9 Comments
tom truman
where to you connect the ground to in a 1972 sailboat without an inboard?
Frank
Can I replace what’s listed and use model 8100 instead?
Jason
Tom, if you don't have a motor, or even if you do, consider a bonding plate. This brings ground to the outside of the boat, just like grounding to the engine (via the shaft).
Henry Medlock
Greetings I am working with an existing 2 pole, 30 A., 1 phase, 120v. A.C. panel in an old boat (1981 Sea Ray). It has the green and white busses connected, is that correct? The green is connected to the I/O engine block and the A.C./D.C. inverter is stand alone and not connected to the panels distribution in any way. Thanks Hank
Peter Kennedy
Having the ground and neutral connected on board the boat is a fatal error that will cause the electrocution of anyone in the water around the boat.
Randy Gadikian
Thanks for the great article. Now all I have to do is figure out where I want my outlets. And what type of box to use to house the outlets. Randy
john
I have a Victron inverter/Charger, should the ELCI breaker be located before or after the Inverter? Thanks
joe
I have an aluminum boat with outboard motors. How do I setup my ground for AC (shore) system?
Peter Kennedy
This definitely requires either a galvanic isolator or an isolation transformer.
Paul
Does it matter where the 120V inlet is installed? I have a 27' sailboat and putting the inlet on the outside of the boat is impractical as are very few locations that would be easily doable. I am considering putting the inlet inside the cockpit away from the companionway. This would mean that the shore power cord would come inside the cockpit and connect to the outlet with the plug sticking into the space under the tiller; I believe this would be practical because generally it is only used in the winter for a dehumidifier and a small heater so it is unlikely to be in the way. My main concern is that this legal.
Dallas Richards
I have a similar situation (1978 Sailboat) with a small outboard. That doesn't leave much to ground to...any thoughts / suggestions? What about the grounding connections from mast to keel, or is that a 'fatal error' too? To negative post on battery?