Extending A.C. on an EC – Add A.C. current access

[hwhayes]

Our 2015 Ranger R21-EC has an A.C. connection mounted on the stern bench locker. It is hard wired to the battery charger. I wanted to have A.C. power available in the cabin primarily to run a dehumidifier while the boat sits on the trailer in the driveway.

I didn’t want to run an extension cord that required leaving the door, hatches or windows open. Additionally, I believe there may be times when I would like to have A.C. power in the cabin for other purposes at a marina.

I found a Plug Power Inlet with Dual 18-Inch Integrated Extension Cords on Amazon that replaces the existing power plug and adds an extra extension outlet,
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TL ... UTF8&psc=1

This plug inlet also has a much better weather seal cap than the original. It was a simple swap but did require three new mounting screws as the old locations didn’t align. I also had to add a plug to the end of the power cable leading to the battery charger. I chose a Leviton 5266-C, 15 Amp, 125 Volt, Industrial Grade, Plug
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V ... UTF8&psc=1

Then I ran an outdoor rated extension cord along the port side of the boat inside the hull exiting inside the port storage cabinet. I used an electrical fish tape to pull the cord.

Photos are in my gallery.

 

[lproulx]

I did much the same thing. I think it's a useful, not too expensive or difficult mod for any 21 ec.

Larry

 

[iggy]

Why not just use the shore power cord. With the A.C. panel you just turn things on and off so you don't pull too much power and trip the breaker.

 

[lproulx]

I don't believe any 21 ec has an AC panel. That's the shortcoming we have overcome with our little mod.

 

[MontereyTug]

I think this is a fantastic idea and is going to be one of my first modifications. I am thinking of using an extension cord with a built in GFCI since I want to use it in my slip attached to shore power.

Anyone know if this setup would cause or increase any galvanic corrosion problems?