Inherited a boat - which is shorting electrics onsite

[vyv_cox]

Ref "whole marina electrics shut down " and assertions that it is unlikely to happen.

It might not be common, but i've certainly seen it happen. Faults that cause an RCD to trip can have slightly random results, i've seen them trip something that shuts down a whole section of big marinas, could easily shut down an entire small one, whilst the RCD on the boat and on the pontoon connection have not tripped.

I'd suggest this particular issue is best left to someone qualified.

I agree. I bought a small motorsailer and had it delivered to Milford Haven. On first connecting it to the mains it blew a big locked fuse box nearby. I had to get an electrician from the yard to reset the breaker that fed the whole yard. He told me that this also fed the leading lights into the port, which were also now out!

Investigation found that the previous owner had disconnected and removed mains sockets and simply twisted the bare wires together

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

Ref "whole marina electrics shut down " and assertions that it is unlikely to happen.

It might not be common, but i've certainly seen it happen. Faults that cause an RCD to trip can have slightly random results, i've seen them trip something that shuts down a whole section of big marinas, could easily shut down an entire small one, whilst the RCD on the boat and on the pontoon connection have not tripped.

I'd suggest this particular issue is best left to someone qualified.

Absolutely, 100% , Without a doubt, No argument. Ignore the speculation and theorising . Get a professional to sort it. There may be more than one fault, including the marina system. No-one on here can tell and advising this that and the other, no matter how well intentioned, is dangerous, to put it mildly.

 

[Capt Popeye]

What still not a Photo of this Craft ?
So if taking and posting a Photo is to difficult for the op , what chance is there of resolving a convoluted electrical problem ?

Guess that if Craft on a Mooring or Marina then them should be consulted and informed of the problem /sittuation !

Suggest thgat the op should seriously leave well alone ,them appear well outside of their Comfort /ability Zone , I would hate to see a Fatality or Injury from this dithering about

If there is any probs with the craft , why just not sell it as 'needing works' , after all its how the Deceased left it , is it not ?

 

[PeterJones77]

What still not a Photo of this Craft ?
So if taking and posting a Photo is to difficult for the op , what chance is there of resolving a convoluted electrical problem ?

Hello. I am several hundred miles away from it and currently grieving a family member while organising their funeral.

Appreciating everyone's responses.

 

[Refueler]

Hello. I am several hundred miles away from it and currently grieving a family member while organising their funeral.

Appreciating everyone's responses.

Condolences ....

Forums can be a bit hard at times.

 

[jwilson]

Two things: I would get a MARINE electrician to advise, not a shoreside one. Also you can actually sell a boat prior to getting probate, as long as the money is not distributed until probate is granted. Boats, planes and cars are chattels, not property.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Hello. I am several hundred miles away from it and currently grieving a family member while organising their funeral.

Appreciating everyone's responses.

Sorry to hear that Peter.

Boat electrical systems aren't the same as house wiring, especially if it's a steel boat. I would reiterate my previous advise, get a marine electrician to look at it, or sell it as it is.

 

[Capt Popeye]

Sorry to hear that Peter.

Boat electrical systems aren't the same as house wiring, especially if it's a steel boat. I would reiterate my previous advise, get a marine electrician to look at it, or sell it as it is.

Most probably the very best advice so far , considering the Distance issues involved which are a problem

Absolutely, 100% , Without a doubt, No argument. Ignore the speculation and theorising . Get a professional to sort it. There may be more than one fault, including the marina system. No-one on here can tell and advising this that and the other, no matter how well intentioned, is dangerous, to put it mildly.

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

ost probably the very best advice so far , considering the Distance issues involved which are a problem

I think that we are all very sorry to hear of your situation. Please save yourself the worry and get some one as above. Probably the marina will know of a suitable contractor. Or as suggested, sell as is.

 

[Boathook]

Hello. I am several hundred miles away from it and currently grieving a family member while organising their funeral.

Appreciating everyone's responses.

As per others, condolences.
If none of the 'family' want the boat sell as is. Mooring fees mount up and the money spent on the 'repairs' are unlikely to be recouped by an increase in selling price.
Ignore this if the rest of the boat is in perfect condition.