[C320-list] SmartPlug Install

[Jon Vez]

Mainesail always does ;)

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> On May 6, 2014, at 5:28 PM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
> 
> Well, that ought about cover it, wouldn't you say?  :)
> 
> Thanks,
> Dean
> 
>> On 5/6/2014 4:04 PM, Jon Vez wrote:
>> If you are interested in a thorough explanation as to the advantages of the Smartplug, this is it:
>> http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/installing_a_smart_plug
>> 
>> Hope this helps...
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On May 6, 2014, at 4:29 PM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> 
>>> I've looked at the web sites and details for the SmartPlug set and the Marinco Eel cable, and I'm not sure I see the advantage of the SmartPlug, given that you also have to change out the inlet in your boat.  What are the advantages you have found?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dean Vermeire
>>> Moonstruck II (#847)
>>> 
>>>> On 5/6/2014 2:58 PM, Amiraults Family wrote:
>>>> All:
>>>> 
>>>>  The final item needing addressing prior to Saturday's launch was the
>>>> installation of a SmartPlug. Got this and some other small items
>>>> accomplished today. This was not part of the list's bulk buy, as the savings
>>>> disappeared when converted to Canadian dollars and shipped here; with
>>>> applicable taxes and duties. Thus I bought a combination plug/receptacle set
>>>> from a Canadian online supplier.
>>>> 
>>>>  There are YouTube videos available which detail the install process.
>>>> Everything was as straight forward as the video's would have you believe. It
>>>> took less than two hours, with the bulk of the time spent applying the plug
>>>> end as working everything on and screwing it down proved great fun. And it
>>>> all works. Plugging in is now easier as I need not be on hands and knees to
>>>> connect to the boat. It's all good.
>>>> 
>>>>  Brian  Amirault
>>>> 
>>>> 797 waltzing Bear, too
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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