How to build lightweight solar panel mounts - Ep161 - The Sailing Frenchman

[@tomwaite4594]

" Hugo the Real Boss" as the mystic mariner I see much carbon fiber construction in your future...YES MORE GEEK STUFF PLEASE.

[@leonlevstik]

Definitely more geek stuff and sailing advices also.

[@JohnTech]

I remember watching this video as a kiddo fascinated about ocean racing. Now I'm 19 and starting my own offshore racing project on Baltic Sea and now I find this videos really help for me now! Missing your content Hugo!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

No way, best wishes for you project

[@joswai1]

Magnifiques ces deux dernières vidéos! Quelques-unes comme ça de temps en temps entre deux surfs à 20 noeuds ça passe crème!

[@mhensen1]

Thanks Hugo, smart and straightforward, maybe in future you can talk about how many “angry pixies” you hope to capture and store in batteries for what you’re allowed on the mini-transat, always fun to see your progress towards the ultimate goal, chapeau!

[@chrisfenet]

The world needs more geeks like you Hugo!! Good man yourself

[@sl9wdive]

Theres something calming about the ocean

[@ecfibreglassuk]

Excellent tutorial! I was navigated to this video by one of our customers here in the UK. he wanted us to supply him like for like products that he was having trouble finding in the UK and we were able to assist thanks to your detailed tutorial. I've learned something new today thanks to your excellent video and thanks for scoring me a materials sale too ;-D rgds Martin

[@Platypus-Dreams]

I've waited long and patient for this video. Though I was hoping a bit more in depth look at the whole system the mounts are brilliant. I have a 6.5 metre boat and want to set it up like yours

[@randomtraveler3363]

There is no real right or wrong way, just the best way that works for you, with the ability you have.

[@danknox9986]

Nicely done. Going to try the constrictor lines.

[@jasonjameson44]

Can Hugo actually be anymore awesome?!? What a supremely great guy he is!! best of luck in everything you do im on my 3rd lap around you videos !

[@restlessperson5258]

Loved the video. Geek stuff is part of sailing.

[@alecfraser1928]

Thanks Hugo. That's a big help in helping me decide priorities in my running rigging refit. And while there was some nice looking new stuff came with the boat, I really have no idea what it is.

[@captainandthelady]

Yes. More DIY videos would be great.

[@claudebelanger5284]

Super vidéo Hugo. On en veut encore. Merci.

[@hanfordcreek5309]

Nice work, the only drawback is the foam will act as an insulator and prevent the panel from dissipating heat. When panels get hot they lose efficiency. An aluminum frame or a panel with standoffs or ribs would be better. Anything to allow air to circulate underneath.

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Seriously? It's going to be wet and windy for most of it's natural life, lol!!!!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

yeah true in theory, but in practice this type of mount is performing really well

[@jimilipi5493]

Super technique pour fixer un panneau solaire, j'aime, l'année prochaine je fais ça !

[@Gib-Barton]

Have you got younger? It must be because you have a great sponsor, and it has taken some of the stress away. Another great Vlog.

[@cokeforever]

That's the beard) Shaving it off shaves good 5 to 8 years of visual 'age' ;)

[@OmarDziri]

Vidéo sympa. Petite astuce qui rajoute un peu de poids mais qui peux ramener jusqu'à 30 % de rendement aux panneaux. coller une mince feuille de polycarbonate ( ces feuilles sont cloisonnées. les très grosses servent à faire des toits de véranda). Cela crée un filet d'air laminaire qui refroidira naturellement les panneaux ;) ). C'est pas cher et ça peut être utile pour recharger plus vite. Cela augmente la durée de vie de votre panneaux souple. Voila, voilà. Pas de Bla bla, juste du partage. Merci Hugo. Je suis ton parcours avec grand plaisir. Bon vent.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Oui c'est vrai, ca rajoute du poids et de la prise au vent. Au final avec ce montage les panneaux produisent presque au niveau des chiffres donnés apr le constructeur, ce serait intéressant de faire un essai sur le banc avec et sans systeme de refroidissement

[@tomriley5790]

Very impressed with your language abilities!

