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I've been studying up on marine electronics and when it came to shorepower it went beyond my limited brainpower. I sort of understand the large concerns about galvanic corrosion due to proper or improper grounding.
But what I am missing is... why can I not plug the yellow umbilical cord into the dockside outlet then plug the other end into an appliance "on" the boat. At no time will anything be wired/plugged "into" the boat. No onboard chargers, no inverters/converters, no nothing.
In essence I'd be running an extension cord from the dock to, let's say a coffee maker, that happens to be sitting "on" my boat.
Same as I plan to do with my little Honda EU1000 generator.
Peter-
You are correct in your thinking, you will have no problem doing what you want to do. The only time you have to worry about those issues , is when you are using onboard wiring that is GROUNDED to/and through the boat itself. Simply running an extension cord doesnt apply here because that one cord is grounded to the source.If you decide to add 110 to your 22 then you will have to have a grounding plate at the end of the electrical sytem, but thats another story altogether.
Good luck
Peter B
Thanks Peter,
I was beginning to think I'd scared everyone with the question a month ago. Even local marinas. Possibly my use of the term "shorepower" messed it up rather than "extension cord". Installing 110 into a non-cuddy Outrage 22 seemed a little much to me with the limited use the system would get and when I have to carry a little genny anyway.
Thanks again. And my children thank you too. (long Story)
