DIY Shore Power Install

[Signaleer]

(Sidenote to the thread topic).

Hey Ed (just saw this and a quick reply)- It was me, seahouse, not sea pup, re: the boom part. Got it. This part is made for the M gooseneck, are you aware whether it is compatible with the X gooseneck? Or not? I have no idea if it is or not, but wanted you to be sure of that before I make and send you one.

Sorry Seahouse... I actually wasn't aware on the X vs. M... I simply don't know my own boat well enough yet to tell between M and X goose neck.

I can take pictures next time at the boat though if that will help!

Ed

[bahama bound]

We've use an extension cord for the last 9 years in docks form Florida to the Maryland. No problems.

Victor

Dude ,you are such a outlaw !!!! Just spent the last ten days re wiring all the 12 volt top to bottom ,added 6 12 volt receptacles,with USB chargers ,ran designated power for macerator pump ,Engel and added a 120 watt flexible solar panel and I planned on running a new 120 volt system ,still might ,my boat came to me with a 30 amp twist lock Marine plug in the stern , and a single receptacle ,but charger is hardwired in be for receptacle.I use a gfi strip with and I have not ever needed any more than that ,my a/c draws 4.5 amps and that's the biggest load ,kept everything else 12 volts including flat screen with DVD .changed all lighting to l.e.d .got super low voltage fans .gas stove and grill !

[vkmaynard]

We've use an extension cord for the last 9 years in docks form Florida to the Maryland. No problems.

Victor

Dude ,you are such a outlaw !!!! Just spent the last ten days re wiring all the 12 volt top to bottom ,added 6 12 volt receptacles,with USB chargers ,ran designated power for macerator pump ,Engel and added a 120 watt flexible solar panel and I planned on running a new 120 volt system ,still might ,my boat came to me with a 30 amp twist lock Marine plug in the stern , and a single receptacle ,but charger is hardwired in be for receptacle.I use a gfi strip with and I have not ever needed any more than that ,my a/c draws 4.5 amps and that's the biggest load ,kept everything else 12 volts including flat screen with DVD .changed all lighting to l.e.d .got super low voltage fans .gas stove and grill !

Your boat is going to sink from all that extra weight!

Very happy with our new shore power for sure. Hot water head shower and stern shower used on every trip since install.

Victor

[Flightfollowing]

Great thread. I thought I would add one more observation concerning the actual shore power plug. Pbase makes a very strong case for the smart plug brand of plugs and cords:

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/inst ... smart_plug