[@FPS-WIFI]

Love the boat geek episodes!

[@adam8642]

Loved this video and as someone who works in composites I think you did a great job. They would be excellent addition on my 7m boat. I super like this kind of video.

[@adam8642]

Just as an afterthought, we used to weld little wings onto bolt heads to prevent them from having the ability, after lots of uses, to start to turn within the bonding agent. Less of an issue when using epoxy and having people with manners tightening and loosening them.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

That's a good idea, definitely worth it when you need lots of torque on the bolt, not too much the case for those Love the "having people with manners tightening and loosening them" hahaha

[@thomasfromentin6193]

Encore un super geek stuff! La vidéo donne le principe sans tomber dans le tuto rébarbatif et c'est super plaisant! Encore un truc sur lequel je n'aurai pas à me creuser la tête pour réinventer l'eau tiede. Alors oui, stp. Encore du technique, encore du truc de geek !

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Merci beaucoup ":)

[@tednottodd]

This looks like a great light weight solution for our boat. Thank you

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

You are very talented!!!

[@alecfraser1928]

I bought these Phaesun panels from SVB for my Mini and mounted them exactly as Hugo illustrated here. One of the panels suffered a burnout between cells after six months use and shortly thereafter the second would only charge intermittently. SVB wouldn't honour the warranty because of the way the panels were mounted. I expected a lot better.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

I'm really sorry to hear about this. The 2 panels I have mounted in this video and gave away are still working today

[@SailingBakoua]

Another great video. Very inspiring.. If I don't win those two I'm gonna have to figure out where I can make them myself.. :-) Cheers

[@goodq]

Just want to say love those geek videos ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@HoboSailingBoat]

yeap, simple and effective.. more geek stuff, please :)

[@antoinem01]

Smart solution!

[@kahfr25]

super bien expliqué!

[@pierreviaud8123]

Bien joué jeune homme ( eh oui je suis un vieux ! ), la prochaine fois se sera plus judicieux de faire dépasser le panneau support de 2 ou 3 cm du panneau solaire. Si tu casses un angle du panneau solaire tu perds 10 à 20 % de puissance ... Ce qui n'est pas souhaité ... Mais bravo pour ta débrouillardise, tu vas y arriver c'est sur ! Bon vent !

[@davidegessa]

rule of thumb: don't be shy with the resin :D

[@et-vp7gp]

Excellent et utile, merci 👍

[@carobniprijatelj2330]

Hi! Great build. Can you explain to us what kind of solar arch you have (had?) on your ecume de mer? We do not find that construction details. Thank you!

[@brianboys9015]

Yes

[@patrickschwarz5111]

Great Job! I will try to do it the same way! Which thickness has the foam core? Do you use M8 or M10 power joints? How do you install the power joint on the carbon fiber tube?

[@SpikeA]

Great video but I was interested in your Sun Power solar system that you have been using. I have a SCAMP sailboat and plan on doing some long costal voyages. I imagine I can use the same technique to mount it.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Exactly the same mount, except that the ones on my sunpowers are cut in X shape, but a bit too flexible to my taste

[@SpikeA]

@@TheSailingFrenchman Thanks! Can't wait to follow your Mini Transat race! Good luck!

[@bobrat]

West is the Best

[@jimbean2274]

"Don´t tell me bla bla bla, I am not a pro" : made my day ^^. btw: Where is the Intro ? have FUN :)

[@jerometherby]

Merci Pour ce tuto limpide. Il m'a permis de réaliser avec la même méthode mes deux supports de panneaux solaire en lin PVC résine époxy (cf french setka construction d'un voilier cp epoxy). Vos vidéos sont très sympas et je regarde votre chaine avec beaucoup de plaisir. Bonne continuation à vous. merci. JT

[@peternigel100]

Hugo. Love the videos! I am constructing a similar panel mount to yours. Where did you source the "foam panel" and does it have a specific brand name please?

