We have had our 220v wired boat in the US for a year now. ?We live aboard and are docked, so have use plenty of power on a continual basis. ?We have A/C, washer/dryer, TVs, kitchen appliances, etc.?The marina we are in actually runs 208v 60h. ?We are on an end tie, so actually usually only get about 204v. ?We also have 2 boat side plugs, 32A and 18(?)a. ?
When we were looking at the boat, we were worried about this as well. ?But the value on the boat was worth the risk.?
After a year. - Happy as can be. ?We have very little issues. ?But you do have to think through stuff.
We have several inverters on the boat. ?I have 1 500w in the galley for misc appliances. ?Things that take much power don't work, so you have to plan accordingly. ?We also added 220v EU plugged appliances (toaster over, microwave, toaster). ?All purchase off of amazon or eBay. ?No issues with any of them. ?
I have a second inverter for TV/stereo electronics. ?Most will handle 110v/220v. ?But some don't. ?Plug accordingly. ?Laptops, cell phones, etc all just plug into the 220v system, with cheap plug adapters. ?I bought a box of 12 plug adapters on eBay for like $5.
We were worried about the A/C. ?But ran it frequently late summer, last year. ?The only issue we had was an occasional "low voltage" shutdown on the big salon A/C unit. ?But this is because its getting 203v(ish) and its not while about that. ?When we have been places with proper 220v, no issues with the 60h vs 50h. ?
The only thing we can't run off of shore power is the washer/dryer. ?It really wants the 50h. ?So we use the marina facilities, which frankly is a lot faster. ?Or, for that small load of delicates that the Admiral wants done, we run the generator. ?Give me an opportunity to run it to cycle fuel anyway. ?
Things that don't work - Guests hair dryers and hair straighteners. ?I try to tell them that you are on a boat and put it up on a ponytail. ?But some like to see the flash and blue smoke of their favorite hair appliance when they plug in. ?We did buy a 220v EU plug hairdryer on amazon, just so I can say I have one.
Generally, its 98% painless. ?You do have to think though new stuff, and know what things draw, power wise. ?But it really hasn't been a problem at all. ?I would buy another 220v50h EU boat in a heartbeat. ?
Hope that helps.
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Stuart
S/V Rum Away
2017 Lagoon 450S #33
