powering up while on land

[tsquared1965]

What is the best way to power up boat while I have it in dry dock? The boat is not at a marina Thanks in advance for your help
Tony

 

[SevenTeas]

Buy the appropriate adapter to attach a garden hose to the cooling system, turn on water, start engine.

Don't rev engine too high like this but to diagnose engines or verify repairs works like a charm.

 

[MLauman]

Since you posted this in the Electrical section I assumed you were referring to shorepower - not the engines. If so, the answer really depends on what power is available and how far away it is within the dry dock. I assume you are looking to cover the essentials - battery charger and refridgerator?

Or maybe I'm wrong and you were referring to the engines?

 

[billnpat]

Buy the appropriate adapter to attach a garden hose to the cooling system, turn on water, start engine.

Don't rev engine too high like this but to diagnose engines or verify repairs works like a charm.

This is something i always wonder about:huh:
thinking
Mmmmmmm, do they really have to put my boat in the water to run the engines for testing at dry dock?

Thanks for answering :thumbsup:

 

[tsquared1965]

I am looking to hook up shorepower while I am doing projects on the boat, also to make sure all 110 works invertor works. The boat has access to regular house hold voltage

 

[raffles]

I winter my boat in my backyard and I use a Marinco shore power adapter to get power to the boat.

http://www.marinco.com/product/pigtail-adapter-30-amp-locking-15-amp-straight-blade

hope that helps

 

[MLauman]

I am looking to hook up shorepower while I am doing projects on the boat, also to make sure all 110 works invertor works. The boat has access to regular house hold voltage

You need the adapter listed by Raffles. It won't help with an inverter though - assume you meant converter?

 

[SevenTeas]

Oops sorry, didn't realize was in electircal section. My bad. Get the adapter previously mentioned and be careful to not overload the household circuit you plug into. Remember your Shore power is probably 30a and most household circuits have 15a breakers on them.

 

[billnpat]

Oops sorry, didn't realize was in electircal section. My bad. Get the adapter previously mentioned and be careful to not overload the household circuit you plug into. Remember your Shore power is probably 30a and most household circuits have 15a breakers on them.

NO SORRY...You did answer my burning question:thumbsup: