Shore Power Adapters for the Bahamas

[robgrant1]

I've got a single 30 amp plugin on the boat and I'm planning to visit the Bahamas next fall. Should I pick up a 30 amp female to a 50 amp male pigtail while they're on sale at Defender or won't I need one? Or do I need some other adapter for the trip?

Here's what I'm looking at:
Marinco Pigtail 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male

[FSMike]

Bahamas power is the same as USA, if you go to a marina that only has 50 amp you will need an adapter or splitter no matter what country you're in.

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by FSMike

Bahamas power is the same as USA, if you go to a marina that only has 50 amp you will need an adapter or splitter no matter what country you're in.

Right, but I have read that the single, 50-amp pedestal is more common in the Bahamas. In your experience, is that the case?

[capt.ron320]

I'm on my second winter in the Bahamas. Many marinas here have only the 50amp receptacles. You definitely should have the adapter.


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[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by capt.ron320

I'm on my second winter in the Bahamas. Many marinas here have only the 50amp receptacles. You definitely should have the adapter.


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Thank you Captain Ron! Is this the suitable adapter?

Marinco Pigtail 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male

[capt.ron320]

Yes, that's the adapter I have.


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[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by capt.ron320

Yes, that's the adapter I have.


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Thanks Captain! I owe you an ICB when (and if) I make to the Bahamas!

[rwidman]

You don't have to leave the USA to need that adapter. Many marinas in the USA have only 50 amp outlets or will put you I a slip with only a 50 amp outlet. Some will loan you one, some will not.

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by rwidman

You don't have to leave the USA to need that adapter. Many marinas in the USA have only 50 amp outlets or will put you I a slip with only a 50 amp outlet. Some will loan you one, some will not.

Which (maybe) begs the question: How often do you find only 100 amp outlets? Are there other adapters that you would recommend carrying?

[btrayfors]

100-amp outlets are for larger yachts; they're found normally in marinas which can accommodate the mega-yachts. Ours, Capital Yacht Club, has these but only on T-heads where the mega-yachts dock. Also available on the T-heads, though, are the 50A outlets.

Bottom line: get the 50A male to 30A female adapter. It's all you'll likely need.

Bill

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by btrayfors

100-amp outlets are for larger yachts; they're found normally in marinas which can accommodate the mega-yachts. Ours, Capital Yacht Club, has these but only on T-heads where the mega-yachts dock. Also available on the T-heads, though, are the 50A outlets.

Bottom line: get the 50A male to 30A female adapter. It's all you'll likely need.

Bill

Thanks Bill! The adapter is on order.

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by btrayfors

100-amp outlets are for larger yachts; they're found normally in marinas which can accommodate the mega-yachts. Ours, Capital Yacht Club, has these but only on T-heads where the mega-yachts dock. Also available on the T-heads, though, are the 50A outlets.

Bottom line: get the 50A male to 30A female adapter. It's all you'll likely need.

Bill

This begs the question, 50A125V or 50A 125/250V?


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[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

This begs the question, 50A125V or 50A 125/250V?


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Indeed it does, Sailmonkey!

[btrayfors]

I believe you'll find the 50A 125/250 to be the most common.

YMMV of course, as always :-)

Bill

[robgrant1]

Originally Posted by btrayfors

I believe you'll find the 50A 125/250 to be the most common.

YMMV of course, as always :-)

Bill

So I should have both the 30 to 50 125 and the 30 to 50 125/250 or just the 30 to 50 125/250?