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Old 10-18-2018, 03:00 PM
 
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What's the popular power set up to your dock? My boat has a 30 amp shore power cord. But I have an adapter to convert down and I can plug into a standard 110 volt 15 amp plug. Never had a problem running the fridge, battery charger and lights. Marinas have direct hookups to the 30 amp shore power cord. Is there an advantage to having this much power to a private dock?
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Old 10-18-2018, 03:25 PM
 
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Is there an advantage to having this much power to a private dock?
Our big boat has A/C so it's nice to have 30amp service for it. If you don't have that kind of power need, then there's really no reason for more than 20. With that said though, if you're running new service to the dock why wouldn't you run 30amp? Do it now rather than having to add it later - It shouldn't cost too much more upfront; just need a bit heavier wire and a different receptical/housing.
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Old 10-18-2018, 03:39 PM
 
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What's the popular power set up to your dock? My boat has a 30 amp shore power cord. But I have an adapter to convert down and I can plug into a standard 110 volt 15 amp plug. Never had a problem running the fridge, battery charger and lights. Marinas have direct hookups to the 30 amp shore power cord. Is there an advantage to having this much power to a private dock?
The 30 amp receptacles have a locking ring which does make them more secure for outdoor use. If you you don't need a full 30 amps I can't think of much else you would gain.
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Old 10-19-2018, 05:20 AM
 
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Thanks guys, the 30 amp outlet on a pedestal is kinda pricey. Any sources out there for a reasonable setup? The ones I see on line look more like a marina setup and are 600 and up.
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Old 10-19-2018, 05:21 AM
 
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I ran one 30 amp 220v circuit to my doc to power every thing now plus just in case I add a boat lift in the future.
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Old 10-19-2018, 04:12 PM
 
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220v has less loss and runs "cooler"over long distances than 110v, so for heavy loads like boat lifts 220 is the way to go.

That said, I currently have two 20a 110v circuits running to my dock (no boat lift yet) on separate GFCI breakers. When I ran the lines I installed five 10g THWN wires, so if I ever decide to get a lift I can just swap the breakers and receptacles and have 220 and 110. I didn't use a fancy pedestal, just a Home Depot outdoor box screwed to a dock piling...$600+ is nuts.
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Old 10-19-2018, 07:10 PM
 
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I agree $600 is nuts. No need for a marina type pedestal unless you want a marina look. I added a 30amp RV setup out front for our travel trailer and spent a total of about $120 including wire, conduit, all weather box and receptacle. A marine 30amp recept is a little different and costs about $10-15 more... Not sure why anyone would need to run 220v to the dock unless you plan to split it once you get close - Every boat lift I've seen out here is 110v per motor...
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Old 10-19-2018, 07:25 PM
 
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I have an existing boat lift that needs to be torn out. I believe it is hard wired to a disconnect with a 30 amp circuit. So I'm guessing the new lift will need that 30 to power it. Can I run my shore power with the same circuit?
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Old 10-21-2018, 05:53 PM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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I was told no legally but anplug could be added just dont run the lift and the plug together
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