RE: Shore Power Connection
Bob:  On my '84 25.5 the shore connection is on the inside of the port-side cockpit coaming, all the way forward near the cabin bulkhead.  The breaker is located in the companionway bulkhead right next to the DC electric panel.  This makes for a very short, direct cable run to the breaker.  The only drawback I've found is that when plugged in you can't stretch out on the cockpit seat with your back up against the cabin.