Stus-List Marinco Nicro Day/Night Solar Vent motor replacement

[Robert Abbott via CnC-List]

My Nicro Solar Vent on the front hatch came with the boat when I bought 
it 16 years ago (2006)it still works fine...no idea actually how old 
it is...I replaced the rechargeable battery maybe 6 years agoit 
doesn't look as pretty as yours...mine has a white plastic frame.   
Sooner or later the sun will deteriorate the frame but I will wait until 
that happens .


Rob Abbott
AZURA
C 32 - #277
Halifax, N.S.

On 2022-09-16 5:16 p.m., Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
I wish somebody would make a bombproof solar day/night vent.  I get 
about 4-6 years out of the Nicro day/night vents.  At $180 a pop that 
can add up.


However, I don't replace them anymore.  If replacing the battery 
doesn't work, it's usually the motor.  I keep a spare with a 
replacement motor.  When one fails, I just swap the vents and replace 
the motor in the dead one to keep as the spare.


Anyway, the motor is under $10.  I just bought a two pack of them on 
Amazon for $9.  Search for RF-500TB DC hobby motor.  The voltage may 
vary from 3-10 VDC.  The listed RPM can run up to 6000 but with the 
blade on, it's much less.  Its approximate dimensions are 32 mm (1.2 
in) diameter x 19-20 mm (0.76 in) tall.


If you're handy with a soldering iron/gun, it's about a 20-30 minute 
job to replace the motor.  The trick is to pull the entire assembly 
out of the housing.  Makes soldering a lot easier. Here's a step by 
step procedure.


 1. Remove the three mounting screws and save the o-rings (Important!)
 2. Remove the rubber cover on the switch and then the switch
retaining ring
 3. Remove the fan blade
 4. Remove the solar panel assembly.  There are pry slots opposite
each other on the periphery
 5. Remove the tiny screw beside the switch that holds in the motor
assembly
 6. Note the color of wires to the battery contacts.  It would be
smart to mark white and black on the housing by the +/- marks
 7. Using needle nose pliers, pull up and remove the battery contacts.
 8. Remove the battery contact/switch/motor assembly
 9. Note the wiring and maybe draw a diagram for reference
10. Unsolder the motor wires and solder in the new motor
11. Put a couple wraps of duct tape around the body of the motor to
keep it firmly in place.  The motor is a bit small.
12. Reassemble in reverse order

For reference, it's the Marinco Nicro model like this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f-koKUykESjorhZhwg6sZ2GS0MNYqUu5/view?usp=sharing
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Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Marinco Nicro Day/Night Solar Vent motor replacement

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I wish somebody would make a bombproof solar day/night vent.  I get about
4-6 years out of the Nicro day/night vents.  At $180 a pop that can add up.

However, I don't replace them anymore.  If replacing the battery doesn't
work, it's usually the motor.  I keep a spare with a replacement motor.
When one fails, I just swap the vents and replace the motor in the dead one
to keep as the spare.

Anyway, the motor is under $10.  I just bought a two pack of them on Amazon
for $9.  Search for RF-500TB DC hobby motor.  The voltage may vary from
3-10 VDC.  The listed RPM can run up to 6000 but with the blade on, it's
much less.  Its approximate dimensions are 32 mm (1.2 in) diameter x 19-20
mm (0.76 in) tall.

If you're handy with a soldering iron/gun, it's about a 20-30 minute job to
replace the motor.  The trick is to pull the entire assembly out of the
housing.  Makes soldering a lot easier. Here's a step by step procedure.

