One of th big issues with solar on boats is that for solar to be somewhat efficient you need to have the panels angled toward the sun. Any number...
You need to do the math... If you are up north in the 1000 islands how much power can you really generate? The problem with solar is that the cost...
The only thing I would add is that when installing new duck bills I usually out a bit of liquid soap on the DB flanges and scrape any mineral...