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Shore Power Relay - 240V
The 240VAC Shore Power Relay is used to detect presence and loss of AC shore power. The relay is meant to be hardwired directly to your AC distribution panel. This relay is the hard wired alternative to the Siren Marine Shore Power Sensor Plug for boats with 240VAC systems.
Features:
Coil Voltage: 240VAC
Contact Current: 10A
Works with MTC and Siren 3 Pro
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120V AC Shore Power Relay - Wired
The 120VAC Shore Power Relay is used to detect presence and loss of AC shore power. The relay is meant to be hardwired directly to your AC distribution panel.
This relay is the hard wired alternative to the Siren Marine Shore Power Sensor Plug for boats with 120VAC systems.
Features:
Coil Voltage: 120VAC
Contact Current: 10A
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Marine Shore Power Adapter Pigtail L5-30P Male to 5-15R Female
Pigtail shore power 30A to 15A dogbone adapter power cord twist lock L5-30P male to 5-15R female with an LED indicator.
Heavy Duty Over Molded Construction:
Custom grip for comfort
Marine quality
5-year warranty
Led indicator
Female Connector:
15/250A 125V straight blade
Attaches to a cordset or boat inlet
Male Plug:
30A 125V locking
Attaches to dockside receptacle/cordset
Specifications:
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Dimensions: 12 × 6 × 3 in.
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PAM4 Wired DC Relay
The Siren Marine DC Accessory Relay allows users to control any 12v onboard devices, such as A/C, deck or spreader lights, sirens, or strobe lights.
Dimensions: 1.5x0.75x1.19in (box) 11.3in (wire)
Relay may be energized across a wide voltage range from 9VDC to 32VDC.
Ideal for 12VDC and 24VDC circuits.
20mA operating current is constant across the operating range.
Input voltages are polarity-sensitive and diode-protected.
Relay is required to power or switch 12V systems that draw more than 1 Amp via the internal outputs of the MTC.
Works with MTC and Siren 3 Pro
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Marine Shore Power Cords and Adapters
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Marine Shore Power Cables
Marine Shore Power Cords, Marine Shore Power Adapters, Marine Shore Power Connectors
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As the Fall months creep into our calendars, boat owners in cooler climates acknowledge, with sadness, that it’s time to put the boat away.
Outside Storage?
It’s a thought and an option but consider that you may be threatened by snow build up, tornadoes or hurricanes. The success of storing your boat outside depends on how well your boat is protected from the conditions outdoors.
Rinse/Flush
Rinsing the outside of your boat and trailer thoroughly with fresh water will remove excess salt. Pay particular attention to your trailer’s leaf springs, wheel hubs and brakes that are constantly submerged during launching and retrieval of your boat.
Flush your engine's cooling system with fresh water in line with your engine manufacturer’s salt removal recommendations. This will minimize corrosion and overheating issues come spring.
Drain your boat of all water – bilge, head, sink lines, water tanks, sea-cocks, and pipes. If you are in an area with extended periods of freezing, put antifreeze in the low parts if there is still some water present.
Salt
Watch out for salt. Buy a good salt remover to minimize corrosion.
Add fuel stabilizer to top off your fuel tanks. Here is one recommended by CLR Marine.
Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer & Performance Improver - 32oz *Case of 4*
STA-BIL Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer is a diesel additive that keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts and maximized for engine performance. Designed for use with all diesel engines, and all diesel fuels, Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer Diesel formula prevents sludge and sediment formation, cleans and lubricates fuel injectors to improve performance and helps remove water. It is safe to use and recommended for use at every fill up, with the 32 ounce bottle treating up to 320 gallons of fuel.
Batteries
Remove the batteries from your boat and store in your garage or basement.
Batteries should be connected to a battery charger that will give them a good charge and one that w automatically switches to a float/trickle charge to keep your batteries topped up. Match your charger to the type of battery you are charging. Using a charger manufactured for lead acid batteries to charge an AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery will cause damage to the battery.
If you choose to keep your batteries in the boat, connect a solar trickle charger. These chargers will keep your batteries topped off without the hassle of removing heavy batteries from your boat.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior with the proper fiber glass or wood cleaner needed for your boat. Bright work can be cleaned by removing the wood or cleaning it as it is - installed. Be careful to not get the wood cleaner onto the deck surfaces. The exterior should be dried with a chamois cloth. Vinyl seat cushions and backs should be cleaned with vinyl cleaner. Hard surfaces inside the vessel can be wiped with all purpose cleaners. End your cleaning with a coat of wax to the exterior and polish. Don’t forget the bottom paint.
