Hi,
I just picked up this 1979 Pacemaker 33 SportFish a few weeks ago, and am having problems with the shore power system. I have 2-30 amp Feeds to a 60 Amp 120 VAC Box. When I bought the boat, it was in a covered slip, and the owner noticed that some of the receptacles were dead. After towing to my dock, I tried tying in to my 20 amp GFCI 120 VAC Receptacle, but every time I tried to switch something on, the GFCI tripped. I mean just turning some lights on, the GFCI tripped. I checked the polarity with the plug in testers, and the receptacle on my dock is correct. Where do I start in troubleshooting? I pulled each of the breakers, and then did a continuity test, and they were all working properly.
I don't mind getting my hands dirty, but really don't like being jolted with 120 VAC. I am at a loss as to how to proceed. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Seth Anderson
Moon, VA
I just picked up this 1979 Pacemaker 33 SportFish a few weeks ago, and am having problems with the shore power system. I have 2-30 amp Feeds to a 60 Amp 120 VAC Box. When I bought the boat, it was in a covered slip, and the owner noticed that some of the receptacles were dead. After towing to my dock, I tried tying in to my 20 amp GFCI 120 VAC Receptacle, but every time I tried to switch something on, the GFCI tripped. I mean just turning some lights on, the GFCI tripped. I checked the polarity with the plug in testers, and the receptacle on my dock is correct. Where do I start in troubleshooting? I pulled each of the breakers, and then did a continuity test, and they were all working properly.
I don't mind getting my hands dirty, but really don't like being jolted with 120 VAC. I am at a loss as to how to proceed. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Seth Anderson
Moon, VA