Would this bother you? Electrical cords.....

@Kwik , appreciate your insight...and why I posted here...I wanted perspective. Though, do you see what I see on the cord itself? It looks to be burnt on the power cord in the picture just underneath the connector.

@Woody , perhaps you didn't read the full thread, if you did you would understand why I just don't talk to him. I wanted an initial assessment before I make it an issue...I have no trouble talking to any other slip holder here at the marina.
 
I'm an electrician also. It looks like a real shitty job of splicing a cord.
It may be OK, but if it was me, I would have at least finished shrinking the heat shrink.
 
@Woody , perhaps you didn't read the full thread, if you did you would understand why I just don't talk to him. I wanted an initial assessment before I make it an issue...I have no trouble talking to any other slip holder here at the marina.[/QUOTE]You referring to this? "We've been cordial throughout the years but two weeks ago we had words when he started up and rev'ed up his gas motors at 3am."

You've got along with him throughout the years, two weeks ago you barked at him and he barked back, and now you can never speak to him again?:rolleyes:

The next conversation with him has some potential for fireworks though, let's see.....Hi neighbor, say ummm...the other day when I was snooping around on your boat with my cameras 100X zoom I saw.....

:D:):D:):D
 
I get your point wanting to remain safe in the marina.....however you really need to tread lightly, it seems like you are crossing a line. Unless it is obviously exposed, as in at the power post, you might not want to engage. I would be pissed off to hear somebody give me shit for what I do, or keep on my boat (let along take photos and post on CSR - is he a member?). Somebody always has something to say about others if you get my drift.
 
I get your point wanting to remain safe in the marina.....however you really need to tread lightly, it seems like you are crossing a line. Unless it is obviously exposed, as in at the power post, you might not want to engage. I would be pissed off to hear somebody give me shit for what I do, or keep on my boat (let along take photos and post on CSR - is he a member?). Somebody always has something to say about others if you get my drift.

A couple years ago the boat that was right beside me had a major gasoline leak in his bilge. His boat always stunk like gasoline even with the cover on. He was new to the marina so I left him what I thought was a nicely worded note, basically saying that we had not met, but I noticed his boat seemed to have a gasoline leak and I was concerned that he should get it fixed and make sure he did not start it without getting the fumes out of the boat. He left my note on my boat with a pretty a-hole kind of "mind your own business" note. Since he was right beside me, I let it go, secretly hoping he blew himself up (and not anyone else). A couple weeks later the boat was gone, so maybe I got my wish. Stupid is as stupid does.

I still think you have an obligation to at least offer to give advice if you think something is unsafe and may endanger someone's life. Poor shore power wiring that may light a fire at a marina is one of those times. So was gas fumes, but my problem went away (or at least went somewhere else).
 
I am also an electrician, I taught apprentice school for 14 years. I was also a local electrical inspector for about 15 years. I am confident, this is not being used as UL listed and labeled/designed it for. Yes it is shitty also. I wouldn't get too uptight about it, just would be Leary of his mechanical ability....
 
If you cant change marinas perhaps choose another slip on the opposite end. Im sure that 90 percent of the marinas are run poorly in the eyes of the tenants. We love our marina but the management sucks!
They are very complex operations with hundreds of moving parts to keep going in the same direction. Not a business I'd want to be in for sure.
I guess you just have to rely on the old axiom "God looks after Fools" and hope it applies here.:confused:
Carpe Diem
 
Try "Did you hear about that boat that blew up in _________, yeah, apparently they had a gas gan by the shore power cord and it ignited the fumes!!"
 
Without seeing the plug end, I'm not sure you you have a complete picture. The cover has obviously slid down the cord. If it was in place, you wouldn't see anything.
 
One of the biggest tools (and biggest nightmares) marinas have in order to resolve conflicts is the relative mobility of their tenants. I bet if you were to ask the marina they would be more than happy to move you (or the other boater) to a different slip. That, of course does not solve the root problem, rather it makes the problem someone else's.

We had this happen at our (former) marina where we had a party-hardy guy who was driving his neighbors away. The marina lost at least two tenants to other marinas, and had to do a free upgrade of third tenant who ended up in a bigger slip for the same price. Last I heard, they finally kicked Sir Drinks-a-lot out. This is only hear-say as I was one of those who moved to another marina.

I'd say most harbor-masters subscribe to the squeaky wheel management discipline. Your initial squeak was to talk to them, but you may need to get louder.
 
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I agree with speaking loudly to the Dockmaster. Mine was very sympathetic and offered to move me to a different slip after my new neighbor hit my boat while attempting to back into the slip. Im sure this is a constant battle that Dockmaster's (have to ) put up with.
 
Make sure it is sent in writing so he can't deny ever hearing about it
 
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I would probably move as far away as possible if that is an option. If there is a nearby marina, that would be my first choice. Boating should be fun and it's not worth it being around jerks.
 
To you guys that get it, I appreciate your words....

To those that want to be flip about your words, you need to understand, I didn't blow up at him. Nor do I want to make it another issue with him. That's why I asked for perspective...If you're happy with burnt power cords and splicing in wires, give me your slip number and I'll be happy to send him your way.

I think there's enough things on a vessel that can start a fire even when you do everything avoidable. I'm not one of those guys that like to add to the list...My dockmaster reminded me that there is a fire extinguisher on the dock. I have no confidence a fire extinguisher could stop an electrical fire if you witnessed it starting...Forget about when you start to smell the smoke from your boat.
 
Loan him one of your old cords? Or offer to help repair the broken plug on his boat?

I really don't know what to tell you

It's most likely a 10lbs extinguisher, it would be like spitting of a brushfire.
 
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Without seeing the plug end, I'm not sure you you have a complete picture. The cover has obviously slid down the cord. If it was in place, you wouldn't see anything.
This is the best answer ...putting that pic on line tells us nothing. If you brought your concern to management and they were not concerned.... It's now your decision.... Boats float
 
That wire doesn’t even look like it’s going INTO the plug in the picture. It’s going under it.
 
That wire doesn’t even look like it’s going INTO the plug in the picture. It’s going under it.
That's not a plug. It's a protective boot. It should be up, covering the plug to provide some weather proofing.

It actually looks like the power cord is hardwired into the boat's electrical panel. Mine is like that. More info is definitely needed.
 
That's not a plug. It's a protective boot. It should be up, covering the plug to provide some weather proofing. .....

And this is why I asked the question from the start...I think you're correct. He's brought his shore power cord inside the cockpit to hard wire it behind the inlet. I'm guessing either his inlet or shore power plug (or both) was bad. Well, if the connections are good it would alleviate the issue at the inlet. I've seen burnt inlet terminals. But, the cord still appears burnt to me...
 
And this is why I asked the question from the start...I think you're correct. He's brought his shore power cord inside the cockpit to hard wire it behind the inlet. I'm guessing either his inlet or shore power plug (or both) was bad. Well, if the connections are good it would alleviate the issue at the inlet. I've seen burnt inlet terminals. But, the cord still appears burnt to me...
I don't see anything burnt in the picture. It's a pretty old, nasty, dirty cord.
 

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