Many used cruising sailboats on the market will have a couple of solar panels, a wind turbine, or possibly both. But are they working? And just as importantly, are they installed safely? Recently, I outlined a DIY inspection of the electrical systems (see “DIY Electrical System Survey and Inspection,” PS February 2023). In this report, we’ll cover what to look for when inspecting solar power and wind turbine systems on a used boat you are planning to buy or already own.
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