Hello Listers, For my charging needs, I have a attache style fold open solar panel, 30 watts, with built in regulator that I purchased from Goal Zero. When at anchor or in a slip, I simply open it directing it toward best sunlight, and plug it into my DC jack in the cockpit. I'm using a 33ah AGM battery. I've been following the galley thread as well. I have the stock galley sink and small counter surface to the right of it. (boat is a 1976) I still have the stock water tank and whale faucet. When I got my M17, I played around with the system, flushed the water tank, and operated the little hand pump. It all worked as it should. I drained the water tank, added a bit of bleach, and have never used it again. I pour water out of gallon jugs most of the time, and will use lake water in the cockpit for washing and dishes. The sink makes a nice holder for small items, coffee cup, and a beer mug. For cooking I use the Jet Boil gear either in the small galley or in the cockpit. Works for me. Mr. Bones ____________________________________________________________ Citi® Double Cash Card Earn Cash Back Twice on Purchases Earn 1% When You Buy, 1% As You Pay http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/56cf0f531a1f2f52024dst03vuc