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11-01-2013, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member
Vessel Model: Currently Boatless
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 397
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Looking for a good shore power cord protective sleeve
Hi all,
I'm looking for a good shore power cord "cover".
The one I bought at west marine only lasted about a year.
The sun deteriorated it to the point that it just fell apart.
My power cord is old and dirty and I don't want to take the time to clean it off (I've tried).
I saw a heavy duty yellow one once. Looked like it was made out of a fire hose type of material.
Any thoughts?
Taras
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11-01-2013, 10:46 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
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Perhaps it is time to buy a new cord.
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11-02-2013, 06:15 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Your cord may be fine , just chop off a foot on either end and see if the wires are black with corrosion or nice clean copper.
HUBBEL seems to make the best ends and the exterior boot is replaceable.
The best is not the cheapest , but is universal for cruising most power poles.
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11-02-2013, 08:07 AM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
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I suggest they should start making these cords in black to start with.
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11-02-2013, 08:35 AM
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Guru
City: Port Townsend Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve
I suggest they should start making these cords in black to start with.
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If they were black how could they charge such inflated prices
Hollywood
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11-02-2013, 08:58 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Jacksonville
Join Date: Nov 2008
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11-02-2013, 09:44 AM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
Vessel Name: Ranger
Vessel Model: 58' Sedan Bridge
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry M
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Yeah, that's the one that only lasts 2-3 years if left stationary at your home dock, less if moved often.
-Chris
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11-02-2013, 09:47 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Jacksonville
Join Date: Nov 2008
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How about making one out of Sunbrella and some Velcro?
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11-02-2013, 09:59 AM
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Guru
City: San Diego
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How about splitting the proper length garden hose along its length & running your dock cord in that? You get to pick white, black or red & the price and time to set this up in minimal. Keeps the UV and dirt off your cord, too!
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11-02-2013, 11:07 AM
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Marinco is not Hubbel.
Every few years VS almost forever , you choose.
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11-02-2013, 03:29 PM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FF
Marinco is not Hubbel.
Every few years VS almost forever , you choose.
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Are you saying Hubbel makes a cable COVER?
What's VS?
-Chris
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11-02-2013, 04:00 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Home Port: Buck's Harbor, Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ranger42c
Are you saying Hubbel makes a cable COVER?
What's VS?
-Chris
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Versus
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Deer Isle, Maine
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11-02-2013, 11:17 PM
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Senior Member
City: Erie PA
Vessel Name: Endless Endeavor
Vessel Model: Custom
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I just went to commercial electrical shop and purchased a black wire and place marine ends on it.
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11-03-2013, 01:51 AM
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Guru
City: Carefree, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markpierce
Perhaps it is time to buy a new cord.
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And the cord from Marinco may cost no more than a cover for same!
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11-03-2013, 05:05 AM
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Guru
City: Annapolis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dwhatty
Versus
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Ah. That.
-Chris
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11-03-2013, 06:06 AM
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Guru
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I just went to commercial electrical shop and purchased a black wire and place marine ends on it.
And the black wire was rated waterproof ,,not just SO grade extension cord?
When a power cord is immersed for long periods of time (accidently no doubt) is when you get your moneys worth in underwater metal parts not turning Pink.
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11-03-2013, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
City: Erie PA
Vessel Name: Endless Endeavor
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Not a bad point I don't travel with that shore power cord it is fixed to the dock and the boat is in fresh water.
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11-04-2013, 05:06 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
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>that shore power cord it is fixed to the dock and the boat is in fresh water.<
Loose electric kills with the same ease in fresh water , just has a slightly lower range.
IF never carrying it aboard ,an old fire hose as cover sounds about right.
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11-04-2013, 01:09 PM
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Newbie
City: Milwaukee
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1
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Here is a good option for a 30A Marine Cord. With the PVC braiding I think you are trying to explain. 30A Marine PVC Wrapped Cord
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11-04-2013, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
City: Seabrook, Texas
Vessel Name: Friendship
Vessel Model: Albin 43 Sundeck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 156
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>that shore power cord it is fixed to the dock and the boat is in fresh water.<
Loose electric kills with the same ease in fresh water , just has a slightly lower range.((endsnip)
Actually, stray AC current is MUCH MORE dangerous to people in fresh water than it is in salt water.
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