{"id":6170,"date":"2022-05-11T06:30:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T06:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/?p=6170"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:12:43","slug":"is-your-boat-safety-worthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/uncategorized\/is-your-boat-safety-worthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Boat Safety-worthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6170\" class=\"elementor elementor-6170\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba812d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ba812d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f127c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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your boat safety-worthy. Our revolutionary products feature the latest technology<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7802ba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7802ba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before spending many of your summer days on the water, we\u2019ll help get your boat safety-worthy. Our revolutionary products feature the latest technology and highest quality materials that you\u2019ll find easy to use and install. In this blog article, we\u2019ll cover which SmartPlug products and other items you\u2019ll need to keep you safe on every boating excursion you\u2019ll take this season and beyond.<\/p><p><strong>Items to Get Your Boat Safety-worthy<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>SMARTPLUG TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inlets:<\/strong>\u00a0Our inlets provide 27 times more electrical contact area eliminating the overheating conditions seen with twist-type connectors. The solid sleeve connection and weatherproof seal make SmartPlug the preferred option. The mounting flange holes match existing inlets so they can be easily installed to replace the old twist-type inlet products in minutes. Our inlets are designed with high-performance and flame-resistant material and are offered in a variety of colors to match your boat.<\/li><li><strong>Connectors:<\/strong>\u00a0SmartPlug connectors feature LED Two Color Reverse Polarity and Power Lights \u2013 one red and one blue LED light for Safe\/Unsafe Electrical Power Indication under Reverse Polarity Conditions. The connector\u2019s unique body shape includes a sleeve design that fits snugly within the inlet, removing all tension from pins and clips, and can easily be inserted with one hand. Dual 316 stainless steel side locking levers help keep the connection tight and secure.<\/li><li><strong>Cordsets:<\/strong>\u00a0SmartPlug cordsets replace old, outdated twist-type shore power cords and the cables use tinned wire to minimize corrosion from the elements. Our Superflex cables combine flexibility and durability, and are easy to coil even in freezing weather. Marine cordsets also come with a cool blue LED Power indicator light that glows when power is on and features a weatherproof seal for the boat side and the industry standard three-pin twist-type connector for the marina power pedestal.<\/li><li><strong>ELCI:<\/strong>\u00a0After falling or unknowingly jumping into water that\u2019s been electrified by a boat\u2019s faulty wiring can trigger total body immobility and even stop a heart, tragically resulting in a drowning fatality. Our ELCI solution helps prevent this from happening with its sophisticated design, consisting of two components, a ground fault sensor used in tandem with a UL-489 listed circuit breaker with a built-in shunt trip and auxiliary switch. This combined package provides power and fault status indicators and identifies between a ground fault versus a short circuit trip.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>SAFETY GEAR &amp; EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Life Jackets (also referred to as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Throwable PFDs Such as Throw-Cushions or Life Rings<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Flares or SOS LED Electronic Visual Distress Signals<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fire Extinguishers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Air Horn or Whistle<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Navigation Lights<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ITEMS<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sun Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat, Buff UV products, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Spare Clothing in a Waterproof Bag:<\/strong>\u00a0The weather can change without notice, so it\u2019s best to be prepared.<\/li><li><strong>First Aid Kit<\/strong>: Stocked with bandages, alcohol swabs, pain reliever medication, and more.<\/li><li><strong>Plenty of Drinking Water and Snacks:<\/strong>\u00a0In the unfortunate event you do get stranded out on the water or out longer than expected, you\u2019ll have plenty of nourishment aboard.<\/li><li><strong>Tools and Spare Parts:<\/strong>\u00a0Fuses, spark plugs, etc.<\/li><\/ul><p>Before you venture out on your next boating adventure, please make safety a priority and stock your boat with SmartPlug and all the items we mention above, along with everything you require for a little fun. If you\u2019ll be fishing, don\u2019t forget your fishing license and fishing poles. Just boat cruising? Grab a few towels and perhaps a float and some snorkeling gear in case you and your crew decide to go for a swim.