It seems to me that I have heard that being in the water around boats connected to shore power is a hazard. Is there any way to test for this so that examining/working/cleaning on the hull or even swimming would be safe? Bruce
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
The ONLY safe course:
Take your boat out and anchor it in a cove. Electrical hazards--which are VERY real--aside, I can't imagine willingly going into the water in ANY marina...yuk!
Take your boat out and anchor it in a cove. Electrical hazards--which are VERY real--aside, I can't imagine willingly going into the water in ANY marina...yuk!
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Anthony Bavuso
Also think of the junk in the water
In addition to the electrical problem, think about all the junk that people may have dropped in waters near and around your slip that you might step on or brush up against while in the water. I will never go in the water near my slip for the electrical hazard and becuase of the possiblity of some sharp junk that someone may have dropped in.
In addition to the electrical problem, think about all the junk that people may have dropped in waters near and around your slip that you might step on or brush up against while in the water. I will never go in the water near my slip for the electrical hazard and becuase of the possiblity of some sharp junk that someone may have dropped in.
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Dakota Jim Russell
Come to SD <grin>
Have to say it . . . we swim, scuba, etc. in the marina clean water as well as fish for Walleye, Northerns, ah it is the life. Needless to say, we all have holding tanks. Course we have only about 20 boats in the marina and the water is kept clean by the flow of water. And if you want the marina to do work on your boat, you're looking at the worker in the mirror when you shave. But there is life on our 200 mile long lake - largest fresh body of water west of the Mississippi . . . . Apologies to those that got sick while reading this <grin>
Have to say it . . . we swim, scuba, etc. in the marina clean water as well as fish for Walleye, Northerns, ah it is the life. Needless to say, we all have holding tanks. Course we have only about 20 boats in the marina and the water is kept clean by the flow of water. And if you want the marina to do work on your boat, you're looking at the worker in the mirror when you shave. But there is life on our 200 mile long lake - largest fresh body of water west of the Mississippi . . . . Apologies to those that got sick while reading this <grin>
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Debra Blatnik
Several Dive Services work in St Pete Marina
If you want the bottom of your boat cleaned, there are several dive services that are in the marinas constantly. Doesn't the water act as a tremendous ground? Touching a metal boat may cause problems. On the other hand.....yuck....
If you want the bottom of your boat cleaned, there are several dive services that are in the marinas constantly. Doesn't the water act as a tremendous ground? Touching a metal boat may cause problems. On the other hand.....yuck....
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Ray Bowles
Dakota Jim, You have us beat by 70 miles, but
we have kokanee, walleye, rainbow, german browns, bass, cod and sturgeon on the upper Columbia behind Grand Coulee. The electricity is no longer a danger anywhere up here in the Northwest, as, it's all been sent to California. But, no, I would not work in the water of many of the marinas in the area lakes because of manmade pollution caused by 100 years of uncontrolled waste disposal. You're right, the current cleans the rivers. Looking at this posting I'm saddened at what a sorry statement this is about our stewardship of our planet. Ray
we have kokanee, walleye, rainbow, german browns, bass, cod and sturgeon on the upper Columbia behind Grand Coulee. The electricity is no longer a danger anywhere up here in the Northwest, as, it's all been sent to California. But, no, I would not work in the water of many of the marinas in the area lakes because of manmade pollution caused by 100 years of uncontrolled waste disposal. You're right, the current cleans the rivers. Looking at this posting I'm saddened at what a sorry statement this is about our stewardship of our planet. Ray
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Sam Lust
Big Lake Sounds great Jim,
and I'm jealous on that count, but I'd bet the 2 week long sailing season up there in the wild north puts a crimp in your style!
and I'm jealous on that count, but I'd bet the 2 week long sailing season up there in the wild north puts a crimp in your style!
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Bruce
Ecology aside . . . .
OK, I understand the possible pollution and other ecology problems, but my question was really only about the electrical danger. I am at a small private dock with a clean environment and could probably temporarily disconnect the other boats in the immediate area if necessary. My personal interest is only in cleaning and inspecting my underwater hull, but there are children who swim nearby as well. My situation aside, there are probably others in clean marinas who would like to know of electrical dangers, how far from other boats this danger exists, etc. Is there any test device that can be used to check for stray current in the water? Thanks, Bruce
OK, I understand the possible pollution and other ecology problems, but my question was really only about the electrical danger. I am at a small private dock with a clean environment and could probably temporarily disconnect the other boats in the immediate area if necessary. My personal interest is only in cleaning and inspecting my underwater hull, but there are children who swim nearby as well. My situation aside, there are probably others in clean marinas who would like to know of electrical dangers, how far from other boats this danger exists, etc. Is there any test device that can be used to check for stray current in the water? Thanks, Bruce
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Dakota Jim Russell
Now Sam, it is at least 3 weeks. <grin>
Aw come on, we're only 5 Degrees 30 minutes north of you <grin>. Course we have sun light until 9:30 p.m. on June 21st and twilight until 10 p.m. But don't ask about December 21st. We've had our boat in the water as early as April 1st, and out as late as October 1st. But in truth, Memorial to Labor is the best of the season. Envy those some times that can wander down the coast without crossing 4 dams without locks <grin> Jim
Aw come on, we're only 5 Degrees 30 minutes north of you <grin>. Course we have sun light until 9:30 p.m. on June 21st and twilight until 10 p.m. But don't ask about December 21st. We've had our boat in the water as early as April 1st, and out as late as October 1st. But in truth, Memorial to Labor is the best of the season. Envy those some times that can wander down the coast without crossing 4 dams without locks <grin> Jim
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