[C320-list] Shore Power Receptacle

[Guy Smith]

Hey Bruce!

Sorry for the confusion... I used to have a '97 C320... That was the
boat that had a cord problems, probably 10-12 years old at the
time(I'm guessing)...
We traded up to the C445 two years ago but I like staying on the C320
list for the great info that is shared. :)
The C445 has smart plugs (2) and haven't had any issues.

~g
Guy & Liz Smith
sv Renegade
2017 Catalina 445 #26
Worton Creek Marina, MD USA


On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 2:07 AM Bruce Hunter <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> A 2017 boat, I don't know, if it were older, like much older I'd say it's possible they slowly corroded away but on a 7 or 8 year old boat I'd have to say that was a loose connection from the factory.
>
> Bruce Hunter
> Former owner 2000 320
> New owner 2005 350 Miss Sea-ducer.
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 6:10 PM, Guy Smith via C320-list
> <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hey All!
>
> I had a problem where I was burning up the plug on the yellow plug cable
> and thought it was a cable plug problem. It turns out that the wires
> *inside* the locker on the back of the receptacle were corroded and, one by
> one, the strands of the wires screwed down to the back of the
> receptacle were burning through. Probably when we were running the AC or if
> the Batteries were really low and the charger was drawing a lot of power.
> This was creating a lotta heat on the inside that was being transferred via
> the male pins to the cable plugin on the other side.
> I cleaned up the wires inside the locker and the problem went away. (on the
> new plug I replaced on the cable.)
> So check the back of the receptacle in the aft port locker to see the state
> of wiring.
>
> ~g
>
> Guy & Liz Smith
> sv Renegade
> 2017 Catalina 445 #26
> Worton Creek Marina, MD USA
>
> On Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 11:15 AM islgirl3--- via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>
> > I assume this is the correct receptacle?
> >
> > Marinco 305CRR Marine Electrical Receptacle (30-Amp, 125-Volt, Female,
> > Yellow)
> >
> > Rich 897
> > Sent from AOL on Android
> >
> >  On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 7:08 PM, Chris Burti via C320-list<
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  If anyone is converting to
> > SmartPlug, I have a 50' 30 amp cord set that is almost unused as our spare
> > and is available.
> >
> > Chris Burti
> > Former C-320 #867
> > ________________________________
> > From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> > Josh Chisholm via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2024 10:19 AM
> > To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > Cc: Josh Chisholm <josh.a.chisholm at gmail.com>; Brian McLamb via C320-list
> > <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Shore Power Receptacle
> >
> > +1 on the SmartPlug…first upgrade I did after purchase. Original Marinco
> > had evidence of arcing probably from pulling the shore power cable under
> > load. No bueno.
> >
> > -Josh C.
> > #1139 S/V Catherine
> >
> > On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 06:47 KEN GEIGER via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > > A few years ago I replaced my 20 year old  original failed Marinco with
> > an
> > > expensive Smart Plug.  A few years later it failed and am back to
> > Marinco,
> > > only problem was that the one available at my marina was to big so
> > > adjustments were required. So I was happy to use the SmartPlug but not to
> > > happy with early failure.
> > > Ken Geiger#765 2000 Northern Dream
> > >
> > > Sent from AOL on Android
> > >
> > >  On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 8:28 a.m., Brian McLamb via C320-list<
> > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  Consider replacing it with
> > > SmartPlug receptacle. My 2006 model yr 320 was a
> > > direct replacement with no need to modify the existing foot print. Bonus
> > is
> > > the ease of connecting and additional surge protection it provides.
> > > S/V Serenity # 1075
> > >
> > > Brian McLamb
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 8:21 AM islgirl3--- via C320-list <
> > > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I need to replace my shore power receptacle, before I remove it I would
> > > > like to have one on hand. Does anyone have a part # ?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > RichBarbara Rita 897
> > > >
> > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >