Range of high quality replacement connectors for small shoreline hook-ups. For further guidance on the different types of marine connectors and using shore power, see our guide. Boat inlets are illustrated below purely to aid identification of the correct connector.
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Shoreline Lead Socket
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IEC60309 'Commando'230v 16A IEC60309 230v 16A socket, commonly referred to as a Commando or CEE connector. This is the most common connector used across the UK and Europe for small boats. Note that in contrast to the Victron connector below, the plastic around the boat inlet protrudes outwards and is 43mm diameter. The shoreline socket is recessed inside the blue shell, with an outside diameter of 49mm. 230v 32A and 63A Larger 32A (57mm diameter) and 63A versions (69mm diameter) are also available - contact us for details. Wiring The terminals are marked:
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Shoreline Lead Socket  To Fit Boat Inlet |
Victron Energy/Ratio250v 16A The same connector is marketed under the brand names Victron Energy and Ratio Electronics. Comes complete with rubber end cover. At first glance it can appear the same as the commando connector, as the pins are an identical size and configuration. However, the two types are not cross compatible. In contrast to the commando connector, the pins in the boat inlet are recessed inside. The shoreline socket part protrudes from the outer yellow shell and is 39.5mm in diameter. 250v 32A and 50A Larger 32A (50mm diameter) and 50A (52mm diameter) versions are also available - contact us for details. Wiring The terminals are marked:
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Shoreline Lead Socket
To Fit Boat Inlet |
Marinco230v 16A The Marinco is the European version of the most popular connector in Northern America. The connector has flat blades, pushes in and then twists to lock. Comes complete with rubber protective boot and screw on end cover. The connector will be marked 230v 16A, although it is actually based on the NEMA L5-30 design. The white section of the shoreline socket is 45mm in diameter and 19mm deep, far less than the Hubbell. The outside diameter of the blades in the boat inlet is 27mm. If you look at the boat inlet, one of the blades is an L shape. The blade clockwise from the L shaped blade is wider than the one anti-clockwise. If you look at end of the shoreline connector, the hole anti-clockwise from the L shaped hole is wider than the one clockwise. 230v 32A A larger 32A (50mm diameter) version is available. Wiring The terminals screws are coloured:
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Shoreline Lead Socket
To Fit Boat Inlet |
Hubbell230v 16A The Hubbell connector is also the European version of a connector used in Northern America. The connector has flat blades, pushes in and then twists to lock. Comes complete with rubber protective boot. The connector will be marked 230v 16A, although it is actually based on the NEMA L5-15 design. The white section of the shoreline socket is 45mm in diameter and 35mm deep. The outside diameter of the blades in the boat inlet is smaller than the Marinco at 24mm. If you look at the boat inlet, one of the blades is an L shape. The blade anti-clockwise from the L shaped blade is wider than the one clockwise. If you look at end of the shoreline connector, the hole clockwise from the L shaped hole is wider than the one anti-clockwise. Wiring The terminals screws are coloured:
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