   1. Remove the three mounting screws and save the o-rings (Important!)
   2. Remove the rubber cover on the switch and then the switch retaining
   ring
   3. Remove the fan blade
   4. Remove the solar panel assembly.  There are pry slots opposite each
   other on the periphery
   5. Remove the tiny screw beside the switch that holds in the motor
   assembly
   6. Note the color of wires to the battery contacts.It would be smart
   to mark white and black on the housing by the +/- marks
   7. Using needle nose pliers, pull up and remove the battery contacts.
   8. Remove the battery contact/switch/motor assembly
   9. Note the wiring and maybe draw a diagram for reference
   10. Unsolder the motor wires and solder in the new motor
   11. Put a couple wraps of duct tape around the body of the motor to keep
   it firmly in place.  The motor is a bit small.
   12. Reassemble in reverse order

For reference, it's the Marinco Nicro model like this:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f-koKUykESjorhZhwg6sZ2GS0MNYqUu5/view?usp=sharing
-- 
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Marinco solar vent motor

[Francois Rivard via CnC-List]

Hi Dennis,

I replaced mine about 4 years ago, it's still running 24/7 * 12 months a
year.

I also replaced the NiMH battery at the same time, I used an Eneloop "C"
size, don't think those are still available. They sell a "C" adapter for
their AA battery or you can just buy a regular NiMH "C" or sub "C" cell

At the time, I looked everywhere for higher quality motor but couldn't find
it, so I bought a $2.00 motor.

I believe this is what I used:
https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/motor-electric-dc-0-5-6-volt/

I had to do some minor mods to it: If I remember right I wrapped a couple
layers of tape around it to insure a tight fit in the housing as the
diameter is slightly smaller than the Marinco original motor and I also
used small zip ties to help secure the original impeller to the shaft.
Beyond that, it's a simple matter of soldering the small capacitor and
leads as per the original.

I can check for you  / take pictures when I go to my boat which should be
tomorrow or Wednesday.

Regards,

Francois Rivard
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, GA
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Re: Stus-List Marinco solar vent motor

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Been through some pretty intense stuff and never had any water enter
through the solar vent.  Touche's vent is forward of the mast also.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 10:52 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I just purchased that vent as well.
> Do you know if very heavy spray will find its way down that vent and it
> will have to be buttoned up inside?
> Thinking of having it before the mast.
> Just did a lake race and ended up with a ton of water in the V-Berth
> Because I didn't dog the hatch down all they way.
>
> Bill Coleman
> Erie, PA
>
> -Original Message-
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis
> C. via CnC-List
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 4:19 PM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc: Dennis C.
> Subject: Stus-List Marinco solar vent motor
>
> Touché’s Marinco/Nicro model 20703 3 inch solar vent motor died. I bought
> a new 20703 and installed it.  Marinco no longer makes the 20703. It’s now
> the 20803.
>
> Anyway, the solar panel in the old one still puts out 2.2+ vdc.  It’s the
> motor that’s dead. I think the motor is just a 1.5-3 vdc small hobby motor.
> They cost about $5. On the old motor are “227” and “2E29”.  The motor is
> about 1 3/8 inch diameter and 1 inch tall.  Don’t know the rpm.
>
> I haven’t been able to find or cross reference the darn thing. Would be
> nice to fix the old one as a spare.
>
> Anybody know where I can find one or what a good industry number for one
> is?
>
> I may hit a couple hobby shops to see if they can reference it.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touché 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
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[Bill Coleman via CnC-List]

I just purchased that vent as well. 
Do you know if very heavy spray will find its way down that vent and it will 
have to be buttoned up inside?
Thinking of having it before the mast.
Just did a lake race and ended up with a ton of water in the V-Berth Because I 
didn't dog the hatch down all they way.

Bill Coleman
Erie, PA

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via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2019 4:19 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Marinco solar vent motor

Touché’s Marinco/Nicro model 20703 3 inch solar vent motor died. I bought a new 
20703 and installed it.  Marinco no longer makes the 20703. It’s now the 20803. 

Anyway, the solar panel in the old one still puts out 2.2+ vdc.  It’s the motor 
that’s dead. I think the motor is just a 1.5-3 vdc small hobby motor. They cost 
about $5. On the old motor are “227” and “2E29”.  The motor is about 1 3/8 inch 
diameter and 1 inch tall.  Don’t know the rpm. 

I haven’t been able to find or cross reference the darn thing. Would be nice to 
fix the old one as a spare. 

Anybody know where I can find one or what a good industry number for one is?

I may hit a couple hobby shops to see if they can reference it. 

