DON’T DO THIS!

I recently bought a 1975 Pearson 30. Shorepower was an “optional extra” at that time and was not taken up by the buyer. When I got the boat, there was an electric heater on board and a jury-rigged power cable that was stuffed into the chain locker (photo 1). As far as I can tell, the setup was this: Plug black “custom” power cord into the dock supply with NEMA 30 A plug. Run the cord through the hawse pipe and back into the V-berth area. Then use domestic power extensions (multiple…DON’T DO THIS!