2006-09-27 13:15:23 · 6 answers · asked by Zachary R P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
If you're going to run 110V stuff in port you'll need to set up completely separate systems for 110V and 12V. The big challenge is grounding. A lot of marinas are not properly grounded and you can have problems with corrosion and electrocution if you aren't careful.
Look through the back issues at http://www.proboat.com and think about getting a surveyor that you trust to check the work.
Unless your "ship" is painted gray and over 200 feet long it's a boat. Call it a ship and the people at the marina will call you a dumbass.
2006-09-28 10:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Comrade Wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannot believe some of the answers you are getting? Shore power comes in 3 forms, 30/50 or 100 amp supply. If you are looking for a basic supply of 30 amp which is the most common, you will need to install a ship to shore 3 pinned 30 amp inlet to the boat located at a convenient place on the cabin or "Dog House" roof which is then connected internally to your boat 110v circuit main and or your inverter/charger etc. You will then need a power cord from the inlet to the power supply on the dock. Electrolysis not electrocution is the main problem with boats on shore power at a dock because ions both positive and negative can transfer through the water from one boat to another. Make sure your boat is protected with adequate zincs.
2006-09-29 04:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mike D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most "boats" have a large battery to run their equippment off of 12 VDC power... I think...
Usually, a ship will have solar pannels, or a windmill, or a propellor turbine, or a gas generator hooked to the engine, which is capable of helping to charge the battery while at sea. The battery is then used to power the electrical stuff.
Most shore power is 110 VAC, or thereabouts, depending on your locale. I would install some sort of "plug" and a converter, so that the local power source is connected through the converter to the battery. This way, you can charge the battery while in port, and use any "energy" collecting equippment you have to do the same thing, while the battery powers the equippment like usual, and serves as an emergency backup in the event that shore power goes out.
By using a "plug" you may be able to obtain various "adaptors" for foreign ports, if this proves necessary.
Consult with your fellow "boat" owners and marina operators at various marinas as to the specifics. My experience with shore power involves eight to twelve cables as thick around as my forearm, and six other guys to guide them to the "plug." Of course, my "boat" was about 520 feet long, with tomahawk missile silos...
PS: Anything made to travel over the ocean by itself is considered to be a "Ship." You'll get more info at the marina if you remember this technicality, and talk about shore power for your "ship."
2006-09-27 18:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many books on this subject. Google it and check 'em out or go to Amazon.com and do a search for "shore power"
2006-09-27 20:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more info,I can tell you anything you need to know I just don't understand what are asking,are you building a boat,are you just trying to power it up, or just charging batteries
2006-09-27 19:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bushit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'D USE ELECTRICAL WIRE
AND DUCT TAPE
2006-09-27 13:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