Dennis C. 
Touché 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

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[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Saw that one. Hobby Lobby also has one.  Need to measure the shaft diameter. 
Vendors for these small motors aren’t forthcoming with specs and dimensions. 

Dennis C. 

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> On Aug 10, 2019, at 6:28 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> This looks a lot like the motor in my Nicro vent, it would depend on the 
> shaft size which isn't listed. 
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/Small-Electric-slower-Stevens-International/dp/B00TL4FMCC
> 
> Jim Watts
> Paradigm Shift
> C 35 Mk III
> Victoria, BC
> 
> 
>> On Sat, 10 Aug 2019 at 13:20, Dennis C. via CnC-List  
>> wrote:
>> Touché’s Marinco/Nicro model 20703 3 inch solar vent motor died. I bought a 
>> new 20703 and installed it.  Marinco no longer makes the 20703. It’s now the 
>> 20803. 
>> 
>> Anyway, the solar panel in the old one still puts out 2.2+ vdc.  It’s the 
>> motor that’s dead. I think the motor is just a 1.5-3 vdc small hobby motor. 
>> They cost about $5. On the old motor are “227” and “2E29”.  The motor is 
>> about 1 3/8 inch diameter and 1 inch tall.  Don’t know the rpm. 
>> 
>> I haven’t been able to find or cross reference the darn thing. Would be nice 
>> to fix the old one as a spare. 
>> 
>> Anybody know where I can find one or what a good industry number for one is?
>> 
>> I may hit a couple hobby shops to see if they can reference it. 
>> 
>> Dennis C. 
>> Touché 35-1 #83
>> Mandeville, LA
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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[Jim Watts via CnC-List]

This looks a lot like the motor in my Nicro vent, it would depend on the
shaft size which isn't listed.

https://www.amazon.com/Small-Electric-slower-Stevens-International/dp/B00TL4FMCC

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC


On Sat, 10 Aug 2019 at 13:20, Dennis C. via CnC-List 
wrote:

> Touché’s Marinco/Nicro model 20703 3 inch solar vent motor died. I bought
> a new 20703 and installed it.  Marinco no longer makes the 20703. It’s now
> the 20803.
>
> Anyway, the solar panel in the old one still puts out 2.2+ vdc.  It’s the
> motor that’s dead. I think the motor is just a 1.5-3 vdc small hobby motor.
> They cost about $5. On the old motor are “227” and “2E29”.  The motor is
> about 1 3/8 inch diameter and 1 inch tall.  Don’t know the rpm.
>
> I haven’t been able to find or cross reference the darn thing. Would be
> nice to fix the old one as a spare.
>
> Anybody know where I can find one or what a good industry number for one
> is?
>
> I may hit a couple hobby shops to see if they can reference it.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touché 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Stus-List Marinco solar vent motor

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Touché’s Marinco/Nicro model 20703 3 inch solar vent motor died. I bought a new 
20703 and installed it.  Marinco no longer makes the 20703. It’s now the 20803. 

Anyway, the solar panel in the old one still puts out 2.2+ vdc.  It’s the motor 
that’s dead. I think the motor is just a 1.5-3 vdc small hobby motor. They cost 
about $5. On the old motor are “227” and “2E29”.  The motor is about 1 3/8 inch 
diameter and 1 inch tall.  Don’t know the rpm. 

I haven’t been able to find or cross reference the darn thing. Would be nice to 
fix the old one as a spare. 

Anybody know where I can find one or what a good industry number for one is?

I may hit a couple hobby shops to see if they can reference it. 

Dennis C. 
Touché 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

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Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

If you were interested in knowing why the SmartPlug might be better than the 
traditional shore power plug, this article provides some background: 
https://marinehowto.com/shore-power-cords-smartplug-vs-1938/.

Marek

From: bwhitmore via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 21:53
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: bwhitmore ; Jack Fitzgerald
Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

I also installed a smartplug on my 37/40+. The screws matched, but I had to use 
my dremel to grind out some extra space where it passed through the fiberglass.

Absolutely well worth it.   A much better connection at the boat.

