[C320-list] Can I get a continuous 60' to 75' long 30A shore power cord for my C320?

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I'll check that out as well. Thanks!

Dave 

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
Principal, LEED AP
Director, Structural Group

Reid Middleton, Inc.
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> On Dec 19, 2013, at 11:17 AM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am wondering if you called MARINCO and see if they would ship you a
> custom made shore power cord.
> 
> John Meyers
> 
> 
> On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Ted Harrison <
> tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> 
>> I agree.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Dec 19, 2013, at 7:43 AM, "clburti at gmail.com" <clburti at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> I’m betting that if it requires  60’ run for you to access a receptacle,
>> that they are not complying with the local building/fire codes.
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> Fair Winds
>>> Chris Burti
>>> Commitment
>>> Catalina 320, #867
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> From: Utility Email
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 12:38 AM
>>> To: 320
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Warren,
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the calculator reference. At my old marina, I affixed the
>> cord along the wood waler along the edge of the concrete float.  It worked
>> well and it kept the cord neatly and safely out of the way. slick and out
>> of the way. Unfortunately, my new marina won't allow this.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the advice.
>>> 
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> Dave Swanson
>>> S/V Emily Ann
>>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>>> Mukilteo, Washington
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 18, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Dave, I'm not an electrician; but, for my own interest I used the
>> calculator
>>>> at http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm to determine that for 75'
>> with
>>>> no more than a 3% voltage drop you will need 8AWG gage wire. However,
>> given
>>>> all that is involved, I'd suggest you consult an electrician for a
>> design
>>>> that will fit your needs.
>>>> 
>>>> How about running a permanent feed from the source to a weatherproof
>> outlet
>>>> at the dock by your boat? Then just plug in a short cable from there to
>> your
>>>> boat. The idea of a loose power cable running that distance along the
>> dock
>>>> doesn't seem to sit well.
>>>> 
>>>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>>>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Utility Email [mailto:kswanson123 at comcast.net]
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:11 PM
>>>> To: C320IA List Server
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Can I get a continuous 60' to 75' long 30A shore
>> power
>>>> cord for my C320?
>>>> 
>>>> It turns out that my new marina, the Edmonds Marina, near Seattle,
>> requires
>>>> that my shore power connection between my boat is one, uninterrupted,
>> power
>>>> cord from boat receptacle to shore power receptacle.  So I am looking
>> for a
>>>> continuos 30A shore power cord that is between 60' to 75' long.  Does
>> anyone
>>>> know where to find one of these?  I am sure that I can make one up, but
>> I
>>>> suspect that it might be costly.
>>>> 
>>>> I like to set up my shore power cord to run along the end of the dock
>> and my
>>>> finger pier to plug into my shore power inlet on my stern (I typically
>>>> position my boat bow in to have privacy in the cockpit at our slip).
>> This
>>>> way, I just turn off the power, unplug, lay the coiled cord and
>> receptacle
>>>> on the end of my finger pier and go sailing for the day.  To accomplish
>>>> this, I have always used my 50' long 30A cord plugged into a shorter 15'
>>>> long cord with a water-tight receptacle cover.  My new marina will not
>> allow
>>>> this set up.  Hence my question.
>>>> 
>>>> I have seen where others have installed a new 30A shore power inlet in
>> their
>>>> anchor locker. I am really not interested in doing this as the hassle
>> does
>>>> not outweigh the benefits for how we use our boat.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyway, if anyone knows of a company that makes 30A shore power cords in
>>>> sizes greater that 50' but less than 100', please let me know.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks all!
>>>> 
>>>> Dave
>>>> 
>>>> Dave Swanson
>>>> S/V Emily Ann
>>>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>>>> Mukilteo, Washington
>>