This Week's Neat Idea-Power cable storage solution

by Sail-World Cruisin' on 15 Oct 2007 If you've often struggled to find and drag out the power cable on arrival into a marina or other shore power source, and you have a sailing boat of more than 40 feet, you might like to consider this neat solution to power cable storage.

The Glendinning Cablemaster was developed to automatically extend, retract, and store your boat's shore power cable. The Cablemaster has a number of features that make it an essential part of today's well-equipped yacht.

Eliminates heavy lifting - the Cablemaster significantly reduces the effort required to extend, retract, and store your 30-200 amp shore power cable with powered extension and retraction.

No slip rings or brushes - unlike industrial reels, our system does not carry shore power through slip rings or brushes, which may be susceptible to moisture and corrosion in the marine environment. There is no chance of poor electrical connections creating a 'hot spot', low voltage, or possible fire hazard because the shore power cable is hard-wired into the boat.
Unlimited storage capacity - the Cablemaster can handle any length of cable and is limited only by the amount of cable storage area provided within your vessel.

Relocate power cable storage - allows you to store the power cable in storage areas otherwise inaccessible, freeing up valuable deck storage space for other uses.

There are 3 different models to choose from:

CM-4 Cablemaster for 30amp or TV/telephone cable (up to .80' diameter)
CM-7 Cablemaster for 50 amp shore power cable (up to 1.25' diameter)
CM-8 Cablemaster for 100+ amp shore power cable (up to 1.625' diameter)

SALES LITERATURE
Cablemaster Brochure - 286kb
Chinese Brochure - 423kb
Dutch Brochure - 286kb
Italian Brochure - 286kb
TV-CM Brochure - 397kb
TV-Tele Cable Brochure - 644kb
Radio Remote Brochure - 133kb

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

CM-4 Dimensions - 126kb
CM-7 Dimensions - 215kb
CM-8 Dimensions - 145kb

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Cablemaster Accessories - 2.2mb
CM Applications Guide - 364kb
Cablemaster Manual - 548kb
CM-8 Rotater Application - 96kb
CM Technical Info Guide - 108kb
CM Remote Programming - 76kb
CM Install Examples - 60kb
CM Motor Replacement - 68kb
Cable Install thru Limit Switch - 36kb
Radio Remote Noise Filter Installation - 64kb

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The basic Cablemaster consist of:

1) Power Unit - the Power Unit provides the base and consists of the chassis, gears, rollers, and motor. Optional installation accessories are often attached to the power unit to aid in difficult installation locations.

2) Stainless Steel Hawse Pipe - the Hawse Pipe is the visible conduit through which the shore power cable travels for access on deck.

3) Limit Switches (In / Out) - the Limit Switches 'limit' the length of travel of the shore power cable in either direction (in/out).

When installed properly, each Cablemaster unit will extend and retract your boat's shore power cable and store it in the storage area that the installer has designated. The Cablemaster does not require any storage container - the shore power cable can 'free-fall' into any void space that can handle the amount of cable. Typically the Cablemaster can handle up to 75 ft. of shore power cable. Optional storage containers are available through Glendinning to aid in the asthetic look of your storage area.

For more information or to find how to purchase, go to their Website