Kindest Regards,

Bruce



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 Original message 
From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
Date: 8/7/18 2:12 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Edd Schillay , Jack Fitzgerald 

Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

All,

I also converted to the SmartPlug and kicking myself for not doing it sooner. 
Easy, solid connection.

Warning: if you have a 37+ or XL (probably 34+ or XL as well), the SmartPlug 
will not mount in the same location as your existing shore power inlet. You’ll 
have to drill new holes. Still totally worth it.

All the best,

Edd

Edd M. Schillay
Captain of the Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No. NCC-1701-B
City Island, New York
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On Aug 7, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List 
 wrote:

All.

I installed a smart plug on Honey and adapted all of my spare power cords and 
adapters to the smart plug configuration. This was money well spent, no more 
burnt shore plugs. I only wish that I had made this conversion a couple of 
years ago.

I purchased mine from Defender since they had the best price at the time.


Best regards,
Jack Fitzgerald
HONEY - C 39 TM (#69/1974)
US12788
Savannah, GA

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Hi Alan.
Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???
Thanks
Ron C.


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Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in without any 
threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged in, the cover 
snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly complete with cord, or 
you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings yourself.  That's what I did 
when I found charred contacts on the Marinco inlet.

I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30 amps.  
I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next.



Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR


On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List  
wrote:
I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about $40
as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new attachment
for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to
thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.

I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.

I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on the
docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to
plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bradley
Lumgair via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and
the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
Thanks
Brad
Pulse C 33 MKII
Lake Huron

Anything worth doing

Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[bwhitmore via CnC-List]

I also installed a smartplug on my 37/40+. The screws matched, but I had to use 
my dremel to grind out some extra space where it passed through the fiberglass.
Absolutely well worth it.   A much better connection at the boat.
Kindest Regards,
Bruce 


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 Original message From: Edd Schillay via CnC-List 
 Date: 8/7/18  2:12 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Edd Schillay , Jack Fitzgerald 
 Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power 
inlet 
All,
I also converted to the SmartPlug and kicking myself for not doing it sooner. 
Easy, solid connection. 
Warning: if you have a 37+ or XL (probably 34+ or XL as well), the SmartPlug 
will not mount in the same location as your existing shore power inlet. You’ll 
have to drill new holes. Still totally worth it. 

All the best,
Edd
Edd M. SchillayCaptain of the Starship EnterpriseC 37+ | Sail No. 
NCC-1701-BCity Island, New York——-914.774.9767 - 
iPhone——-Sent from my iPadiPad. iTypos. iApologize
On Aug 7, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List 
 wrote:

All.
I installed a smart plug on Honey and adapted all of my spare power cords and 
adapters to the smart plug configuration. This was money well spent, no more 
burnt shore plugs. I only wish that I had made this conversion a couple of 
years ago.
I purchased mine from Defender since they had the best price at the time.

Best regards,
Jack Fitzgerald HONEY - C 39 TM (#69/1974)
US12788Savannah, GA
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On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:11 AM rjcasciato--- via CnC-List 
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Hi Alan.
Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???
Thanks 
Ron C.


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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: trya...@alumni.usc.edu
Sent: 2018-08-07 10:06:45 AM 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in without any 
threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged in, the cover 
snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly complete with cord, or 
you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings yourself.  That's what I did 
when I found charred contacts on the Marinco inlet.
I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30 amps.  
I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next. 



Alan Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, OR



On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List  
wrote:
I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.

The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless

mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about $40

as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new attachment

for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60

degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to

thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.



I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.



I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on the

docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to

plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of

them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.



Rick Brass

Washington, NC







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To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

Cc: Bradley Lumgair 

Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet



I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,

ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks

like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet

apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and

the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco

fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.

Thanks

Brad

Pulse C 33 MKII

Lake Huron



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[Edd Schillay via CnC-List]

All,

I also converted to the SmartPlug and kicking myself for not doing it sooner. 
Easy, solid connection. 

Warning: if you have a 37+ or XL (probably 34+ or XL as well), the SmartPlug 
will not mount in the same location as your existing shore power inlet. You’ll 
have to drill new holes. Still totally worth it. 

