"Jere Lull" wrote

there's only one outlet left now and I need to leave my cord
plugged
in all the time to be sure I'll have power when I need it.

Why?

Because, as a male, I have to defend my turf even if I have no use for
it

As the slips fill up, everyone can do the math and the other boats are
leaving their cords in. I think the real purpose of the screwed down
cord was to say, "THIS IS MY OUTLET!". He clearly wasn't worried
about a hot cord going in the water.

I do only need power occasionally but I don't like unplugging other
boats. Besides, I pay for the use of an outlet. I don't need a solar
charger so why should I pay for one so someone else can have an outlet
he doesn't need?

I spoke to two people at the marina who said they would do something
but it hasn't happened yet. I saw the guy with the double cord
yesterday and got the clear impression that there isn't much load on
the cords (if you know what I mean) but he just likes to know that he
has the power.

My primary power use is to heat up the hot water tank just before
departure. The engine won't heat it but AC brings it up in five
minutes and the engine will then keep it warm. That gives us the
luxury of hot water for dishwashing on our typical late Friday
departure. We can also heat it up for a good dishwash and even a
shower on return.

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Roger Long