I can't find where my power cord connects to the boat

[howdoo]

Regal Commodore 2665 (2009). Tropical Storm Debby did a number on my shore power cord. Chewed it up pretty badly. It needs to be replaced.
But when I open the stern compartment (where it goes), the power cord is inserted into a quarter size hole, and then disappears.
I thought I was going to find a plug on both ends...but I cannot locate the power inlet receptacle.
Thoughts?

 

[Refueler]

First thoughts ? Fit a plug and socket on the boat .... if there is enough good cable at boat end ... fit the socket and then sort the cable to shore.

Seems a silly idea not to have socket ...

But Boat designers have been known to design worse !!

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Regal Commodore 2665 (2009). Tropical Storm Debby did a number on my shore power cord. Chewed it up pretty badly. It needs to be replaced.
But when I open the stern compartment (where it goes), the power cord is inserted into a quarter size hole, and then disappears.
I thought I was going to find a plug on both ends...but I cannot locate the power inlet receptacle.
Thoughts?

Maybe it is permanently wired into your shore power system on the boat. If so do what refueler suggests. Start at the shore power distribution box, or what ever you have and trace cable back Good luck.

 

[Metalicmike]

Sounds like you have plenty of cable to fit a surface mount socket in the stern quarter as suggested by Refueler.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Sounds like you have plenty of cable to fit a surface mount socket in the stern quarter as suggested by Refueler.

Fitting a surface socket needs to be in a protected location, protested from any sea spray

 

[VicS]

now would be a good time to consider the need for a " galvanic isolator" and to fit one if needed and not already fitted.

 

[Refueler]

Fitting a surface socket needs to be in a protected location, protested from any sea spray

mmmmmm I agree - but go round the Mobo's and see where many have them .... purely relying on the cover flap.

I'm in the process of fitting a 'blue' camping socket to my 38 and also my MoBo .... both lacking in such simple item.

My 38 has a domestic EU socket in the transom locker .... my MoBo has no 240v at all ... so its trailing socket just to power the two battery chargers ...

The 38 is simple - mount it in cockpit near to throttle so its not forgotten when leaving mooring.

The MoBo - like many has a tonneau cover that makes same not so easy. My trailing lead already has 'bit marks' from the frame ... As with many MoBo's - it looks like it will be a transom exterior socket .......

 

[Humblebee]

This is the kind of thing I have on my boat, seems reasonably well protected from rain and spray when not in use.

230V Mains Hook Up Inlet Socket Caravan Motorhome VW Camper Flush Fitting White 5060070211145 | eBay

 

[Bodach na mara]

The terminal in post 8 is popular but I have seen complaints that the cover is flimsy, made from brittle plastic and is prone to breaking off after a disappointingly short time.

 

[Refueler]

I prefer the static ones with just a push on cap ... if I lose the cap - I just 3D print a new one.

The fancy hinged / behind flap sockets - if flap breaks - what do you do ? You use a cap like mine !!

 

[Refueler]

This ones not bad ....

GADLANE 240V 16A White Mains Flush Fit Socket Caravan Camping Splashproof RV's | eBay

But this is what I use - no need for cutting big holes ... just a small hole for cable ...

32A 240V Angled Surface Mount Socket 2P+E IP44 Weatherproof, Industrial, Camping | eBay

 

[rogerthebodger]

This is the one I used with covering flap to keep any spray out

caravan mains blue connector - Bing

 

[srm]

The external power socket on my boat melted. Fortunately, no other damage was caused. I now have a socket on a short lead from the AC board inside a locker. The external lead is then taken out through a groove under the hatch so no longer any risk of salt in the connections. Before leaving the berth the lead is disconnected from the marina socket and stowed in the locker.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

Regal Commodore 2665 (2009). Tropical Storm Debby did a number on my shore power cord. Chewed it up pretty badly. It needs to be replaced.
But when I open the stern compartment (where it goes), the power cord is inserted into a quarter size hole, and then disappears.
I thought I was going to find a plug on both ends...but I cannot locate the power inlet receptacle.
Thoughts?

Incredible! It can’t be that difficult to trace. Do you have domestic 110/240 sockets on the boat, or a shore powered battery charger, or a consumer unit with breakers to distribute circuits? If so, trace backwards.

Don’t buy this type, it is a pice of shit design and responsible for boat fires.

Marino Shore Power Sockets, Plugs Products

Marine How Too “Hall of Fail” demonstrates the point being made.

Hall of FAIL - Marine How To. Scroll all the way through to “Shore Power Burn”.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

That Marinco connector is the devil’s work.

 

[srm]

That Marinco connector is the devil’s work.

Not sure, but looks similar to the one that melted on my boat.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

There are generally two types, the Marinco one and the 16A or 32A commando. In Europe anyway. The OP may be in the US, no idea what’s normal there.

 

[Bodach na mara]

The word "socket" in both of the links in post#11 from Refueller worries me. The upper one is actually a surface-mounted plug as we can tell by the visible pins. The second one has only one view which doesn't show whether it has pins or whether it is really a socket with holes for the pins to enter. When installing a terminal for receiving shore power it MUST be a plug, which will accept the flying socket on the end of the cable.

 

[RunAgroundHard]

Marinco is used widely in the USA.

The Marinco plug and socket work, but the design is not robust for the slight twist required to lock the plug into the socket. The fit is not tight and as such, coupled with easily broken wires inside, can run hot, with many examples of scorched pins and melted plastic insulation. It is the equivalent of the RCD requirement for seacocks to only last 5 years and as such, non DZR seacocks ball valves were fitted. There are better designs that are more robust.

 

[Refueler]

The word "socket" in both of the links in post#11 from Refueller worries me. The upper one is actually a surface-mounted plug as we can tell by the visible pins. The second one has only one view which doesn't show whether it has pins or whether it is really a socket with holes for the pins to enter. When installing a terminal for receiving shore power it MUST be a plug, which will accept the flying socket on the end of the cable.

The item fitted to the boat should have PINS ready to engage in the HOLES of the trailing lead plug. Simple really ......

If the trailing lead has PINS both ends - watch out - you can have a nasty shock .... possibly fatal. The cable should have male one end and female other. The male plugs into shore ... female plugs into boat.

In my post #11 ... the first is CORRECT

The second is wrong - but the correct male PIN socket is same design ... this is what I use :