All the best,

Edd

Edd M. Schillay
Captain of the Starship Enterprise
C 37+ | Sail No. NCC-1701-B
City Island, New York
——-
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> On Aug 7, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> All.
> 
> I installed a smart plug on Honey and adapted all of my spare power cords and 
> adapters to the smart plug configuration. This was money well spent, no more 
> burnt shore plugs. I only wish that I had made this conversion a couple of 
> years ago.
> 
> I purchased mine from Defender since they had the best price at the time.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> Jack Fitzgerald 
> HONEY - C 39 TM (#69/1974)
> US12788
> Savannah, GA
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>> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:11 AM rjcasciato--- via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> Hi Alan.
>> Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???
>> Thanks 
>> Ron C.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from XFINITY Connect Application
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-----
>> 
>> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: trya...@alumni.usc.edu
>> Sent: 2018-08-07 10:06:45 AM 
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>> 
>> A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in without 
>> any threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged in, the 
>> cover snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly complete with 
>> cord, or you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings yourself.  
>> That's what I did when I found charred contacts on the Marinco inlet.
>> 
>> I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30 
>> amps.  I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Alan Bergen
>> 35 Mk III Thirsty
>> Rose City YC
>> Portland, OR
>> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List 
>>>  wrote:
>>> I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
>>> The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
>>> mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about $40
>>> as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new attachment
>>> for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
>>> degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to
>>> thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.
>>> 
>>> I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.
>>> 
>>> I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on the
>>> docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to
>>> plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
>>> them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.
>>> 
>>> Rick Brass
>>> Washington, NC
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bradley
>>> Lumgair via CnC-List
>>> Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
>>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>>> Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
>>> Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>>> 
>>> I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
>>> ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
>>> like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
>>> apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and
>>> the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
>>> fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
>>&

Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-List]

All.

I installed a smart plug on Honey and adapted all of my spare power cords
and adapters to the smart plug configuration. This was money well spent, no
more burnt shore plugs. I only wish that I had made this conversion a
couple of years ago.

I purchased mine from Defender since they had the best price at the time.


Best regards,
Jack Fitzgerald
HONEY - C 39 TM (#69/1974)
US12788
Savannah, GA

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On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 11:11 AM rjcasciato--- via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi Alan.
> Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???
> Thanks
> Ron C.
>
>
> Sent from XFINITY Connect Application
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc: trya...@alumni.usc.edu
> Sent: 2018-08-07 10:06:45 AM
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>
> A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in
> without any threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged
> in, the cover snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly
> complete with cord, or you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings
> yourself.  That's what I did when I found charred contacts on the Marinco
> inlet.
>
> I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30
> amps.  I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next.
>
>
>
> Alan Bergen
> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
>> The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
>> mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about
>> $40
>> as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new
>> attachment
>> for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
>> degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having
>> to
>> thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.
>>
>> I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.
>>
>> I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on
>> the
>> docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail
>> to
>> plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
>> them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.
>>
>> Rick Brass
>> Washington, NC
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
>> Bradley
>> Lumgair via CnC-List
>> Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
>> Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>>
>> I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
>> ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
>> like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
>> apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic)
>> and
>> the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
>> fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this
>> year.
>> Thanks
>> Brad
>> Pulse C 33 MKII
>> Lake Huron
>>
>> Anything worth doing requires sails!~~~_/)~~~
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Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

Here are two links.  One for eBay and one for Defender Industries.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SmartPlug-B50ASSY-50-Amp-Inlet-Connector-Combo-Kit-Shorepower-Products-and/232811872531?epid=1118878419=item3634ab4113%3Ag%3AJL4AAOSwQV5bKSIg&_sacat=0&_nkw=Smart+cordset&_from=R40=nc&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.XSmart+cordset.TRS0

https://search.defender.com/?Action=2=82189=QT1TbWFydCBQbHVnfkI9U21hcnQgUGx1Z35EPTI1fkk9UHJpY2V_Sz00fkw9MX5NPTF_=5d06443e-4a18-475a-abdf-a037c1340d40=1