<\/p><p>Should you have questions about the SmartPlug lineup of products, feel free to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/support\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/dealers\/\"><strong>locate a dealer here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span> Here\u2019s to a wonderful summer 2022 on the water!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Your Boat Safety-worthy? SmartPlug May 11, 2022 6:30 am Before spending summer days on the water, we\u2019ll help get your boat safety-worthy. Our revolutionary products feature the latest technology Before spending many of your summer days on the water, we\u2019ll help get your boat safety-worthy. Our revolutionary products feature the latest technology and highest quality materials that you\u2019ll find easy to use and install. In this blog article, we\u2019ll cover which SmartPlug products and other items you\u2019ll need to keep you safe on every boating excursion you\u2019ll take this season and beyond. Items to Get Your Boat Safety-worthy SMARTPLUG TECHNOLOGY Inlets:\u00a0Our inlets provide 27 times more electrical contact area eliminating the overheating conditions seen with twist-type connectors. The solid sleeve connection and weatherproof seal make SmartPlug the preferred option. The mounting flange holes match existing inlets so they can be easily installed to replace the old twist-type inlet products in minutes. Our inlets are designed with high-performance and flame-resistant material and are offered in a variety of colors to match your boat. Connectors:\u00a0SmartPlug connectors feature LED Two Color Reverse Polarity and Power Lights \u2013 one red and one blue LED light for Safe\/Unsafe Electrical Power Indication under Reverse Polarity Conditions. The connector\u2019s unique body shape includes a sleeve design that fits snugly within the inlet, removing all tension from pins and clips, and can easily be inserted with one hand. Dual 316 stainless steel side locking levers help keep the connection tight and secure. Cordsets:\u00a0SmartPlug cordsets replace old, outdated twist-type shore power cords and the cables use tinned wire to minimize corrosion from the elements. Our Superflex cables combine flexibility and durability, and are easy to coil even in freezing weather. Marine cordsets also come with a cool blue LED Power indicator light that glows when power is on and features a weatherproof seal for the boat side and the industry standard three-pin twist-type connector for the marina power pedestal. ELCI:\u00a0After falling or unknowingly jumping into water that\u2019s been electrified by a boat\u2019s faulty wiring can trigger total body immobility and even stop a heart, tragically resulting in a drowning fatality. Our ELCI solution helps prevent this from happening with its sophisticated design, consisting of two components, a ground fault sensor used in tandem with a UL-489 listed circuit breaker with a built-in shunt trip and auxiliary switch. This combined package provides power and fault status indicators and identifies between a ground fault versus a short circuit trip. SAFETY GEAR &amp; EQUIPMENT Life Jackets (also referred to as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) Throwable PFDs Such as Throw-Cushions or Life Rings Flares or SOS LED Electronic Visual Distress Signals Fire Extinguishers Air Horn or Whistle Navigation Lights ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ITEMS Sun Protection:\u00a0Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat, Buff UV products, etc. Spare Clothing in a Waterproof Bag:\u00a0The weather can change without notice, so it\u2019s best to be prepared. First Aid Kit: Stocked with bandages, alcohol swabs, pain reliever medication, and more. Plenty of Drinking Water and Snacks:\u00a0In the unfortunate event you do get stranded out on the water or out longer than expected, you\u2019ll have plenty of nourishment aboard. Tools and Spare Parts:\u00a0Fuses, spark plugs, etc. Before you venture out on your next boating adventure, please make safety a priority and stock your boat with SmartPlug and all the items we mention above, along with everything you require for a little fun. If you\u2019ll be fishing, don\u2019t forget your fishing license and fishing poles. Just boat cruising? Grab a few towels and perhaps a float and some snorkeling gear in case you and your crew decide to go for a swim. Should you have questions about the SmartPlug lineup of products, feel free to\u00a0contact us\u00a0or\u00a0locate a dealer here. Here\u2019s to a wonderful summer 2022 on the water!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[251,93,134,208,95,221,130,91,131,68,274,56,235,222,227,87],"class_list":["post-6170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-50-amp-rv-inlet","tag-boat-accessories","tag-boat-shore-power-kit","tag-boating-and-marine-accessories","tag-boating-safety-tips","tag-elci","tag-marine-supply","tag-rv-power-cords","tag-rv-power-inlet-30-amp","tag-rv-shore-power-plug","tag-shore-power-connections","tag-smartplug","tag-smartplug-cordsets","tag-smartplug-elci","tag-smartplug-inlet-connector","tag-smartplug-technology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6170"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6170\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.smartplug.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. 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