I have my panels and controller. My 400 Watt system is 4 100W panels and a 40A MPPT controller. I am going to have to run 2 on one side of the aft hardtop and 2 on the other side with a space in between for expansion if needed. I have the plastic corner mounts that stick on with Silkaflex(?) as the panels are also glued to them with the same. NOW, I have read a LOT about how to do this.....Series? Parallel? I was going to hook each side up in series hence having 2 24V banks, then connecting together with the connectors to form the one lead to the controller. From what I gather, if one set is shaded the other will set will perform. Where would you put the controller? I was going to place it in the salon, then make the run to the house batteries to charge. I could always send power to house and start bank by selecting “Both” on the selector switch. Is that too far away from the panels? Also, I was thinking of a small disconnect switch at the run to the batteries in case I wanted to shut off the system. Thoughts? Experience?