Alan


On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 8:11 AM, rjcasciato--- via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi Alan.
> Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???
> Thanks
> Ron C.
>
>
> Sent from XFINITY Connect Application
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc: trya...@alumni.usc.edu
> Sent: 2018-08-07 10:06:45 AM
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>
> A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in
> without any threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged
> in, the cover snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly
> complete with cord, or you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings
> yourself.  That's what I did when I found charred contacts on the Marinco
> inlet.
>
> I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30
> amps.  I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next.
>
>
>
> Alan Bergen
> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
>> The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
>> mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about
>> $40
>> as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new
>> attachment
>> for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
>> degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having
>> to
>> thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.
>>
>> I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.
>>
>> I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on
>> the
>> docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail
>> to
>> plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
>> them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.
>>
>> Rick Brass
>> Washington, NC
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
>> Bradley
>> Lumgair via CnC-List
>> Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
>> Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>>
>> I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
>> ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
>> like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
>> apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic)
>> and
>> the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
>> fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this
>> year.
>> Thanks
>> Brad
>> Pulse C 33 MKII
>> Lake Huron
>>
>> Anything worth doing requires sails!~~~_/)~~~
>> ___
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Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[rjcasciato--- via CnC-List]

Hi Alan.Could you provide a pic or link for smart plugs???Thanks Ron C.Sent from XFINITY Connect Application-Original Message-From: cnc-list@cnc-list.comTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comCc: trya...@alumni.usc.eduSent: 2018-08-07 10:06:45 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inletA better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in without any threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged in, the cover snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly complete with cord, or you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings yourself.  That's what I did when I found charred contacts on the Marinco inlet.I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30 amps.  I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next. Alan Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, OR
On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about $40
as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new attachment
for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to
thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.

I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.

I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on the
docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to
plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



-Original Message-
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Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Bradley Lumgair <lumg...@hotmail.com>
Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and
the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
Thanks
Brad
Pulse C 33 MKII
Lake Huron

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Re: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

A better arrangement is a Smart Plug and inlet.  The cable snaps in without
any threads.  The contacts are larger, and when it's not plugged in, the
cover snaps down into place.  You can buy the \whole assembly complete with
cord, or you can use your Marinco cord and add the fittings yourself.
That's what I did when I found charred contacts on the Marinco inlet.

I also made adapters to cover all possible arrangements - 15, 20, and 30
amps.  I haven't made a 50 amp adapter, but that comes next.



Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR


On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
> The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
> mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about
> $40
> as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new
> attachment
> for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
> degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to
> thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.
>
> I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.
>
> I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on
> the
> docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to
> plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
> them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.
>
> Rick Brass
> Washington, NC
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bradley
> Lumgair via CnC-List
> Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
> Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet
>
> I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
> ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
> like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
> apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic)
> and
> the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
> fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
> Thanks
> Brad
> Pulse C 33 MKII
> Lake Huron
>
> Anything worth doing requires sails!~~~_/)~~~
> ___
>
> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions.  Each and
> every one is greatly appreciated.  If you want to support the list - use
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[Rick Brass via CnC-List]

I just bought one last month for a boat I was delivering, at West Marine.
The complete assembly is about $55. Or you can buy just the stainless
mounting parts and cover for about $45, and the electrical part at about $40
as separate items. On the new stainless assembly, I liked the new attachment
for the cover a lot - you put the cover in place and turn it about 60
degrees to engage two bosses into the threaded parts, rather than having to
thread the cover on as you do with the old style inlet on my boat.

I'm sure you can find the item less expensively on Amazon or EBay.

