Shore Power and AC on staggered 35' Lightning
04-26-2012, 05:04 AM
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1) I wouldn't think a random generator sitting on the front of a powerboat, with an extention cord running over the windshield will affect how the boat looks either...(at least the outer looks)
2) The tuna boat rod holders holding the U.S. Navy high pressure sodium search light cannisters probably won't affect the looks either. They look factory stock.
3)Thank God they swivel 360 degrees though.
4) Do you plan on having someone point them at other boaters while you are driving?... like a lazer beam?
5) Will that person make a laser beam sound when laser pointing the navy high pressure sodium search light canisters at other boaters?
6) I will paypal you $5 that when you get stopped/asked (and you will) that the first person asks you how/where you cut 2 tips off of a hippo penis to stick speakers/laser beams into?
7) Do you plan to run speaker wires to the penis tips? Or will those also be crocketted and look like a frayed ski rope dangling over the side of the boat like you are pulling a tuber?
7) There is no way that AC unit is going to stay fastened. I will also paypal you $5 on whether or not it falls out by the time you get it trailered home.
8) You should name your boat "swiss cheese" due to the amount of holes that are in it now.
9) I drew a picture of what I am imagining right now.
10) Good luck with the chop session...
2) The tuna boat rod holders holding the U.S. Navy high pressure sodium search light cannisters probably won't affect the looks either. They look factory stock.
3)Thank God they swivel 360 degrees though.
4) Do you plan on having someone point them at other boaters while you are driving?... like a lazer beam?
5) Will that person make a laser beam sound when laser pointing the navy high pressure sodium search light canisters at other boaters?
6) I will paypal you $5 that when you get stopped/asked (and you will) that the first person asks you how/where you cut 2 tips off of a hippo penis to stick speakers/laser beams into?
7) Do you plan to run speaker wires to the penis tips? Or will those also be crocketted and look like a frayed ski rope dangling over the side of the boat like you are pulling a tuber?
7) There is no way that AC unit is going to stay fastened. I will also paypal you $5 on whether or not it falls out by the time you get it trailered home.
8) You should name your boat "swiss cheese" due to the amount of holes that are in it now.
9) I drew a picture of what I am imagining right now.
10) Good luck with the chop session...
04-26-2012, 07:46 AM
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I certainly hope your installers are installing a galvanic isolator too. Not only for your boat, but for the guys boats parked next to you in the marina when you are plugged in to shore power.
As basic as the install seems, marine shore power use does require a couple safety standards. 1 being use of a galvanic isolator, the other installing a grounding wire from the AC panel ground buss (green wire) to your engine block.
There is a reason swimming in marinas is not recommended, possible electrocution do to boats w/o these safety features and electrical problems. Also helps keep your drives from being ate up. If you don't do this for yourself, do it for your neighbor.
I don't see a GFI outlet, just a standard one ?? Also, are you reinstalling the closet, or is it being left out? The TV mounts make me think you are leaving it out.
Just a little tid bit to keep everyone safe.
As basic as the install seems, marine shore power use does require a couple safety standards. 1 being use of a galvanic isolator, the other installing a grounding wire from the AC panel ground buss (green wire) to your engine block.
There is a reason swimming in marinas is not recommended, possible electrocution do to boats w/o these safety features and electrical problems. Also helps keep your drives from being ate up. If you don't do this for yourself, do it for your neighbor.
I don't see a GFI outlet, just a standard one ?? Also, are you reinstalling the closet, or is it being left out? The TV mounts make me think you are leaving it out.
Just a little tid bit to keep everyone safe.
As far as the rest of the comments, I guess this is why this is my boat and I'm doing the things to it for myself an no one else. I never said all had to appreciate it. In addition, the Generator and canned speakers are fully removable (speakers have to be removed under way anyway). Generator would only be used on days we wish to crash on the boat or days we plan to stay at the cove for the majority of the day.
04-26-2012, 08:21 AM
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don't let anybody bring you down . it is your boat . every body has different ideas. all they had to do is keep negative coments to them self . the safty stuff is ok if done tastfully like us1 did .
04-26-2012, 10:51 AM
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The shop is installing the isolator. This shop is the main company most of the marinas on our lake use they know what to do to keep things safe.
As far as the rest of the comments, I guess this is why this is my boat and I'm doing the things to it for myself an no one else. I never said all had to appreciate it. In addition, the Generator and canned speakers are fully removable (speakers have to be removed under way anyway). Generator would only be used on days we wish to crash on the boat or days we plan to stay at the cove for the majority of the day.
As far as the rest of the comments, I guess this is why this is my boat and I'm doing the things to it for myself an no one else. I never said all had to appreciate it. In addition, the Generator and canned speakers are fully removable (speakers have to be removed under way anyway). Generator would only be used on days we wish to crash on the boat or days we plan to stay at the cove for the majority of the day.
The rest of the install is a personnal choice. I wasn't saying how you shoulda mounted your remote or AC. I was merely showing how I did mine.
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04-26-2012, 10:56 AM
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I was only addressing the safety aspect and nothing else. Just assumed it was an auto stereo shop w/o any knowledge of marine electrical. Don't want to see anyone hurt or create a problem that jeopardizes both your boat and your neighbors.
The rest of the install is a personnal choice. I wasn't saying how you shoulda mounted your remote or AC. I was merely showing how I did mine.
The rest of the install is a personnal choice. I wasn't saying how you shoulda mounted your remote or AC. I was merely showing how I did mine.
04-26-2012, 10:59 AM
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BTW, my cruiser has everything but a gen. I also have a Honda 2000 gen for those times when some AC is desired, placed on the bow. Only used it once though, but nice to have when needed. I have a good size house battery battery bank and an invertor for the girls blender drinks 
and we like open windows for most part when staying out at night, so 110AC isn't a big issue.
and we like open windows for most part when staying out at night, so 110AC isn't a big issue.
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05-02-2012, 10:03 AM
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