Shore Power Adapters for the Bahamas

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by robgrant1

So I should have both the 30 to 50 125 and the 30 to 50 125/250 or just the 30 to 50 125/250?

Bill, This is what I have on order: Marinco Pigtail 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male. On the Defender site, I'm not finding a 125/250 adapter.

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by btrayfors

I believe you'll find the 50A 125/250 to be the most common.

YMMV of course, as always :-)

Bill

So I'd be smarter to get this one rather than the 30-50 125v?
Furrion Pigtail 30 Amp Female To 50 Amp Male

[a64pilot]

I don't think there is any difference other than the Furrion has a pretty light and Marinco is sort of the standard.
I do not know if Marinco is actually any better or not.
I guess the light is to remind you to cut off the breaker?


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[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

I don't think there is any difference other than the Furrion has a pretty light and Marinco is sort of the standard.
I do not know if Marinco is actually any better or not.
I guess the light is to remind you to cut off the breaker?


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The Marinco is a 125v adapter; whereas, the Furrion is a 125/250v adapter. Bill has indicated that the 125/250 is more commonly found in the Bahamas. My question is do I need both or does the Furrion work in either case.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by robgrant1

The Marinco is a 125v adapter; whereas, the Furrion is a 125/250v adapter. Bill has indicated that the 125/250 is more commonly found in the Bahamas. My question is do I need both or does the Furrion work in either case.

The Furion will connect to a 125/250 plug, it's physically different than a 125 plug.


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[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

The Furion will connect to a 125/250 plug, it's physically different than a 125 plug.


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Thought so. So I need both if I want to be sure to be able to connect.

[budm303]

Originally Posted by robgrant1

I've got a single 30 amp plugin on the boat and I'm planning to visit the Bahamas next fall. Should I pick up a 30 amp female to a 50 amp male pigtail while they're on sale at Defender or won't I need one? Or do I need some other adapter for the trip?

Here's what I'm looking at:
Marinco Pigtail 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male

Adapter is about $20 on eBay.

[FSMike]

In the Bahamas I think you'll have more fun if you just plan on anchoring lol.

[RaymondMills]

You'll find all you need to know on power plugs and sockets in the Bahamas on https://world-power-plugs.com/bahamas

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Raymond.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by RaymondMills

You'll find all you need to know on power plugs and sockets in the Bahamas on https://world-power-plugs.com/bahamas

Not a very useful website for non domestic types of connections. However if I was concerned if my blow dryer would work in the hotel.....ok.