I have been in 3 marinas in the last month that had only 50 amp power on the
docks, and had tto borrow or rent a 50 amp male to 30 amp female pigtail to
plug in my boat. I decided to buy one and found Marinco is right proud of
them - pushing $150. I found a new one on line for $79.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bradley
Lumgair via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Bradley Lumgair 
Subject: Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse,
ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks
like it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet
apart, 2 of the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and
the gaskets are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco
fittings? 30a 110v stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
Thanks
Brad
Pulse C 33 MKII
Lake Huron

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Stus-List Marinco shore power inlet

[Bradley Lumgair via CnC-List]

I broke the threaded boss in the shore power inlet the other day on Pulse, 
ordered a new one from amazon, and an ez lock collar for the cord. Looks like 
it's all going to fit, more or less, however when I took the inlet apart, 2 of 
the rear enclosure mounting corners are broken off (plastic) and the gaskets 
are done. Does anyone know of a source for parts for Marinco fittings? 30a 110v 
stainless. Don't really want to buy a new one this year.
Thanks
Brad
Pulse C 33 MKII
Lake Huron

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[Alex Giannelia via CnC-List]

Lee,

Thanks for all those good notes.  I now understand it really isn't necessary if 
the plywood provides enough support for the 4 screws holding the ears of the 
duplex outlet and I can pretty well do it as I want.

Thanks again,

Alex Giannelia
C 35-II (1974) no 282
a...@airsensing.com

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Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

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Graham,

Tried it, and it is tricky to get the fold just right and unlike drywall mud, 
you can't simply parge it over.  But thanks the same.

Thanks,


Alex Giannelia
a...@airsensing.com
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Today's Topics:

   1.  marinco 6079 installation (Alex Giannelia)
   2. Re:  marinco 6079 installation (G Collins)
   3.  Hydraulic Octopus Pump Repair (Northeast USA) (Edd Schillay)
   4. Re:  Hydraulic Octopus Pump Repair (Northeast USA) (Chuck S)


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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 02:36:11 +
From: Alex Giannelia <a...@airsensing.com>
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List marinco 6079 installation
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I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) 
that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has 
flanges that are too long to come out flush.  Are these necessary and how do 
you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the face 
cover?

http://www.marinco.com/en/6079


Alex Giannelia
C 35-II (1974) no 282
a...@airsensing.com

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Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 02:53:49 +
From: G Collins <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com>
To: Alex Giannelia via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List marinco 6079 installation
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Hi Alex

Those are to make it easier to install in an existing structure - you can get 
the same thing for use in renovating a house.  The metal piece on the back is 
intended to hold it into a hole.  If you make a cutout the size of the box you 
can fit it in, the flanges on the front stop it from falling into the "wall" 
and the piece on the back is to tightened against the inside surface you've 
installed it in.   A face plate will fit over the flanges no problem.

Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C 35-III #11

On 2018-01-27 10:36 PM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List wrote:
I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) 
that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has 
flanges that are too long to come out flush.  Are these necessary and how do 
you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the face 
cover?

http://www.marinco.com/en/6079


Alex Giannelia
C 35-II (1974) no 282
a...@airsensing.com<mailto:a...@airsensing.com>




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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 22:49:16 -0500
From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com>
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Hydraulic Octopus Pump Repair (Northeast USA)
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Listers,

Anyone know of a good company in the Northeast USA that can repair an old 
Octopus hydraulic pump? I?d rather not ship it to Canada. 

All the best, 

Edd

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Re: Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

[Lee Youngblood via CnC-List]

Hi Alex,

We used a lot of those “remodel boxes” when I worked as an electrian.  They 
will rust up good on you, and were designed for drywall.  If your wall is to 
thick to use the back flange, just use metal shears, and cut them down.  Not 
actually an easy job, a dremel cutter wheel might work easier, but make 
sparks-careful. 
A cheap blue plastic box from Home Depot might work better, it’s usually bigger 
indside too, and you can screw it into the wood you have, or add a scrap to 
screw into.  You would be surprised how much stuff needs to be modified to 
work.  Don’t get me started on plaster and lath walls.  

Good luck, Lee




> On Jan 27, 2018, at 6:36 11PM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 
> 6079) that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and 
> has flanges that are too long to come out flush.  Are these necessary and how 
> do you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the 
> face cover?
>  
> http://www.marinco.com/en/6079 
>  
>  
> Alex Giannelia
> C 35-II (1974) no 282
> a...@airsensing.com 
>  
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Re: Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

[G Collins via CnC-List]

Hi Alex

Those are to make it easier to install in an existing structure - you can get 
the same thing for use in renovating a house.  The metal piece on the back is 
intended to hold it into a hole.  If you make a cutout the size of the box you 
can fit it in, the flanges on the front stop it from falling into the "wall" 
and the piece on the back is to tightened against the inside surface you've 
installed it in.   A face plate will fit over the flanges no problem.

Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C 35-III #11

On 2018-01-27 10:36 PM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List wrote:
I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) 
that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has 
flanges that are too long to come out flush.  Are these necessary and how do 
you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the face 
cover?

http://www.marinco.com/en/6079


Alex Giannelia
C 35-II (1974) no 282
a...@airsensing.com




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Stus-List marinco 6079 installation

[Alex Giannelia via CnC-List]

I am re-wiring my boat and bought some Marinco plastic outlet boxes (P/N 6079) 
that were delivered with a metal guard that screws into the base and has 
flanges that are too long to come out flush.  Are these necessary and how do 
you install so you can get maximum benefit and are able to install the face 
cover?

http://www.marinco.com/en/6079


Alex Giannelia
C 35-II (1974) no 282
a...@airsensing.com

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Stus-List Marinco

[Bev Parslow via CnC-List]

Thanks for all your input. I would like to recommend Marinco for their back up. 
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Re: Stus-List marinco/shorepower inlet

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

We refer to that as the yellow spring line.

From: Michael Brown via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 12:48 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Michael Brown 
Subject: Re: Stus-List marinco/shorepower inlet

>  I also screw the locking collar tight to ensure a tight connection.

I watched a boat leave the dock with the power still connected. I am impressed
at how well that locking collar worked. It was the metal one into the metal 
version
of the inlet. Once they got some slack it even undid and they could toss the 
line
back to someone on shore.

Michael Brown
Windburn
C 30-1




  From: "Dennis C." <capt...@gmail.com> 


  I have seen and replaced several deteriorated updated Marino inlets.  I 
  like the Smart Plug.  Appears to be a superior product.  Would probably 
  replace Touche's Marinco if it got flakey. 

  Having said that, a few preventative steps can make your existing setup 
  safer. I wrap my shore power cord around a winch before plugging it in. 
  That prevents any side forces on the plug.  I also screw the locking collar 
  tight to ensure a tight connection. 

  Look at your inlet configuration.  If the cord is not supported and is 
  hanging or otherwise placing side force on the inlet, devise a way to 
  support it. 

  Dennis C. 
  Touche' 35-1 #83 
  Mandeville, LA 




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Re: Stus-List marinco/shorepower inlet

[Michael Brown via CnC-List]

>  I also screw the locking collar tight to ensure a tight connection.

I watched a boat leave the dock with the power still connected. I am impressed
at how well that locking collar worked. It was the metal one into the metal 
version
of the inlet. Once they got some slack it even undid and they could toss the 
line
back to someone on shore.

Michael Brown
Windburn
C 30-1




From: "Dennis C."  

 
I have seen and replaced several deteriorated updated Marino inlets.  I 
like the Smart Plug.  Appears to be a superior product.  Would probably 
replace Touche's Marinco if it got flakey. 
 
Having said that, a few preventative steps can make your existing setup 
safer. I wrap my shore power cord around a winch before plugging it in. 
That prevents any side forces on the plug.  I also screw the locking collar 
tight to ensure a tight connection. 
 
Look at your inlet configuration.  If the cord is not supported and is 
hanging or otherwise placing side force on the inlet, devise a way to 
support it. 
 
Dennis C. 
Touche' 35-1 #83 
Mandeville, LA 
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Re: Stus-List marinco

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

Replace it with a Smart Plug:
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|2290035|2290039=3472976

Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR

On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 4:35 PM, Bev Parslow via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Our 29-2 was built in 1984. The survey says the marinco inlet interior
> needs to be replaced. Where can I find the insert? The 305crmb is supposed
> to work for models after 1991. Should I give it a go?
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Stus-List marinco

[Bev Parslow via CnC-List]

Our 29-2 was built in 1984. The survey says the marinco inlet interior needs to 
be replaced. Where can I find the insert? The 305crmb is supposed to work for 
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