Hi,
I recently purchased a couple of "smartplug" and connector kits and at some point would like to add a galvanic Isolator and an electrical master breaker at the point of entry. i would like to move the connectors to the starboard side of the boat since i would be able to have a much more direct and shorter run to the electrical panel. it would seem to me that if i did that it would provide some assurance of preventing any moisture in addition to the other benefits mentioned above. obviously that will require that i patch the existing holes in the cockpit side but i don't see that as a big deal. wondering if anyone had consider doing something like this or not. I know that the mark II models have the connectors mounted on the transom but i don't believe that would be practical on a mark I. I believe i could construct some type of cover, if you will that would mask the electrical lines and such. Is there any reason to leave the things the way they are?
regards,
Mike Hogan
s/v Ciscocat #226
Mark I XP25, std rig
No - really. I haven't done this upgrade but I know I have seen several on the site. Seems like it's fairly simple and definitely worth shortening the AC wire to the panel. Do a search in the Tech forum for "shore power" and you will see plenty. Some have even used the SmartPlug you have - with pictures. Good luck.
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Harold Baker
S/V Lucky Duck
Duncan Bay Boat Club
Cheboygan Michigan - Lake Huron
1989 C-36 mkI TR/WK M25XP
Harold
thanks for the heads up, i didn't think to search the forums, don't know why. the only difference in what I saw in the pics and what i plan is that I am going to place the plugs in the same relative position that the portside plugs are at. the run will be a bit longer but i want to be able to install a galvanic isolator and thought that by placing them there i would be able to be able to "hide' the hardware a bit eaiser plus they will be a bit more out of the way. I'll post pics once I've complete the project. I'll check on the gauge of the wire as well.
thanks a lot for the info on what to look for, very helpful.
regards,
Mike Hogan
s/v Ciscocat #226
Mark I XP25, std rig