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One device safeguards your entire array of
vital, and expensive, electronic equipment
onboard the vessel...
electronic equipment onboard the vessel, providing
peace of mind and smooth stopovers at any
port. Isolation transformers also protect you and
your guests from in-water electric shock.
The Charles Marine unit’s heavy-duty encapsulation
resists shock, vibration and fluctuations
in temperature, so your transformer is low-maintenance
and lasts the life of your boat. It’s also the
only Marine UL-approved isolation transformer,
guaranteeing users an unprecedented level of
safety. Isolation transformers provide the best
protection from potential shore-side hazards,
giving you peace of mind as you start your next
adventure.
The added features of Charles’ products
mean that all you’ll have to worry about the next
time you pull into dock is how to keep the music
and refreshments in safe hands.
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SHIP TO SHORE
Charles Marine isolation transformers take the worry out of plugging in
so you can hook up to good times
BY AMY WEINFURTER
After a long day of cruising and
entertaining on your boat, the
thought of getting back to the
dock—to finally crack open some cold beverages
or heat up some of your famous paella for dinner—can
be music to happy, wind-blown ears.
You expertly pull into port, envisioning the warm shower that awaits you after the night is over and
listening to your guests good-naturedly argue over who gets to play DJ for the night. As you trail your
Charles Marine cables over to connect to shore power, your breath catches for an instant and you look
with trepidation at the lights and music coming from the large yacht next door. In all the commotion,
you nearly forgot that without a good power connection, the party might just end early.
Hooking up to shore power can be a tricky and sometimes risky business. There’s often no way
to check on a connection’s reliability or predict the way marina power will affect a boat’s
electrical system. Fortunately, isolation transformers take the worry out of plugging in, putting
an end to anxious guessing games upon arrival at port. By electrically isolating boats
from shore, transformers protect them from power nemeses such as galvanic corrosion,
fluctuations in power and noise and polarity problems.
Isolation transformers work by isolating the AC shore power from the boat’s AC power
system, making your boat impervious to power surges and interruptions, and reducing fire
hazards. Additionally, Charles Marine transformers come with a unique full current-carrying
shield, which makes them capable of withstanding up to a 3,000- to 5,000-amp
surge. In the most extreme case, even a lightning strike won’t adversely affect the boat’s electronic
system.
In addition to protecting your electronics, Charles Marine’s Iso-Boost function ensures
STEVEN J. CONWAY
that onboard appliances always get the
voltage they need to operate properly.
In the past, a boat in an unlucky spot
(like the last slip on the dock or right
beside a large, power-hungry yacht)
might struggle to get enough power.
This common hitch leads to dimmed
lights, overheated motors and slowheating
stoves. Since motor-driven
appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners
require a full 240V to work
properly, this is also problematic if you
want to kick back in cool comfort or
enjoy a frozen treat. The Iso-Boost lets
you leave such worries behind, so that
the only thing you have to stress about
is whether to choose a popsicle or an ice
cream sandwich.
Transformers also prevent galvanic
corrosion, a dockside threat that
degrades metals electrochemically. It
causes corrosion that eats away propellers
and any zinc onboard, threatening
the health of your vessel. The
transformer eliminates this damage
and the need to invest in a dedicated
galvanic isolator, saving you money
and extraneous equipment.
The benefits of isolation transformers
extend beyond the immediate
protection they provide from power
surges, galvanic corrosion and noise
and polarity glitches. Cost-effective
safety precautions mean more time
spent on the water and fewer
headaches. One device safeguards your
entire array of vital, and expensive,
STEVEN J. CONWAY
The ladies and gentlemen of F Dock in Chicago’s Burnham Harbor like their fun well-powered.
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It’s easy to toast the good times when the tunes are cranking and the champagne is flowing nice and cold.
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