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DIY Retractable Solar Panels on Speed Rail Arch

Mar 5, 2026

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DIY Retractable Solar Panels on Speed Rail Arch – Cape Dory 30 Refit Part 4.To maximize solar power in the restricted space on this 30-foot Cape Dory cutter (with electric propulsion), we designed this no-weld/no-bend method for a DIY retractable solar array arch built from Speed Rail fittings, aluminum pipe, and heavy-duty stainless-steel drawer slides.…