Gen/Shorepower Transfer Switch

[Tricia II]

I have a 1966 41TC. My Gen/Off/Shorepower transfer switch is bad. I cannot find a single pole 120 volt transfer switch that fits my electrical panel. It it an up/down switch, not a rotary switch.
If anyone knows where I can purchase one, let me know. I don't want to build or buy a whole new panel just for the one switch. A rotary switch I found at a local shop is too deep to fit in the panel.
My electrical panel is original Hatteras and original to the boat.

 

[Captain Ralph]

Repairable?
A picture?
Any mfg or part number on the switch?
Called Sam's yet?

 

[Boatsb]

The old one was a motor control switch and is not easy to find a replacement.

The rotary switch is a bit larger on the outside so the door may not close but it's a much better choice. There is no safe and reliable fix for the old switch.

 

[Tricia II]

Not repairable. They don't answer and won't reply back to messages. Boat is 2 hours away. I cannot see any numbers on it.It looks like a huge light switch,

 

[warrenw]

Do your transfer switch description makes me think of the ones I have on my 47 Commander for the HVAC load source.(three black toggle switches in photo below) These are DPDT and carry 30A each.

I have been told these are still available at electrical supply houses.

 

[Tricia II]

That's exactly what they look like.

 

[SKYCHENEY]

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https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-1288-I-30-Amp-277-Volt-Double-Pole/dp/B003AUIRNY?th=1

 

[Boatsb]

You need a 2 pole for hot and neutral.

 

[Tricia II]

Going to check the electric supply house tomorrow.Thanks.

 

[Captain Ralph]

I thought that was, what it could be. Had a bunch of them on an ole CC Roamer I used to work on. They went to all the A C units.
Wow, shore / gen transfer switch? More heavy duty than I thought.

Looks like support has some suggestions already. Please keep us up on your adventures.

 

[Tricia II]

Circled in picture. Pretty sure the ones you suggested will work.

 

[Tricia II]

I had to end up ordering one. Due to COVID, the electrical supply stores in the area said the distributers are all out of stock.

 

[warrenw]

For reference, I think the correct toggle switch is:

EATON #7811K5
Switch, Toggle; Bat-Handle; 30A/125V AC; DPDT; On-Off-On
SKU # 78211657094
Manufacturer Series: 7800 Series

The toggle handle on these is longer than a "standard" traditional light switch based on the ones on my boat.

 

[Tricia II]

Thanks

 

[Bernd1972]

There are autimatic source switches availeable for off-grid purposes and they are rather affordable. Why not have an automatic switching unit and only control lights in the panel?

 

[Tricia II]

My a/c's are on a different panel with a different type transfer switch. It looks like the a/c panel was added later, it is in the closet by the rear berth door.I don't need an automatic transfer switch, if power goes out, the gen does not automatically start up.

 

[Tricia II]

They ship fast.$141

 

[Tricia II]

New one fit perfect. After pulling the old one, I found out it was a wire burned under the insulation, but changed out anyway. Saved the old one just in case.The issue couldn't be found without pulling the old switch.

 

[SeaEric]

My a/c's are on a different panel with a different type transfer switch. It looks like the a/c panel was added later, it is in the closet by the rear berth door.I don't need an automatic transfer switch, if power goes out, the gen does not automatically start up.

The panel for the Air Cond in the closet was Hatteras factory. Mine has it.