You can use your current power cord and replace the Marinco plug with the SmartPlug. The SmartPlug is $100 and the inlet on your boat is $149 both on sale at Fisheries. I feel safer with the SmartPlug on my boat.
Alan On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM Dreuge via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I hope this doesn’t start a "PC vs. Mac" style debate, but here's my > perspective. A while ago, I seriously considered switching to a SmartPlug > system; however, the significantly higher cost was a major hurdle. Right > now, a SmartPlug 30A 50ft cord with inlet socket is priced at around $504 > (on sale at Fisheries Supply), compared to the Marinco PowerCord 30A 50ft > cord at $123 (Defender list price). That’s over four times the cost—quite a > substantial difference, and honestly, a lot of beer money! > > Yes, the SmartPlug offers a secure, foolproof locking clip connector at > the boat end, but it still relies on the conventional twist-lock design at > the pedestal end. The primary issue with standard twist-lock connectors is > the tendency to avoid using the plastic locking rings. These rings often > crack, break off, or simply get forgotten, eventually leading to loose > connections, arcing, and overheating. Given that replacement locking rings > are only about $10, neglecting to replace them promptly isn't wise—I admit > I've been guilty of that in the past. > > Both SmartPlug and Marinco have excellent reputations in marine shore > power cords. The SmartPlug comes with a 7-year warranty, whereas Marinco > offers a 5-year warranty—both solid options. Additionally, both cords > benefit from periodic applications of dielectric grease to maintain > performance and reduce corrosion risks. > > Ultimately, I personally couldn't justify spending an extra $400 on the > SmartPlug. Therefore, I've stayed with Marinco, making a conscious effort > to regularly inspect connections and ensure the locking rings are used > consistently. > > > - > Paul E. > 1981 C&C Landfall 38 > S/V Johanna Rose > Fort Walton Beach, FL > > http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!pd9lSJ7jUmbJUks6mftRQ-4D_odFIfvBL9hHYWVCVWNAjJT_TfrjKPRStVEh1_ogxwG-ftffE-gLlhACn28etIg$> > > On May 5, 2025, at 12:28 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > A number of years ago, the inlet power connection on my boat showed signs > of burning. I replaced the Marinco inlet with one from SmartPlug. Not long > after that, the Marinco dock power connection on my power cord showed signs > of burning. I replaced the power cord with one from SmartPlug. If you have > considered replacing yours, Fisheries supplies is having a sale on their > products, Until May 11. Here's the link: FisheriesSupply.com > Harken blocks are also on sale. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!pd9lSJ7jUmbJUks6mftRQ-4D_odFIfvBL9hHYWVCVWNAjJT_TfrjKPRStVEh1_ogxwG-ftffE-gLlhAC0aXsxn0$> > All contributions are greatly appreciated. > > > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal > at: > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!pd9lSJ7jUmbJUks6mftRQ-4D_odFIfvBL9hHYWVCVWNAjJT_TfrjKPRStVEh1_ogxwG-ftffE-gLlhAC0aXsxn0$ > All contributions are greatly appreciated.
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