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Burnt Shore Power Plugs

With the colder temperatures now here, we are starting to see the burning issues again with the shore power plugs. With the use of heaters in the boat, the extra draw of electricity through shore power is higher, which seems to be a catalyst in the plugs burning. There are many Internet forums that discuss this issue as it it a growing concern within the industry – especially when it is unsafe and leads to a fire.

We were recently doing an annual engine service on a boat, when we smelt the ‘burning electrical – plastic’ smell, and realized it was the shore power plug – luckily we were there to unplug it, and prevented that potential boat fire!

We have research alternatives, and the SmartPlug system appears to be the best option. They state they have solved the overheating issue with a system that:

  • provides 27X more electrical contact
  • maximizes electrical transfer
  • has a multi-point locking system, and
  • has triple weatherproof seals

The Smartplug is easier to use:

  • No L-shaped pins – easy to use at night
  • Plugs straight in – no twisting required
  • no alignment issues
  • no cross threading problems
  • LED power indicator light – molded cordsets

To help with the reduction of boat fires this winter in our local waters, please contact us for a free inspection of your boat’s shore power!

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Monitoring Services Added

With the recent extreme freezing temperatures, we all had to pull together to help save people’s yachts. During times like these, it’s when we all appreciate a helping hand, to look after each others’ boats, to set heaters to prevent freezing, broken pipes, shovel snow, etc!

3C Yacht Services has decided to offer monitoring services to help out, and to offer the Basic monitoring package FREE to our regular local clients during times like these of extreme cold.

Package: Basic (Free for our local regular clients during freezing temp conditions)

  • Monthly Visual Check – External, and Internal (more frequently depending on weather)
  • Verify electrical power is ok
  • Verify internal temp is ok
  • Verify bilges ok
  • Visual Check on snow load
  • Emergency calls 24/7

Package: Plus

  • Basic plus the additional
  • Sign off on visit once per month
  • Monthly report
  • Electrical power – Documentation of Amps, and Volts
  • Test Bilge Pumps once a month
  • Start Engines once a month to circulate engine oil and help protect from internal corrosion
  • Visual check on engines / Engine Room / Thru Hulls

Package: Custom / Additional items

  • Snow Removal as required
  • Addition of BRNKL boat monitoring systems
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