Before you store, spend the time to give your boat a thorough cleaning. CLR Marine has many products by trusted brands such as Powerhouse, Davis Instruments, Jabsco, Shurhold, and Swobbit, to help winterize and clean. You will be grateful in the spring during launch time that your boat is already clean as the new boating season begins.
Cover Up
If you store outside in your yard, driveway, or a boat yard, a boat cover is a must to prevent damage from winter conditions. Leaving your boat in the water is not recommended. The boat is exposed to rough weather, and has a greater possibility of sinking if you aren’t monitoring it often.
https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/boat-outfitting/winter-covers.html
and
https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/winterizing.html
Circle May 21, 2022, on your calendar. The date is almost ten days before Memorial Day, next year when most harbors open for the season. Start your prep work, tune-ups, sanding, and painting to get out on the water and a great boating season. In the meantime, during the cold winter months, cozy up to the fire and read your boating manuals, new safety regulations and weather information.
Fair winds and smooth sailing.
To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please get in touch with CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/.
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Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten.
She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com
©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2021.
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Summer, swimming and boating are all synonymous with having a good time on the water. Whether you are on a boat or on a dock, when the heat of the sun kicks into high gear, your first impulse is to head for the water.
Swimming off a boat or dock can be refreshing, but safety has to be the first consideration. Unfortunately, it is the swimming accidents and statistics about these accidents that stick in our minds.
What to do if you see Electric Shock Drowning
According to ESFI, The Electrical Safety Foundation International, a premier non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace, the following should regarding potential Electric Shock Drowning:
Do not enter the water.
• Turn off the source of power
• Call 911
• Use an insulated device (such as fiberglass rescue crook) to attempt to remove the victim from the water
If a swimmer is experiencing difficulty, such as paralysis, don't let anyone jump in the water! Get the dock power turned off immediately. Most docks have an emergency shut off switch. Contact your dockmaster for its location, or about getting one installed. Anyone using the dock should know where the emergency switch is located.
To assist the swimmer who has been shocked, get a nonmetal device. Stay away from the dock's metal swim ladders.
Electricity can seep into the water from a boat, hot tub, pool or marina. Swimmers can also experience electric shock when reaching for a metal ladder (mentioned above) that has been in the water with electrical current.
The Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating people on the risks of electric shock drowning, has recorded 84 cases in the U.S. since 1986. It may seem like a low number of fatalities, but if it is someone you love who dies, one death is too many.
The best way to avoid electric shock is to install ground fault devices on power sources at the breaker.
A ground fault device protects the entire power source from its start and prevents the current from following any unintended paths during a ground fault (contact between an energized conductor and the ground).
Swimming off the dock in a marina.
Please don't do it. It is a dangerous adventure that can quickly turn fatal. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD), will most likely be fatal. It happens when 120-volt AC (alternating current) from nearby boats, or docks electrocutes or incapacitates swimmers in freshwater. As swimmers enter the water the electricity
paralyzes their muscles, causing the person to drown.
Swimming off a boat
Electric Shock Drowning happens in freshwater and many times involves a swimmer making contact with a metal ladder that is electrically charged. If a swimmer is attempting to board your boat and feels any tingling or paralysis:
• don't jump in the water
• turn off all power on the boat
• Call 911, the marine police, coast guard, or coastguard auxiliary to get help underway.
• Use wooden oars or some nonmetal objects to rescue the swimmer.
More safety features when swimming off a boat
• With swimmers in the water, one adult who knows how to operate the boat should be on board at all times.
• All engines should be off before swimmers enter the water
• A flotation device attached to a tow rope or line secured to the boat should be in the water for a swimmer to grab if needed.
Keeping your boat safe
Talk to marina owners or operators about the danger of ESD. Ask your marina operator to prohibit swimming at their facility and post signs.
Ask marina operators if they are aware of and following the guidelines from NFPA 303 (Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards) and National Electric Code (NEC) 555.
Never use household extension cords on your boat. Shore power cords meeting UL standards are required.
Your boat can be tested and inspected for electricity leaks by a qualified electrician trained to ABYC standards.
Whether in freshwater or saltwater, never dive on your boat for repairs while connected to shore power.
ESD How does it happen
ESD is caused by alternating current (AC) flowing through fresh water encountering a human body. The current tries to pass through the body and causes skeletal muscular paralysis, which ultimately results in a drowning. The above picture shows you how the current flows.
