International Shore Power for Cruising Boats

Setting up your boat to plug into shore power when cruising outside of your home country can pose a big challenge. And it all comes down to how you handle the difference in electrical frequency.

In this video, we’ll break down the various shore power set up options and talk the pros and cons of each method.

Watch the previous Marine Electrical 101 Videos if you’ve missed them:
Marine Electrical 101 – https://youtu.be/TfI_QtE7w8s

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Table Of Contents
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0:00 – Intro
1:35 – The Problem – Frequency
2:59 – Shore Power Wiring
4:30 – Option 1: Don’t Plug In
5:59 – Option 2: Install Duplicate 50/60hz Systems
4:42 – Option 3: Isolation Transformers
9:38 – Option 4: Shore Power Converter
11:51 – Option 5: Battery Charger and BIG Inverter

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