Stern Arch | Solar panel mounting system

The NOA Stern Arch fulfils the never-ending demand for high-power solar panels and offers the smartest and most efficient way to position your solar panels.

Feel the freedom of anchoring without having to return to shore solely to charge your batteries. Become an independent, self-sufficient, green sailor, producing your own free solar power. Place up to 2x200W of solar panels right where they belong: out of the way, high up and with full exposure to the sun.

The NOA Stern Arch is installed onto the existing pushpit and spans across your entire stern. The lightweight aluminium construction adds no unnecessary weight to the stern, ensuring your boat’s natural balance and handling remain unaffected.

Solar panels placed at the rear of your cockpit do not only produce power; they provide that little bit of extra shade at the same time, protecting you from harmful rays and acting as a small bimini. Installation could not be simpler: no drilling, no screws, just the unique, smart NOA fittings gripping onto the pushpit. A clever design with diagonal struts ensures maximum sturdiness. And if you wish to remove it during a race or for winter storage, the entire NOA Stern Arch can be lifted off and reinstalled within minutes.

The NOA Stern Arch features a robust 30 mm tube construction. This enhanced structure, combined with a horizontal center brace, provides a maximum width capability of up to 3.6 metres. The package includes two tubes, each measuring 1800 mm, which can be trimmed to fit your desired dimensions. Assembly of the tubes is straightforward, using the included locking sleeves to ensure a sturdy and reliable setup.

Made of strong, corrosion-resistant anodized aluminium, it blends in seamlessly with your other equipment made of the same material—such as your mast, boom, and vang—not to forget all the other smart NOA deck equipment fitted on your boat.

Note

• The product is primarily designed for coastal and inshore sailing.
• Solar panels and solar panel mounts are not included.
• The recommended maximum weight for solar panels and other equipment is 25 kg.

Important
To ensure a correct and safe installation of your Stern Arch, it is of utmost importance to verify the dimensions of the pushpit. The minimum required distance of straight, unobstructed horizontal tubing for mounting the Stern Arch’s side brackets on the pushpit is 400 mm. If the pushpit has a clearance of less than 400 mm, the product is not recommended for installation, as it may affect both stability and safety. See mounting instructions for further explanation.