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Originally posted by DoubleNDo you happen to have another dock in close proximity to yours? One that has shore power ran to it. If you do, and it is close enough, that could also cause this.
Hopefully you have solved your problem tho.
NN
DoubleN, not being an ass, but if a neighboring dock has enough of a short to light up a neighboring dock… That’s above and beyond normal and one heck of a breaker not to trip.
Guys, I have seen stray voltage from neighboring docks destroy the tilt and trim on one boat. Another location it severly damaged the lower unit on several boats. The current traveled a good 200’ from the problem dock. I’m more concerned about safety. It was fairly easy to find. Stuck a screw driver in the earth, attached one lead of the volt meter to the screwdriver and threw the other lead in the water. Had to make an extension to the lead. Moved from dock to dock until the voltage was highest. Turned off the power to the dock and voltage went away. Turned power back on and voltage came back.
Fred, I’ve had stray shore power current from a neighboring boat at the dock eat up my nibral prop. If the boat stays in the water at a marina, a neighbor with an electrical fault is very possible to be the culprit.
Again, it’s a job for a professional.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Larry; I’m gonna hate to hear that someone had to be fished outta water when all the conditions line up!!!
Won’t matter which dock is at fault,hope it never happens;; especially if a child or anyone just playing around in the water,know what I mean???
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