T&T: Sealing Shorepower Receptacle on Boat-Threading it Down

[Brent Hodges]

From: "Benson,Joe" <JBenson@rackley.com>

> I believe the newer Marinco cords and receptacles use a half twist lock.
> Much easier to connect.  You might find an inlet on Ebay and replace the
> ring on the cordset.(endsnip)

I've had these twist lock on a previous boat with 50 amp cord, and it is
much easier than the threaded style. HOWEVER, you can't just change the
rings. You would have to change the boat inlet to one that has the twist
lock feature.

Brent Hodges