RE: [bolger] 11 volt power on board

Thanks, David. I'll check the West catalouge.
--- David Romasco <dromasco@...> wrote:

> Sam, you can go at this two ways at the dock end: a
> plug adapter that
> will go from a male 30 amp 120VAC twist-lock end to
> a female 3-prong
> household-style outlet (West p/n 203901), or the
> pigtail equivalent of
> the same thing. Tape the adapter/pigtail to your
> extension cord (use a
> 12-gauge cord, please) so it won't fall or be pulled
> out accidentally.
> West Marine or BoatUS both have these things, as
> would any marine store.
> The 30A/120VAC fitting is pretty standard at US
> marinas. Seems like the
> lowest-stress approach. Expect to pay $40 or so for
> the adapter.
>
> David Romasco
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sam Glasscock
> [mailto:glasscocklanding@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 12:06 PM
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [bolger] 11 volt power on board
>
>
> Sounds like a good idea to me, Jeff. Do you know
> what
> kind of cord will fit in most marinas? I know there
> are differant fits for differant amp ratings.
> Sam
> --- Jeff Blunck <boatbuilding@...>
> wrote:
> > I'm thinking of going simple on the Wyo. I figure
> > that I'll purchase a good 110V charger for the
> > battery banks. That way, if at a marina, just
> plug
> > in the charger to keep the batteries topped off
> and
> > run the boat on 12v throughout. They make 12v
> > Microwaves, TVs, Coffee pots, hair driers, etc.
> > Just have to limit their use like anything else
> when
> > not on shore power.
> >
> > Maybe it doesn't work well that way but so far I
> > can't see a down side yet. I'll need the charger
> > anyway. Even in an emergency or out anchored a
> long
> > time, I can crank up an emergency generator and
> > charge the batteries. I dislike the thought of it
> > running for 4 or 5 hours but hey, needs to be done
> > if you want lights.
> >
> > All I'd need then is a good extension cord to plug
> > into the dock outlet, maybe an isolation
> transformer
> > to protect the charger.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Sam Glasscock
> > To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:20 AM
> > Subject: [bolger] 11 volt power on board
> >
> >
> > I am currently wiring my Topaz for 12 volt
> > lights, etc. While I don't intend to rely on
> > shore
> > power, it occurs to me that I might occasionally
> > find
> > myself paying for a marina berth which includes
> > 110
> > volt access. At such times, it would be nice to
> > be
> > able to burn a 11 volt cabin light (without
> > worrying
> > about battery drain), and perhaps a small heater
> > or
> > fan. I have some experience with household
> > wiring,
> > and of course DC systems, but have no experience
> > with
> > A/C on the water (other than a generalized
> fear.)
> > Does anyone have experience with wiring for
> shore
> > power? If I only want one outlet, can I
> > buy/fabricate
> > a simple cord that won't require any permanent
> > wiring
> > on board? What is the most common system
> > available at
> > marinas, 15 amp? 30? Any help would be
> > appreciated.
> > The simpler I can keep things, the better.
> >
> > Thanks, Sam
> >
> >
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Sam, you can go at this two ways at the dock end: a plug adapter that
will go from a male 30 amp 120VAC twist-lock end to a female 3-prong
household-style outlet (West p/n 203901), or the pigtail equivalent of
the same thing. Tape the adapter/pigtail to your extension cord (use a
12-gauge cord, please) so it won't fall or be pulled out accidentally.
West Marine or BoatUS both have these things, as would any marine store.
The 30A/120VAC fitting is pretty standard at US marinas. Seems like the
lowest-stress approach. Expect to pay $40 or so for the adapter.

David Romasco

-----Original Message-----
From: Sam Glasscock [mailto:glasscocklanding@...]
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 12:06 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [bolger] 11 volt power on board

Sounds like a good idea to me, Jeff. Do you know what
kind of cord will fit in most marinas? I know there
are differant fits for differant amp ratings.
Sam
--- Jeff Blunck <boatbuilding@...> wrote:

> I'm thinking of going simple on the Wyo. I figure
> that I'll purchase a good 110V charger for the
> battery banks. That way, if at a marina, just plug
> in the charger to keep the batteries topped off and
> run the boat on 12v throughout. They make 12v
> Microwaves, TVs, Coffee pots, hair driers, etc.
> Just have to limit their use like anything else when
> not on shore power.
>
> Maybe it doesn't work well that way but so far I
> can't see a down side yet. I'll need the charger
> anyway. Even in an emergency or out anchored a long
> time, I can crank up an emergency generator and
> charge the batteries. I dislike the thought of it
> running for 4 or 5 hours but hey, needs to be done
> if you want lights.
>
> All I'd need then is a good extension cord to plug
> into the dock outlet, maybe an isolation transformer
> to protect the charger.
>
> Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sam Glasscock
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:20 AM
> Subject: [bolger] 11 volt power on board
>
>
> I am currently wiring my Topaz for 12 volt
> lights, etc. While I don't intend to rely on
> shore
> power, it occurs to me that I might occasionally
> find
> myself paying for a marina berth which includes
> 110
> volt access. At such times, it would be nice to
> be
> able to burn a 11 volt cabin light (without
> worrying
> about battery drain), and perhaps a small heater
> or
> fan. I have some experience with household
> wiring,
> and of course DC systems, but have no experience
> with
> A/C on the water (other than a generalized fear.)
> Does anyone have experience with wiring for shore
> power? If I only want one outlet, can I
> buy/fabricate
> a simple cord that won't require any permanent
> wiring
> on board? What is the most common system
> available at
> marinas, 15 amp? 30? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> The simpler I can keep things, the better.
>
> Thanks, Sam
>
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Sorry, no experience on this one as far as what is common.

