Sailboat Solar Arch Key Features
Beautiful with classic lines
Polished 316 stainless steel construction
Precision welded joints
Universal base mount with backing plates (no special base mounts required), mounts to straight, curved, vertical, or angled surface
Universal rail mounts for 1 or 1 1/4-inch stern rail
Attaches directly to existing stern rail and transom fitting most sailboats and cruisers without custom modifications!
Easy Installation
Includes
Two davit arms with welded chain eye end, stainless steel cleat, and harness clip rings
Stern rail mounts with stainless steel reinforcing plates
Universal deck/transom mounting brackets with backing plates
96-inch solar panel frame standard, easily enough for two 400 Watt solar panels. Up to 144 inch width is available
8 solar panel rail mounts (4 per solar panel)
Specifications
Lift Load: 600 lbs. total, 300 lbs. per arm
Construction: heavy-duty, 1.5 and 1.0-inch dia x .120 wall, polished 316 stainless steel tube, continuously welded davit end plates, cleats, and hook eyes
Height: 65.5 inches (not including base mount)
Davit Reach: 35 inches
Rail Connection: 1.0 or 1.25-inch diameter rail, 24 to 37 inches from base mount to connection point
Base Mount: 2 3/4 inch diameter, 3 hole
Lead Time
Please allow 10 to 15 business days
Federal Solar Tax Credit
Yes, sailboats can qualify for the federal solar tax credit if they meet certain requirements.
Eligibility
The boat must be registered in the United States
The boat must have a galley, bunk, and head
The boat must be a “dwelling unit”, which includes houseboats, mobile homes, and RVs
The boat must be a primary or secondary home, or vacation home
The solar system must be purchased with cash or financing that isn’t a lease
Tax credit details
The credit can cover up to 30% of the total system cost
The credit can be claimed retroactively for systems put into service after January 1, 2006
The credit applies to solar panels, wiring, batteries, inverters, charge controllers, parts, and labor
The credit can be claimed for both residential and commercial systems
Additional considerations
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended the tax credit through 2034
For more information https://www.sunpoweredyachts.com/solartax-credits
Contact
If you need help configuring your Solar Arch, please call or text us at (727) 412-1002 or if you need more information go to https://martekdavits.com/information/