AC WORKS® Connector — 2018

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As exciting as it is to prepare your boat for a season full of fishing, relaxing on the water and entertaining friends or family, if you don't properly prepare you will find yourself grounded.  Here are some tips to make sure your boat will stay afloat all summer long.  Charge, install and test all batteries.  Inspecting the operation of the electrical systems and all electronics on the boat.  Test the cabin switches.  Remove anti-freeze from any water systems on your boat.  Flush, the anti-freeze from the water tank and then connect the pump so you can flush the lines.   Once...

It can be exciting to get that boat out of storage, de-winterized and out in the water, but make sure you are taking the proper precautions before you are caught without power or having a costly problem with your power system.  Read the following information to learn more about your boat power system and your power supplies.  Make sure your boat’s connection switch is off before plugging your power cable in or taking the cable out of your boat inlet.  Connect your AC WORKS® brand adapter to your boat before you connect to the shore power pedestal.  Disconnect your shore power...