Okay, it is now the end of January and the temp where I live is currently -6 below Celsius. Unlike our friends to the south, my boat is frozen and surrounded by snow. This is the time of year that we sit and identify new projects that await us in the hope that spring and splash day are soon to be a reality.

I just returned from Sunny Isles, Florida, where we hung out with a buddy who has unlimited access to a brand new 60 foot Azimut. Had a great time and it was nice to warm the soul with 25 degree Celsius temps.

On this boat they had a shore power cable that automatically delivered/gathered with the flick of a switch. I know I have seen them numerous times in my travels, but I have never used one till now. My current boat does not have one and I have been considering changing that.

If you have one, could you please advise me of the brand name and your views on its use. Is it a must have or a nice to have in your opinion.

Secondly, are the any Carver 444/44 Cockpit owners out there that have one. If so, where is it installed and did it come with the boat, or is it an aftermarket device. I would assume it would go where the shore power receptacle is currently, but not sure. Maybe not enough room or no access there.

Thanks in advance,

Greg