What ever you do on the shore power receptacle, Don't Go Cheap get quality products designed for the application. My prefferece is Hubbell. Radios it is ICOM, I like quality onboard. Safe Cruising Bob Kovach KJ4UGE Chief Engr Bob, Onboard ALLEZ! on the Great Loop Lying Dog River Marina, Mobile Bay, Mobile, AL MTOA 2631, AGLCA1979, USCG-ARC-KJ4UGE, USCG-CWOA, USPS Charleston, S.C., WRCC, DFC