angus99
Guru
We touched bottom in the middle of the channel on the Trent Severn yesterday and I want to inspect my props. With the holiday, it would be Tuesday before we could be hauled and Friday before we’d have any hope of being back underway. If I can confirm that there’s prop damage (plus other things I want to inspect) I may be able to schedule work ahead of arriving at Bayport Marina in Midland and limp on down there.
I’m aware of the potential for shock hazards while diving near docks in fresh water. But I’m wondering if our position on the Dock and other things I’ll describe below would mitigate the risk. I’d appreciate any thoughts from electrically savvy folks on this.
We are on a T-head at the Port of Orillia, which has brand new docks and wiring. Our stern, where I’d dive, is over 50 feet from the nearest pedestal. Even though I have an isolation transformer, I plan to unplug my boat, wait until tomorrow when all of the nearby boats are gone and switch off all the nearby breakers. In other words, I would be hundreds of feet from any plugged-in boats that might be leaking voltage and the boats would be between me and the shore/source of power.
Finally, I would secure myself with a rope, just in case.
I know divers do this all the time in fresh and salt water—and maybe I’m over-thinking it, but I want to be extra cautious.
I’m aware of the potential for shock hazards while diving near docks in fresh water. But I’m wondering if our position on the Dock and other things I’ll describe below would mitigate the risk. I’d appreciate any thoughts from electrically savvy folks on this.
We are on a T-head at the Port of Orillia, which has brand new docks and wiring. Our stern, where I’d dive, is over 50 feet from the nearest pedestal. Even though I have an isolation transformer, I plan to unplug my boat, wait until tomorrow when all of the nearby boats are gone and switch off all the nearby breakers. In other words, I would be hundreds of feet from any plugged-in boats that might be leaking voltage and the boats would be between me and the shore/source of power.
Finally, I would secure myself with a rope, just in case.
I know divers do this all the time in fresh and salt water—and maybe I’m over-thinking it, but I want to be extra cautious.