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Solar Arch: Added Equipment Benefits

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Since we were putting a monstrosity on the back of our boat we decided to add a few more upgrades.  We added several new pieces of equipment and moved other equipment on to the arch rails.

  • Nemesis Gauge
  • (2) Security Cameras
  • Courtesy (Deck) Light
  • Navigation Stern Light
  • Starlink
  • IridiumGo Antennae
  • Fishing Rod Holders

Most of the items can easily be accessed by climbing the rails on the side of the arch.  

However, Matt had to use a scissor lift to reach the center of the arch.  The center is 8 meters off the ground.

The center of the arch is the entry point for the solar panels, 2 lights, and Nemesis wires.  Once the cables were wired we installed the equipment.

We had a friend come over to assist and learn how to wire the solar panels.  

Matt was on the scissor lift while Mick was in the engine room.

Nemesis Navigation Gauge

For years we have wanted a forward facing gauge in the cockpit.  However, it has always been one of those “nice to have” things.  

We often sit in the cockpit facing aft (behind the boat) when we are not at the helm.  It is shaded and comfortable.  However, from this position you cannot see any of the gauges.  You have to turn around and lean forward.  Not terrible, but not convenient.

Now that we have the new arch we have a place to mount a new gauge.  Matt selected the 9″ B&G Nemesis which can be mounted vertical or horizontal.

Matthew Duckett (Cleigh Ltd) purchased the Nemesis from Navico for about $1400 which is a huge savings!

Matt had pre-installed the Nemesis to the stainless frame as it required very, very small screws, washers, and bolts.  Unfortunately, we realized it was upside down after it was installed!  

We disconnected the panel, took the entire unit off, turned it right side up and reinstalled everything.  

Security Cameras

We purchased (2) Reolink outdoor surveillance cameras that have motion detection, night vision and two way talk mode.

Purchased from Amazon for $129 USD each.  

These cameras are in addition to the security camera we have in the cockpit.  We are well protected.

Aft Lights 

Courtesy Deck Light (NARVA LED Blue /White Deck Light – Black 72443B) was purchased at All Marine for $87. 

The cool feature about this courtesy light is that it can either be white or blue.

We also moved our stern navigation light to the back of the arch.

Existing Equipment

We moved several pieces of equipment that were located on the stern of the boat to the arch. 

Matt moved Starlink from the port dinghy davit to the port side of the arch. 

The IridiumGo antennae was located at the starboard helm and frankly in the way.

And just because we could, we added a few more fishing rod holders.

Our blog posts run 6-8 weeks behind actual live events.  

We installed the above equipment in January 2026.

Of course the main purpose of the arch is to hold our 4 new solar panels.  You can read about these new panels in “Power Up: New Solar Panels” blog post.