Rutland 1200 Windcharger 12V and 24V
Marine Windchargers
Install a Rutland Windcharger and experience the convenience of fully charged batteries. Power that is readily available for lights, navigation equipment, laptops and other electrical appliances. Free and renewable energy from the gentlest breeze can be combined with solar panels for a balanced year round power supply.
About The Rutland 1200 Windcharger
Experience the powerful but quiet operation of the new Tri-namic profile blade. Our latest turbine, the Rutland 1200, is the ideal companion for generating energy on board, read on to find out why it is the most technologically advanced micro wind turbine and controller in its class.
What is the Rutland 1200 suitable for?
- Long Distance Cruising
- Coastal Cruising
- Narrowboats
- Barges
- Electric Boats
Specifications
Cut in Windspeed | 2.5 m/s |
Output Voltages Available (Nominal) | 12V | 24V |
Power / Current Ratings | |
5m/s 10knots | 40W (2.9A) | 40W (1.5A) |
11m/s 21knots | 290W (21.3A) | 290W (10.7A) |
15m/s 29knots | 483W (35.5A) | 483W (17.76A) |
Packed Weight and Dimensions | 11.25kg 900x390x185mm |
Generator Type | Low friction brushless 3 phase alternator with high specification rare earth magnets |
Yaw Rotation | Slipring and brush gear for 360º free rotation |
Governing Devices | Electronic stalling for electrical protection and to prevent over-charging |
Post Fixing Internal/External Diameter | 41mm / 48mm over a minimum of 600mm length to clear blade tips |
Minimum Tower Height | Minimum 2.7m On-Board |
Turbine Diameter | 1200mm |
Turning Radius | 620mm |
Turbine Net Weight | 7.8kg |
Materials
Marlec construct the Rutland wind turbines using a range of modern and traditional high quality materials which are designed to endure in a marine environment. They have innovated in the field by introducing light weight but robust high density nylon and glass reinforced materials that are UV stable alongside marine grade aluminium, stainless steel, sealed for life bearings and other carefully selected and precision worked materials in their UK factory.