There are many devices that can be installed in the water near your boat, dock or pool to detect electrical leaks that could lead to electric shock. One example is. It is used for boats, pools, and marinas. The ShockAlarm is easy to test and continually monitors while in the water. One user said it had detected electricity in the water on several occasions before swimmers were about to enter. Users suggest that this alarm is in the water at all times when swimmers are present.
Swimming during the summer or anytime should be enjoyable, refreshing, and safe. Have a great summer on the water.
Fair Winds. Smooth Sailing.
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To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please contact CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/.
Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com
©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2020
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Siren Marine's Connected Boat technology is revolutionizing the boat ownership experience by providing boat owners, fleet operators and boat builders with critical information, peace of mind, and a better boating experience.
Track your boat's position, receive alerts when critical events occur, view live video from the boat, access engine metrics, view NMEA information, and control onboard devices remotely.
Specials Closeouts Remanufactured Rebates
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Siren Marine's Connected Boat technology is revolutionizing the boat ownership experience by providing boat owners, fleet operators and boat builders with critical information, peace of mind, and a better boating experience.
Track your boat's position, receive alerts when critical events occur, view live video from the boat, access engine metrics, view NMEA information, and control onboard devices remotely.
Specials Closeouts Remanufactured Rebates
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Wired Shore Power Sensor Plug
The Shore Power Sensor Plug allows boaters to monitor system-critical shore power from anywhere. Receive an alert in the event that shore power is lost and avoid costly system shutdown. The Shore Power Sensor Plug is ideal for larger vessels relying on external power sources to run critical systems while on the dock.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 3ft (wire) 2.5x1.5in (body)
Standard AC to DC adapter, 3V DC output
Plugs into AC outlet
Works with MTC and Siren 3 Pro
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Siren 3 Pro Vessel Management Device
Features:
Providing the ultimate smart boating experience that keeps you connected to your boat 24/7, regardless of boat size, type or use
The Siren 3 Pro provides the modern boating experience by going beyond basic marine GPS, radar & radio solutions to complement your multi-function display (MFD) with Connected Boat® Technology
Together with our easy-to-use App plus global cellular & optional satellite connectivity, our smart boat device connects you to your boat anytime, anywhere
Make your life easier by controlling your boat's lights, A/C & digital switching systems remotely from the palm of your hand
The Siren 3 Pro provides a better boating experience with remote monitoring, helping your boat stay safe, secure & ready to enjoy
Standard Features:
Battery Monitoring (Can monitor up to 2 battery banks, if additional banks are required the Siren Marine Battery Sensor will need to be added.)
GPS Position/Geofence
NMEA 2000
Digital Switching
4G LTE
Features with Add-On Sensors & Accessories:
Engine Metrics
Connected Fluid Tanks
Security/Entry
Bilge
High Water
Shore Power
Temperature
Satellite Compatible
Wireless Sensors 3.0
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Temp Sensor for Siren 3
Monitor the temperature of the cabin, engine room, bait locker, or fridge. Place the Wireless Module in the area that needs to be monitored, link the module to the Siren 3 Pro, and receive alerts if the temperature exceeds or drops below a preset level. The optional temperature probe can be used for measuring the temperature of specific equipment (e.g. engine) or hard-to-reach areas of the boat.
Features:
Compatible with Siren 3 Pro only
Includes: Wireless Sensor Module and Temperature Probe with 3 feet of wire
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Battery Sensor for Siren 3
Monitor battery voltage with the Wireless Battery Sensor, and never worry about a dead battery again. Attach the Battery Connector to one of the boat’s batteries and plug the other end into the Wireless Module. Link the module to the Siren 3 Pro and receive alerts if the battery voltage exceeds or drops below a preset level. Ideal for monitoring multiple batteries on a boat.
Features:
Compatible with Siren 3 Pro only
Includes: Wireless Sensor Module and Battery Connector with 3 feet of wire
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High Water Sensor for Siren 3
The Wireless High-Water Sensor detects if there is water in the bilge and sends an alert to the Siren Marine App if water has risen above the preset level. Mount the Water Probe at the desired height in the bilge and plug the other end into the Wireless Module. Link the module to the Siren 3 Pro and receive alerts if the boat is taking on water.
Features:
Compatible with Siren 3 Pro only
Includes Wireless Sensor Module and Water Probe with 3 feet of wire
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