[@malikavignon1692]

Salut Hugo! Merci beaucoup pour ce partage d'expérience! C'est vraiment chouette et ça rend le truc beaucoup plus abordable! Peux tu rapidement expliquer comment as tu fixer le diabolo au mâtereau en carbone? Tige fileté + epoxy? ou autre?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Salut, content que ça puisse te servir Oui, la fixation dans le mâtereau c'est résine chargée et tige filetée (bien faire des encoches à la meuleuse dans la tige filetée pour un meilleure accroche dans la résine)

[@mobilixone1575]

Superbe! Thats what we all have been waiting for, revelation of a big secret! You probably use it with a MPPT-Tracker…, what‘s your batteries capacity?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

yep, mppt to regulate the charge I have 2x100amp lithium batteries

[@grahamlongley8298]

I would love to have some details about your autopilot. I am on my 7th autiopilot in 18 years . Simrad & Raymarine have all failed. I actually have a an Aeries lift off gear as a fall back but it is very heavy. Good in high winds though.But not as good as your autopilot I suspect

[@YannKerlanne]

Bonjour, Petite question , quelle mousse prendre ( type, épaisseur.. ) et même où as-tu eu la tienne? Merci et continues c’est génial. Yann

[@larry9210]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@alanduncan4691]

brilliant

[@sailingavocet]

great video! Well done!

[@peterferguson3374]

Great video, would you mind sharing the make/model of your solar panel?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Here you go: www.svb24.com/en/phaesun-mare-flex-120-solar-module-1190-x-540-x-4-mm-incl-5-m-cable.html

[@MarcinFoltyn]

Hi, do you have a little bit more informations about the foam plate (description, name) and where you buy it? I can only find 20mm strong foam plates but it is to thick for my Solar project. Best regards

[@renatamariaboat]

I’d be interested in an episode (or part of one) devoted to trimming sails and tuning the rig. Specifically, what is different between a mini 6.50, a clipper, and Ann Alé (e.g. trimming a square top versus a pin head mainsail).

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

I'll think about that, it's tricky to find the line between too technical and too vague

[@olivierorban787]

Super ingénieux, simple et efficace Montage top et pas cher Hugo you are the king Get a nice experience with the « écume de mer », well done buddy

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Merci :)

[@bellwether9496]

You need more details on the post.

[@jeancote1498]

génial!!!

Vidéo intéressante, moi qui justement réfléchit pour faire des supports pour les miens 👍

[@RomainLagrange1]

Salut Hugo ! Je ne comprends pas dans ta vidéo, comment tu gère les bords du sandwich, d'autant plus que tu les as recoupé ensuite. Pas du tout de fibre de verre au final, et la mousse est exposée ?

[@jiefflerenard1228]

ca a l'air d'etre ca.Seems like it,it is closed cell foam anyway!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Oui, la mousse n'absorbe pas l'eau, alors pas besoin de rajouter du poids pour fermer

[@californiakayaker]

Another thing we pay very close attention to is the cell count. The typical for marine is 36 .Is that your experience ? I've seen you use the mounted versions and point them at the sun after jibe ect. and I like that idea.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Yyeah, if I need to maximize charging, I try to point them towards the sun

[@Hei4fun]

As you seem to have a good connection to SVB: Could you please ask SVB to get the small diabolo for a low price into their shop? They are hard to get outside France to a reasonable price. E.g. the same diabolo spare part for the Spinlock tiller extension costs more than a 100 EUR... Thanks.

[@Planete-voileOrg]

You find them in surfshop, it was uses on windsurfer.... I replace on spinlock miyself and all went fine.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

I have asked SVB to try to put one in stock soon, let see if they find something

[@marcyvon8404]

@@Planete-voileOrg Bbefore being adopted by windsurfers, they were exhaust silent blocks for renault vans.

[@peterheiberg566]

Enjoyed the video a lot…. But I’m curious how you mount the carbon fibre pole to the boat.

[@Planete-voileOrg]

Me too 😋

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Plastic brackets

[@fredericp2740]

Bon très bien !! Mais j’ai raté le concours qui allait jusqu’au 6 😂😂

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Non, le concours a démarré le 6, il se termine le 19, go sur Instagram :)

[@grahamlongley8298]

Brilliant. I would like to buy the same quality panels, but a size to suit my boat. I need the link direct to the purchasing site please. (I do not do face book etc.)Plus the correct regulator with current readings etc so I can monitor input etc.

