R23 Luggage Rack post spacing for solar panel

Craigmconrad

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Fluid Motion Model
R-23 (Outboard)
Hull Identification Number
FMLT2320H920
Vessel Name
Touch & Go
MMSI Number
338383265
Does anyone know the approximate distance between crossbars on the R23. Looking to mount a 64" long solar panel and would like to know if it will be too big.
 
I mounted these rails fore and aft to the sports rack.
gallery2.php?g2_itemId=70475
Then mounted the solar panel to the T-slot rails. Provided much more flexibility in mounting location and additional stiffness for the solar panel.
More photos of my install in my album here:
gallery2.php?g2_itemId=70468
 
Craigmconrad":2ld8sy5b said:
Does anyone know the approximate distance between crossbars on the R23. Looking to mount a 64" long solar panel and would like to know if it will be too big.

I can measure if you need me to. But wanted to also mention - we put a canvas enclosure on our cockpit and mounted solar panels on top of the enclosure (200W I think).

This leaves our roof rack for other things.
 
scross":3vsqosnz said:
I mounted these rails fore and aft to the sports rack.
gallery2.php?g2_itemId=70475
Then mounted the solar panel to the T-slot rails. Provided much more flexibility in mounting location and additional stiffness for the solar panel.
More photos of my install in my album here:
gallery2.php?g2_itemId=70468

Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated
 
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