4.2.8 110/230 V system

You can choose to equip your boat with the optional 110/230 V AC system with a shore power connection, which will allow you to use devices that run on the standard mains current.

The system obtains its power from an external supply on shore or from the jetty (shore power). In the European market the system used is 230 V and in the American market 110 V.

The system functions when a shore power cable has been connected to the shore power socket connection.

  1. Turn off the shore power switch before connecting or disconnecting the cable.

  2. Connect the shore power cable to the boat before connecting it to the shore power.

  3. Disconnect the shore power cable from the shore power before disconnecting from the boat.

  4. Close the hatch of the boat’s shore power connection.

Unplug the shore power cable before starting the engines. Starting the engines with the shore power cable connected may break  the battery isolators.

The system’s main fuse is located in a separate control panel. The system includes a battery charger, which starts charging batteries automatically when the boat has been connected to shore power. The location of the components is presented in the section Electrical System. 

The shore power system needs to be checked at least biannually. Always disconnect the shore power cable when the system is not in use. Metal casings of installed electrical equipment must always be connected to earth in the boat electrical system. Use electrical equipment equipped with earth protection only.

Risk of electric shock and fire!

  • Do not touch an energized high voltage system.

  • Do not change the plug of the shore power cable. Use compatible connectors only.

  • Try to minimize the risk of electric shock, short circuit and fire.

  • Do not allow the shore power cable to hang in the water. If it does, a hazardous electric field could be created in the water.

  • Never modify the connections on the shore power cable. Use compatible connectors only.

  • If the earth fault breaker is tripped, disconnect the shore power cable immediately. In such a case contact a qualified electrician for repairs before the system is used again.

To avoid an electric shock and risk of fire:

  • Switch off the shore power switch before connecting and disconnecting the cable.

  • Connect the shore power cable to the boat before connecting it ashore.

  • Disconnect the shore power cable ashore before disconnecting it from the boat.

  • Close the hatch to the shore power socket on the boat carefully, avoiding getting it wet.