Clemson101
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Recently moved our new Beneteau ST 34' into a new marina and I need to dock bow first as our access door is on the starboard side where the dock is located. Shore power (2 X 30A /125V) on the vessel is starboard side aft and the shore power pedestal on the dock is forward port side. My 50' cords will reach but it's tight and I have to run the cord down the starboard walkway and across bow and it just gets in the way and is a safety hazard with possible tripping, etc. I'd like to run cord along the stern on the swim deck and then up the port side to the shore power pedestal where it would be out of the way. Purchased 2 12' MARINCO EEL ShorePower 30 Amp Cordsets ($150 ouch) and here is the dilemma - the new cords and the old cords will connect but the connection point doesn't seem solid or water-tight. The cords will twist and lock but since the section where the two cords connect will be hanging over the water in between the shore power pedestal on the boat, I definitely don't want to risk any chance of them coming loose. And then as far as water-tight, the connection point is bare with no cover or other threaded cover locking mechanism. Any suggestions on this setup and how to resolve the unsecure non water-tight situation (besides just backing in and dealing with the access issues or moving to a new slip). Thanks for any assistance!