boats
ETFE
Flexible Solar
Marine Solar Design Guide
PET
SolarNov 3, 2026
PET and ETFE flexible solar panels look alike but age very differently on a boat. Here is how the two...
