I have an O'Day 25 and I will be installing Shore -power on my boat. The question I have is: Where to install the Marinco Inlet, I am debating putting the inlet in the Cock-pit but I am concerned that it may be in the way when we are in the slip. Does anybody (particulary a Oday 24, 25 or 26 ft Owner) have any opinions on placement of the Inlet?
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I'm not all that familiar with shore power, but I was a lineman 32 years and I'm very familiar with load centers of various voltages. With that said, the only advice that I can give you is to check some boats in marinas and talk to the people who have these boats. Another deciding factor may be the local electric codes in your area. I would talk to a local electrician who has installed 120/240 volt power outlets on boats. Usually the electric code will govern where the outlet can be installed. You should find out if it is permissible for you to install the outlet yourself, and what procedures (inspection by local wiring inspector) if applicable to comply with your own insurance and that of the marina. These are just some things that you may want to check on first. It's possible that the rules and regs on AC boat power outlets may not be as stringent as home owner rules, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. Check out Don Casey's "Safe Shore Power" in his "How To" section for more info. http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/36.htm
Joe
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My $0.02
As you look at the companion door while in the cockpit, left side. It will be out of your way for when you get on or off the boat and will always be in sight when you decide to pull away from the dock so you do not end up ripping the dock apart if you forget it should you install it out of sight of the cockpit.
*Added note - I said left side because my set up is the compass is mounted on the right. Some have instruments installed on the left to so that may not work in that situation.
As you look at the companion door while in the cockpit, left side. It will be out of your way for when you get on or off the boat and will always be in sight when you decide to pull away from the dock so you do not end up ripping the dock apart if you forget it should you install it out of sight of the cockpit.
*Added note - I said left side because my set up is the compass is mounted on the right. Some have instruments installed on the left to so that may not work in that situation.
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That's a good point Dave. Pulling away from the dock with plug connected is probably something that I would do. We had a guy at work that drove off with the gas nozzle in the filler pipe of his truck. He ripped the hose right off the gas pump. After he heard that loud noise, he got out and looked at it and said; "All I can say, is I'm sorry!":cry: You had to be there. :dance:
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