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Subject:Re: Re Solar power
From:John Reddick
Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:10:58 -0500

Idling your engine for 20 minutes will charge your battery more than a 500
dollar 75 watt solar panel on a bright, sunny day.  Solar is great but your
alternator is better.  I ran my sailboat for years off 2 75 watt solar
panels.    Gas was expensive and marinas were few and far between.

John
87 Westy SVX