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Sam Glasscock
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [bolger] 11 volt power on board

Sounds like a good idea to me, Jeff. Do you know what
kind of cord will fit in most marinas? I know there
are differant fits for differant amp ratings.
Sam

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Sounds like a good idea to me, Jeff. Do you know what
kind of cord will fit in most marinas? I know there
are differant fits for differant amp ratings.
Sam
--- Jeff Blunck <boatbuilding@...> wrote:

> I'm thinking of going simple on the Wyo. I figure
> that I'll purchase a good 110V charger for the
> battery banks. That way, if at a marina, just plug
> in the charger to keep the batteries topped off and
> run the boat on 12v throughout. They make 12v
> Microwaves, TVs, Coffee pots, hair driers, etc.
> Just have to limit their use like anything else when
> not on shore power.
>
> Maybe it doesn't work well that way but so far I
> can't see a down side yet. I'll need the charger
> anyway. Even in an emergency or out anchored a long
> time, I can crank up an emergency generator and
> charge the batteries. I dislike the thought of it
> running for 4 or 5 hours but hey, needs to be done
> if you want lights.
>
> All I'd need then is a good extension cord to plug
> into the dock outlet, maybe an isolation transformer
> to protect the charger.
>
> Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sam Glasscock
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:20 AM
> Subject: [bolger] 11 volt power on board
>
>
> I am currently wiring my Topaz for 12 volt
> lights, etc. While I don't intend to rely on
> shore
> power, it occurs to me that I might occasionally
> find
> myself paying for a marina berth which includes
> 110
> volt access. At such times, it would be nice to
> be
> able to burn a 11 volt cabin light (without
> worrying
> about battery drain), and perhaps a small heater
> or
> fan. I have some experience with household
> wiring,
> and of course DC systems, but have no experience
> with
> A/C on the water (other than a generalized fear.)
> Does anyone have experience with wiring for shore
> power? If I only want one outlet, can I
> buy/fabricate
> a simple cord that won't require any permanent
> wiring
> on board? What is the most common system
> available at
> marinas, 15 amp? 30? Any help would be
> appreciated.
> The simpler I can keep things, the better.
>
> Thanks, Sam
>
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I'm thinking of going simple on the Wyo. I figure that I'll purchase a good 110V charger for the battery banks. That way, if at a marina, just plug in the charger to keep the batteries topped off and run the boat on 12v throughout. They make 12v Microwaves, TVs, Coffee pots, hair driers, etc. Just have to limit their use like anything else when not on shore power.

Maybe it doesn't work well that way but so far I can't see a down side yet. I'll need the charger anyway. Even in an emergency or out anchored a long time, I can crank up an emergency generator and charge the batteries. I dislike the thought of it running for 4 or 5 hours but hey, needs to be done if you want lights.

All I'd need then is a good extension cord to plug into the dock outlet, maybe an isolation transformer to protect the charger.

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: Sam Glasscock
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:20 AM
Subject: [bolger] 11 volt power on board

I am currently wiring my Topaz for 12 volt
lights, etc. While I don't intend to rely on shore
power, it occurs to me that I might occasionally find
myself paying for a marina berth which includes 110
volt access. At such times, it would be nice to be
able to burn a 11 volt cabin light (without worrying
about battery drain), and perhaps a small heater or
fan. I have some experience with household wiring,
and of course DC systems, but have no experience with
A/C on the water (other than a generalized fear.)
Does anyone have experience with wiring for shore
power? If I only want one outlet, can I buy/fabricate
a simple cord that won't require any permanent wiring
on board? What is the most common system available at
marinas, 15 amp? 30? Any help would be appreciated.
The simpler I can keep things, the better.

Thanks, Sam

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I am currently wiring my Topaz for 12 volt
lights, etc. While I don't intend to rely on shore
power, it occurs to me that I might occasionally find
myself paying for a marina berth which includes 110
volt access. At such times, it would be nice to be
able to burn a 11 volt cabin light (without worrying
about battery drain), and perhaps a small heater or
fan. I have some experience with household wiring,
and of course DC systems, but have no experience with
A/C on the water (other than a generalized fear.)
Does anyone have experience with wiring for shore
power? If I only want one outlet, can I buy/fabricate
a simple cord that won't require any permanent wiring
on board? What is the most common system available at
marinas, 15 amp? 30? Any help would be appreciated.
The simpler I can keep things, the better.

Thanks, Sam

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Thanks. Yes, it will be interesting, but I don't expect too much
change because the bow was well out of the water before, and the
bottom of the extended stem higher again. There will not be much
extra floatation below waterline level. I expect the new forward keel
line to be 2-3 inches below water. If necessary some inside lead
ballast can be located to bring it right.
DonB

--- In bolger@y..., "captreed2000" <captreed@a...> wrote:
>
> > I have completed the round bow modification to my
Micro/Navigator.
>
> Hi Don,
>
> It looks like you did a good job on your bow modification. I'm
> curious where the waterline will fall. Please let us know how it
> works in the water.
>
> Reed

> I have completed the round bow modification to my Micro/Navigator.

Hi Don,

It looks like you did a good job on your bow modification. I'm
curious where the waterline will fall. Please let us know how it
works in the water.

Reed

I have completed the round bow modification to my Micro/Navigator.
The prime reason was to stop the damage from pounding and wave slap
noise on a mooring, and I think this will be achieved. Also, when
smacked, the bottom sounds more like a Rolls Royce door closing than
the former kettle-drum!

The pics are in the Photos section #6 Micro to........

DonB