Come April our product will have been on the market for one year.  There have been three specific misconceptions about the SmartPlug throughout the past year and we want to clear those up today!  First, the SmartPlug shore power system is available for immediate use and you can upgrade and Protect Your Boat Today!  There have been several questions about having to wait because the marina hasn’t yet upgraded.  We want to be very clear about this, the marina DOES NOT need to be converted to the SmartPlug for you to be able to get the benefits of the new system.  The SmartPlug Inlet and Connector (B30ASSY) kit gives you everything you need. Just replace the boatside end of your existing shore power cord, install the new inlet on your boat and your end of the shore power problem is taken care of. 

This brings us to our second misconception, adapters.  There are no adapters needed to be able to use the SmartPlug system.   As we said above, you just need to replace the boatside end of your existing cord and your old inlet and you’re all set!  Once all of our boatside products are available we will be begin releasing dockside products so the marina can also benefit from the protection provided by the SmartPlug System.  When the dockside products are available we will be offering adapters that the marina can use for those who have not yet converted to the SmartPlug system.   

Finally, because the dockside end of your cord will remain the old-style, you will be able to visit any marina or dock equipped with the old standard while still protecting your boat.  Simply bring your converted cord (or one of the upcoming SmartPlug Dual Configuration Cordsets!) with you wherever you cruise.

Happy safe boating!

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