www.iFourWinns.com

Looking to add shore power to my sundowner. I just want something simple to have 1 outlet in the cuddy for convenience, just wondering if anyone has done a similar project.

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2000 235 Sundowner
Previously 2007 Horizon 190
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71

Why don't you get an inverter. On my old sundowner I hard wired up a 1500W inverter. This may be a cheaper way to go about getting power in the cuddy.

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

Thought of an inverter, but I just don't think batteries would last long enough if engine is not run very often. Although I am not looking to run much more than a small tv for the kids, and occasionally a charger.

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2000 235 Sundowner
Previously 2007 Horizon 190
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71

Cant you get a TV that runs on 12 volt?

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2008 Four Winns F224
5.0 Volvo Penta
Towing with Audi Q7 4.2 V8

I installed an additional shore power circuit recently, totally independent from the main ships system. I run a mains voltage TV, mains heater, and mains lights on this circuit, non of which I use when out on the boat. I have a shore power lead split into two at the boat end, one goes into the ships system in the normal way, the other into an appliance inlet (as photo)



this feeds the new circuit. The shore power has all the necessary RCD breakers etc. on the dock supply. When we leave the boat in winter one lead is then plugged into the bilge heater system I knocked up. Obviously ours is a 240v setup.

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Beyond the Blue

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Ex 1998 238 Vista 5.0Gi SX DP
Lexus RX300

Yea I can use a 12v tv, just want to be able to have other options.

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2000 235 Sundowner
Previously 2007 Horizon 190
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71

My '04 245 Sundowner has factory fitted shorepower , which has a single AC outlet ( which I've never used !); I'm quite happy to have a look and let you know the parts they used ( 240 V / 50 Hz though).

Graham

Do you have 30 amp service at your dock ? If so, one of these is the easiest and quickest way of getting power to your boat. Several smaller cuddy's use this at our marina. 30 amp to 15 amp shore power with receptacles for 3 tools and is GFCI protected. Then just run an extension cord into the boat when you need A/C power for TV, coffee maker, etc.


The "factory" way is much more involved, and more expensive. At minimum you will need:
Shore Power inlet - located within 10ft of breaker panel
Galvanic isolator - to protect against stray currents
AC breaker panel - Used to distributes the AC power
Outlets in cabin - GFCI receptacle are best
You will need to follow ABYC standards if you go this way, use only marine grade wire and breakers etc.
Good Luck, and be very careful if you go this way. If it was me, I would leave this method to a professional installer, too much risk involved if you miss a step, or forget to follow the required standards.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

I noticed that adapter at West Marine today, would definitely do the trick. To do it properly with the inlet, panel, outlet and wire will be around $400 cdn, although it would be a little more permanent, I do like the adapter.

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2000 235 Sundowner
Previously 2007 Horizon 190
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71

i've been looking for a 12v tv and can't find one. where do I get one?

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http://www.amazon.com/Supersonic-Sc-155 ... B001FPXDO4

http://www.12volt-travel.com/12-volt-te ... c-684.html

http://www.target.com/Digital-Labs-Port ... B002JGVEOE

http://www.barrel-of-monkeys.com/graphi ... v-av.shtml

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

thanks for the tv info

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