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Jack Spencer

I'm considering installing shorepower on my "79 23. I am tired of running 1 or 2 extension cords thru the hatch. Is this something I could do myself or should I seek professional help.
 
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Bob

Solar Panel

Many options - simple installation and you will still be electrically isolated from shore.
 
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Tom Ehmke

Unless you have lots of $$$

do it yourself. You have a long winter ahead to read and study. There are lots of good books on marine wiring available,and there are free pamphlets at the big WET box stores. After you have studied it well, wander through the big WET box stores and shop for the panel, tinned wiring and on-board shore power outlet. You can get the devices, rough boxes, etc. at one of the big DRY box stores. When I installed the panel in my boat, the folks at WM and BoatUS were very helpful, especially since I did all my planning and purchasing when it was cold, damp and wintery outside and very quiet inside the big WET box stores. The associates were available to chat and there was always someone there who could talk sensibly about on-board electrics. Good luck, Tom
 
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Mark

Hello Jack, Your question is something I've been contemplating too for my 1972 Oday 23 too. However, after much thought, I felt it would be easier to integrate a solar panel charging system rather than a shorepower one. Mainly for the following reasons: 1) Sensibility - I don't want to be sitting at hte dock alot, I'd much rather be out sailing. Shorepower is alot of expense just to have the luxury of charging my batteries when docked. A solar panel can do that for me anywhere, anytime. 2) Expense - enough said on that. 3) seems simple to install too. Yes, there are some drawbacks with solar panels, but it sure beats having a cord tied from my boat to the dock like a newborn to it's mother. Best Regards, Mark Reiland 1972 Oday 23 s/c Cattivo I Green Bay, Wisconsin
 
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