There's a reason solar panels are a specific size, says John Bland, managing director of TecSew Ltd., a boat cover maker in Lee-onSolent, England, which installed these panels. They're built to match the wattage boat owner needs, says Bland. Photo: TecSew Ltd. Solar System A llerton Harbor Canvas LLC uses a system of hook and loop with flaps to attach solar panels. "We attach hook and loop to the panel and both sides of the flap, and it allows a full seal all around, covering the sharp edges of the panel," says owner Jay Hanks. Allerton then sews on pockets to route the wiring. Photos: Allerton Harbor Canvas LLC. 24 Marine Fabricator | July/August 2019