Shore Power

[Tireless]

Okay, it is now the end of January and the temp where I live is currently -6 below Celsius. Unlike our friends to the south, my boat is frozen and surrounded by snow. This is the time of year that we sit and identify new projects that await us in the hope that spring and splash day are soon to be a reality.

I just returned from Sunny Isles, Florida, where we hung out with a buddy who has unlimited access to a brand new 60 foot Azimut. Had a great time and it was nice to warm the soul with 25 degree Celsius temps.

On this boat they had a shore power cable that automatically delivered/gathered with the flick of a switch. I know I have seen them numerous times in my travels, but I have never used one till now. My current boat does not have one and I have been considering changing that.

If you have one, could you please advise me of the brand name and your views on its use. Is it a must have or a nice to have in your opinion.

Secondly, are the any Carver 444/44 Cockpit owners out there that have one. If so, where is it installed and did it come with the boat, or is it an aftermarket device. I would assume it would go where the shore power receptacle is currently, but not sure. Maybe not enough room or no access there.

Thanks in advance,

Greg

[Midnightsun]

They are pretty cool but do need lots of room to install and they do not come cheap. https://www.glendinningprods.com/products/cablemaster/

[buster53]

My brother has one on his Meridian. It is nice, but as said above, not cheap and I would guess, be a difficult after market install.
One down side...what happens and your batteries die...you're screwed as you have no power to get the power cord out to plug in and recharge your batteries.

[Viper]

Source of the post.... One down side...what happens and your batteries die....

You start your genny and turn on the charger.

The Cablemaster by Glendinning is the way to go but as mentioned, it is pricey and does occupy quite a bit of space. It's a nice option though and they're pretty reliable.

[buster53]

Source of the post

Source of the post.... One down side...what happens and your batteries die....

You start your genny and turn on the charger.

The Cablemaster by Glendinning is the way to go but as mentioned, it is pricey and does occupy quite a bit of space. It's a nice option though and they're pretty reliable.

And if the genny doesn't work, hook up a portable charger.
My point...just another system that can and will break down and as usual, when it does happen, it happens at the worst possible time.

[Tireless]

Source of the post They are pretty cool but do need lots of room to install and they do not come cheap. https://www.glendinningprods.com/products/cablemaster/

I was in contact with Glendinning and had a look at their web site. I figure by the time I am done with the model I want, remote, exchange and incidentals I will be into $3000.00 CDN. They were very helpful and assisted me with where it could go.

The big question is, at $3000.00 v.s. me picking up and rolling the cable and convincing the Admiral that it is something we need. A friend told me to make it the Admirals job to look after the cables and she will agree with the purchase.

I am thinking there is a lot I can do to the boat this spring with $3000.00. Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

Thanks for the input.

Greg

[Cooler]

Here is my 2 cents. If I was in FL, or somewhere the actual boating season lasts more than 4 months, and I had 50+ amp cables, I would do it. My cables are 30 amp, so not that bad to deal with. Alternative, that TeakTech flooring really dresses up a bridge, cockpit, and platform. Your friend was probably right. Truth be told, if I assigned the cable job to the Admiral, I would have to be more concerned with the potential effects of the concussion. er

[buster53]

$3000.... break that down to number of dollars for each time used over the time you plan to own the boat. Yes, there are people who use their boat a lot and it might make sense, but for most boat owners, it would end up costing at least $100 or more each time used

[Midnightsun]

In my case the only time I pull out the cord is if I am at a transient dock. Reason being is I have a permanent cord at my dock so I simply unplug, leave for the day a replug when I come back. No fiddling with cords. I do have a second cord on board which is strictly for travelling, same goes for the water line. Heck I even have 4 permanent fenders attached to the dock so I do not have to play with those either coming or going. Boating is supposed to be a time for relaxation so I made our situation as easy as possible.

[ColRon]

Hans, I’ve always heard, “great minds think alike.” I, too, have a power cord for traveling and one stays at my permanent slip. same again here on the shore water line. I even do the bumper thing like you.