·

Gear: Smartplug cordsets: easier, more efficient

Smartplug Cordsets

June 9, 2022

When the twist-type connector was invented in 1938, production boats were made of wood and didn’t have power-hungry electrical components. In today’s vessels, utilizing state-of-the-art materials and technologies is the norm, including the revolutionary SmartPlug Dual Configuration Cordset. The unique SmartPlug design is safer, easier to use and more efficient than traditional shore power connectors to handle heavy loads from air conditioners, appliances, electronics such as radar and night vision cameras, bilge pumps and TVs.

SmartPlug Dual Configuration Cordsets are available in 30A 125V and 50A 125V/250V. They have a sturdy pin and clip design that delivers over 27 times more metal-to-metal contact than standard twist-type connectors. This design decreases electrical resistance, overheating and the potential for arcing. For additional safety, built-in LED lights alert the user if the shore power pedestal is improperly wired and may pose a dangerous reverse polarity situation.

The SmartPlug cordset can be connected with one hand, even in the dark. There’s no L-blade to align or rings to thread. The asymmetrical connector pushes straight into the inlet and is secured with dual side-locking levers. IP56-rated, superior weatherproof seals eliminate dirt and moisture exposure on the electrical pins.

Smartplug Catalogue
Dual Configuration Cordsets feature cable with a durable outer casing that’s highly resistant to abrasion and UV damage, while remaining flexible enough to coil easily, even in freezing weather. They have fully-tinned wire for maximum durability and minimal corrosion.

For boat owners with existing twist-type connectors, it’s easy to upgrade to a SmartPlug system using common household tools. The inlet’s mounting holes and screw pattern match those of the existing boat-side device. SmartPlug offers a choice of 316 stainless steel or non-metallic white, gray or black models. Matching ELCI and phone/TV/data link inlets are available.

EL-approved, SmartPlug 30A 125V and 50A 125V/250V Dual Configuration Cordsets are available in 25′ and 50′ lengths and come with a seven-year warranty.

Related Articles

North Channel 30

Plugboats: Voting for Canadian Electric Boats in the international Gussies Awards

Nov 21, 2024 Public voting has begun in the 5th annual Gustave Trouvé Awards, ‘The Gussies’, and there is a strong showing of Canadian boats among the Finalists. An international jury of 35 electric boat experts that includes past Gussies winners recently narrowed the nominees field to a list of Finalists in nine categories: Electric…

Accon Marine Pull-Up Cleats

Gear: Large Pull-Up Cleats

The aesthetics of large yachts and sportfish boats often come from clean sweeping lines. An uncluttered deck with hidden hardware adds to this effect. Engineered for just this purpose, 12″ and 15″ pull-up cleats from Accon Marine provide necessary mooring points for heavy vessels yet retract flush into the deck to maintain a modern and…

Video Gallery

Four Winns H9

By Andy Adams

Stunning new flagship in Four Winns’ bow rider line. Next Wednesday, October 30, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the public will get its first in-person look at Four Winns’ stunning new H9 model, the flagship of their bowrider series. But we were invited to the dealer unveiling in Charlevoix, Michigan earlier this past summer to run Hull # 2.

Read More

Destinations

Hiding Out in Belize

By Zuzana Prochazka

Dodging holiday havoc in the tropics

Getting out of town was top-of-mind as it was only November and I was already saturated with Christmas traditions – the music, the glitter, the cookies, the sales. A week in relatively remote Belize was the siren song so we booked a 45-foot catamaran with The Moorings and packed our bags.

Read More

Lifestyle