FELIX – the picture at Squid Lips being used for my boat cardsBuilding the new framework for 500W of solar panelsFinished framework for the solar panelsSolar panel installation begins All solar panels mounted. 100W each on the outside, charging the starting batteries. The two inner 150W panels charge the 200 Amp Hour Li-Ion battery bank which runs the 24/7 refrigeration onboard.The 200 Amp Hour Li-Ion battery bank with its own solar controllerThe battery bank and the Coleman electric cooler it runs 24/7 for refrigeration onboard The solar controllers for the starting batteriesFiberglass repair work that has been needed for years on Felix to stop some water leaks – finally getting doneSafety equipment (fire extinguishers, boat hooks and rear anchors) mounted for the tripAll of this was removed from the open compartment which will become my sleeping quarters for the trip. I had actually removed many more life jackets prior to this picture.This will be my sleeping quarters – lots of work before it will be ready. Mom is cleaning and painting this area as my Xmas present this year 🙂 I will be installing a new plywood platform for the bivy tent I will be sleeping in each night. More pictures to come when the platform and tent are in…Getting much cleaner…My Mom at work – thanks Mom!!!
