Is my boat one of the problems? From: harbormaster@gslmarina.com To: gsl-marina@mailman.xmission.com Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:08:27 -0700 Subject: [GSL-Marina] K Dock Electrical and other stuff GSL Slip Renters (especially those on ‘K’ dock). We have been researching the electrical problem on ‘K’ dock. After two long days we have concluded that ‘K’ dock is not the cause of the problem. When we unplug all the boats on the dock, ‘K’ dock registers .2 volts of electricity in the water. This is the same for B, E, and I docks. What this tells us is that ‘K’ dock is not bleeding electricity into the water on its own. When we plug in the majority of the boats, the voltage registered in the water changes little. But, there are nine boats, that when plugged in, are throwing electricity into the water. Five of these boats are throwing in significant amounts of electricity (up to 70 volts cumulatively). This is due to faulty wiring in the boats. And as soon as ‘K’ dock is soaked or significantly wet in a spot, ‘K’ dock becomes a conductor. This is why some have experienced a shock when the dock is wet. We have unplugged several boats on ‘K’ dock. The boats throwing electricity into the water will not be allowed to plug back in until they repair their electrical situation. Why is this problem showing up on ‘K’ dock? Because of another thing we found – unattended heaters! K dock is the most active dock. It is the dock with the most boats. It is the dock with the most boats plugged in. It is the dock with a number of aged boats. And it is the dock with the most number of attended and unattended heaters. The more electricity your boat is drawing the more electricity you throw into the water if there is an electrical problem with your boat. Unattended heaters are NOT acceptable. Another problem with boats bleeding electricity in the water is that it could significantly increase electrolysis on your boat and your neighbors boats. On the good news. The lake IS rising. We have come up 4/10ths of a foot since the end of October. Gate codes have been changed. If you have not sent your contract renewal in, please do so ASAP. They are late now. _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/