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Systems
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS
1. After the dockside cord is hooked up to
the yacht and the marina dock power cen-
ter and the AC ship’s panel main breaker
for shorepower 1 or 2 is activated no volt-
age is shown on the main panel AC volt
meter.
Check the breaker on the marina dock power center to
ensure it is activated.
On earlier yachts check the triple pole single throw break-
er located near the battery charger in the bilge.
On later yachts check the ELCI 3 pole single throw
breaker/voltage sensing device. The “power” icon should
show green. If a leakage fault exists a “red” icon will light
indicating the breaker is “tripped”. Use the test button to
reset the breaker.
2. The marina dock power center lacks a 50 amp plug.
Call the dockmaster or marina personnel. An adapter cord
may be available. NEVER IMPROVISE ANY TYPE OF
CORD OR POWER INLET CHANGES!
Also, an adapter cord may be purchased that delivers twin
30 amp service and adapts to the 50 amp yacht dockside
cord. Adapters can be found at retail boating outlets.
3. The cord reel switch fails to retrieve the dockside
cord.
Check the cord reel breaker located on the battery man-
agement panel.
The illustration above shows a typical transom layout
with the optional cord reel system. Notice the cord reel
switch for cord retrieval. Once the cord is inside the inlet
be sure to close the cover to reduce the effects of any
water intrusion.
TYPICAL BOAT TRANSOM
CORD REEL
SWITCH
INLET
50 AMP
DOCKSIDE
CORD
DOCKSIDE CORD CORD REEL OPTION
Select yachts feature a DC powered
cord reel system for reeling in the
dockside cord. The dockside cord
is rated at 50 amps and is attached
to a reel which releases the needed
cord length when pulled out. The
power cord is accessible from just
above the aft platform. The reel is
located in the aft bilge. The power
cord retrieval is accomplished by
pushing a switch which powers the
12 volt DC motor.
The yacht end of the cord is directly
wired into the cord reel. Therefore, there is nothing to be
plugged into the yacht.
The marina end must be plugged into the marina dock
power center using the same procedure as the standard
dockside cord.
Note: Some yacht systems offer an additional remote
control for power cord usage. Refer to the vendor owner’s
manual for information on remote control operation.
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