[@SebastianSikano]

I saw two British people on their boat, they have photovoltaic collectors and to save money they put lead batteries. They are now on an island in Indonesia and can only transmit when the sun is peaking above their collectors, regret not putting lithium batteries

[@baptiste-roynette]

Ca va moustache ! The bes surname ;)

[@JohnDoe-ex8gf]

Is this like a forced French lesson? Getting interested during the English part, and then being forced to try and understand the French parts. Good technique!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Haha, yes it is No, I'm kidding, you can turn on the subtitles in english

[@JohnDoe-ex8gf]

@@TheSailingFrenchman Merci monsieur.

[@kisero2222]

19:47 how you call that in English? where you buy them?

[@vincentlefevre7965]

Hello, comment fais tu la fixation entre le diabolo et la rallonge en carbone, le tube est il fileté? et apres interessé par la fixation sur ton bateau, j ai un first 27.7 ou j aimerais faire la meme installation merci Hugo.

[@js-b783]

Hi from Lyon. Great stuff! Where did you order glass supplies from in France?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

I got mine from SVB, they deliver at your place, otherwise your local shipchandler will have similar products

[@vaidotasratkus7619]

great video! does it flex on strong wind?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Just enough, like the bamboo, it flexes so it doesn't break :)

[@olivierleroy-parmentier185]

Salut Hugo, comment as tu étanché les chants des supports? Ou pas d'importance : closed cell foam.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Oui, pas d'importance, la mousse n'absorbe pas l'eau

[@tomasis7]

geeky stuff! cheers! where do you find diabolo for 16 euro? :o

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Your local windsurf shop

[@pierreviaud8123]

RE ... Qu'est ce que tu entends par 23.5 ? ? ? Volts, ampères, watt ? ? ? Dimension, épaisseur ? ? ? Merci de ta réponse ... Cordialement. Pierre.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

C'est la tension de circuit ouvert, donc 23,5 volts, quand rien n'est branché au panneau

[@danieloliver20]

🤓 "plus de trucs de geek" ⛵

[@gustavebillaudel5519]

Fan du geek stuff !

[@petten20233]

Je veux les panneaux solaires pour mon Albin Vega 🤗

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Ah, désolé, le tirage est déjà passé depuis un moment. Bon vent

[@petten20233]

@@TheSailingFrenchman 😭 . .Oui je me doutais..il me reste à faire comme toi et à regarder ton vidéo et faire pareil. Je sui Québécois qui demeure en Holland Den Helder Nord Holland. Quelle est ton prochain challenge ? Je te Salut mon ami .

[@sunfastx]

16 e for a flexible mount, please tell me where! :)

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Your local windsurf shop... or SVB website soon

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@lejardindekasper]

Salut Hugo, bricolage intéressant pour des petits bateaux comme celui que je rêve de m'offrir (trimaran d'environ 7m). Je retiens ta solution. Merci à toi. Par contre, pour le concours, ça va pas le faire, je ne suis pas sur instagram. A bientôt. Marc

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Tu peux aussi participer sur facebook, retrouve la photo ou je suis avec les panneaux et ou les regles du concours sont expliquées. Tu as jusqu'a ce soir :)

[@johnqpublic2718]

Fvck yeah, le mec!

[@bedes88888]

Salut Hugo, comment fait on pour participer au jeu ??? Pourrais tu traduire la description ?? Merci pour la vidéo c’est top. Bertrand « villa Sainte Marie »

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Ca marche, je traduis ca, mais en gros, il faut aller sur mon compte instagram, chercher @thesailingfrenchman et tout est expliqué dans mon dernier post (la photo ou je pose avec les deux panneaux solaires)

[@bedes88888]

@@TheSailingFrenchman ok parfait merci 🤙🤙

[@thenextwave6014]

What model number for the panels?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Those ones www.svb24.com/en/phaesun-mare-flex-120-solar-module-1190-x-540-x-4-mm-incl-5-m-cable.html