Ron, I like your 2 cents.
Were you helping my description of possible proceedure?
Perhaps I was unclear.
“Step one... With boat AC power shut off and all generators or inverters in the off position, connect the power cord to the shore power stand. Connect the power cord to the boat outlet.“
In this first step all power is in an off position. So no risk of putting electrical energy in any water. Granted I typed the steps in a sequence that might cause an individual to get on and off the boat twice. for most of us (me certainly, i can use the exercise. And sometimes i find myself getting on and off the boat more than once). This will change as you develop your own sequence. The important fact is that while plugging in the cord All power is off.
Step two
Turn the shore power at the stand on. Go inside your boat and turn the master AC breaker to on. Check that the AC power polarity light is green.
Once the plugs are secure I suggest you power up the cords. The final act is to energize the boat AC circuits from inside the boat.
Hope that provides clarity. Sorry if I mistyped.