Hi,
I have a grey Hubbell shore power plug on my 375.
I had to replace the power socket end (it melted away when overloaded), and have rewired the end that connects to the boat. But I could not work out how to work the plug (so the plug gripped the power cable). I did not want to force it and break it.
Does anybody know how I can get the internal jaws on the plug to release so I can install the new cable properly?
I will take some pictures to show what I am working with.
Thanks
Simon
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Cat375 - Rock The Boat - Hull 54
Lake Macquarie - NSW - Australia
Simon; I am not quite sure what you are describing. Are you trying to release the molded socket from the power cord or are you trying to release the electric fitting that is attached to the hull/boat ?
If it's the power cable, that will have to be cut off as it is molded to the power cord.
Bill
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
Hi Bill,
I will take some pictures on the weekend.
It is the assemble at the the boat end, that plugs into the socket on the transom for the AC power.
The socket holds the AC cable - and there must be a way to release the existing cable and then grab the new one.
Cheers
Simon
Cat375 - Rock The Boat - Hull 54
Lake Macquarie - NSW - Australia
Why not use this time to update to the new "Smart plug". The system is more secure and the kit comes with everything needed to modify the existing cable.
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Curious. I think most Australian marinas have IP66 outlets (240 volts at 15 amps) which usually requires the need for an IP66 inlet on the boat. Is your boat totally rewired for 240 volts (including an IP66 cable set) or are you using a step-down transformer and retaining your US power grid?
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor
Hi,
Yes, the boat was wired when delivered for 240Volts, with all the associated safety systems.
I have attached a picture of the plug, this may help people identify the setup.
Thanks
Simon
Cat375 - Rock The Boat - Hull 54
Lake Macquarie - NSW - Australia
I'm not sure this is a Hubbell. I don't think it's a molded plug. Best guess are two ways:
The threaded ring might just be a cover. In that case, try gripping the end of the connector that plugs into the socket and then sliding the threaded ring towards the cable. Essentially peeling the ring and cover down the cable. This might expose the actual connector.
The connector might have a set of gripper jaws that only grip when the cable is pulled from one direction. Try removing the three screws on the end of the connector and pulling. This might allow the cable to slide past the gripper jaws.
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor
Simon,
I agree with Nick. It looks like an aftermarket plug I had on an old cable of mine. The three screws hold the plug and cover together. On the inside there is a type of clamp to keep the cable secure.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
My bad. It is a Hubbell assembly. It's called a Seal-Tite boot. The instructions I posted earlier about sliding the cover and locking ring down the cable are correct. You'll then expose the connector which has a clamp that is holding the cable. These clamps are usually held together with two screws. You would loosen the clamp and then remove the three screws on the white end of the connector, thus sliding the contacts out of the connector body.
I've posted a few pictures here.
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor
Thanks Nick,
I will try this on the weekend (its winter here and the daytime temperatures are dropping to 17C - any colder and I will have to think about wearing a jumper when I go sailing).
Cheers
Simon
Cat375 - Rock The Boat - Hull 54
Lake Macquarie - NSW - Australia