Adding structural support to solar panels on a Bimini frame after initial install
When new solar panels were installed on Meria's Bimini frame, the priority was getting them mounted and generating power. Additional structural support to make the whole setup more secure was left as a follow-up task. The reasoning was sound: a Bimini-mounted solar array experiences significant movement and force while sailing, so a more thorough job was always the plan. During a stretch of downtime, the project was finally completed properly.
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