Roughwater

[dirtdiver1977]

Yeah I was thinking the longer the better as well…

On a separate note I was wondering how everyone has their mains wired. We have two 30A plugs from a 50A pedestal. So should I wire two separate 120v circuits? One circuit that has the Victron Multiplus II that will run the outlets 24/7 and the second circuit for like items that will only run while being on shore power like the A/C unit, both my 3d printers with 4extra spaces as spares.

[Lawsonde]

Originally Posted by dirtdiver1977

Yeah I was thinking the longer the better as well…

On a separate note I was wondering how everyone has their mains wired. We have two 30A plugs from a 50A pedestal. So should I wire two separate 120v circuits? One circuit that has the Victron Multiplus II that will run the outlets 24/7 and the second circuit for like items that will only run while being on shore power like the A/C unit, both my 3d printers with 4extra spaces as spares.

My situation: I have one 30amp service. I live where I need heat so I run electric space heaters in the winter at dock. They plug in to cabin outlets. There’s also the water heater, microwave, and coffee maker. Naturally, I can only choose 2-3 at a time. I wish I’d installed a 2nd 30amp service for only the water heater and maybe a space heater outlet for use while tied to shore. While cruising we still have to manage power on inverter circuits, but that’s not too difficult.
Thirty amps doesn’t go nearly as far as we’d like compared to power in our house. Like all things Boat, it’s all about managing resources available.
Also, I turn off my inverter when on shore power in case it’s interrupted. I don’t want my shore power loads running off my inverter. It happened once. Luckily the loads were so large the monitor shut everything down as the system voltage dropped before the batteries were drained too low.

[Harmony805]

On our 41, we’ve been living aboard for 3-1/2 years now on a single 30a without issue, but we’re minimalists when it comes to electricity. No A/C, thanks to mild SoCal coastal weather in the summer. Winter heat is provided by low draw Caframo space heaters, usually just one at a time, sweaters, an extra comforter & body heat

Just boils down to needs/expectations I guess. The RW35 we are rebuilding has (had) 2 Cruisair A/C units, each with its own 30a 120v shore power inlet, plus a separate house 30a inlet…the wiring is (was) a nightmare.

Those A/C units are (were) responsible for 5 extra holes in the hull as well.

[dirtdiver1977]

Only reason I’m asking is because the Victron does 120v pass through. I figured out the RV A/c unit on the 2nd leg of the 50A service and any other high draw items. Mainly ac will be used for a tv, computer and my laptop….stuff I don’t mind on battery if needed.In FL it gets hot n muggy….I don’t mind but the wife does…

[Lawsonde]

I’m not sure how else to put this question out so it gets to Roughwater owners, so I’m continuing it on this thread. Does anyone know a paint color to match or come close to the factory paint color? The best guess I’ve come up with, although I haven’t bought the paint yet, is Hatteras off-white by Interlux. Have any of you had to match paint color?

[Cleanslate]

Try Interlux Perfection '' Oyster White'' or any one's Oyster White ,that may be the color.

[Lawsonde]

Originally Posted by Cleanslate

Try Interlux Perfection '' Oyster White'' or any one's Oyster White ,that may be the color.

Thanks! I’ll look for it. Maybe I can find a “40 years worth of fade and dirt” shade of it too!