Plugs & Sockets

Our Plugs & Sockets range covers marine-grade electrical plugs and sockets for 12V and shore-power connections – built to resist corrosion and moisture ingress in a way standard household fittings aren’t.

Always use marine-rated plugs and sockets rather than household equivalents anywhere near a boat’s electrical system, since standard fittings corrode quickly in a damp, salty environment and aren’t sealed against moisture ingress the way marine ones are. Match voltage and current rating to what you’re connecting – a 12V accessory socket and a shore-power connection are different systems and shouldn’t be mixed up. If you’re wiring in a new socket, use appropriately rated cable and protect the circuit with a fuse sized to the load, and if you’re not confident with marine electrics, this is worth having checked by a qualified marine electrician.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use household plugs and sockets on a boat?

No – use marine-rated fittings, which resist corrosion and are sealed against moisture ingress in a way household equivalents aren’t.

Should I fuse a new socket circuit?

Yes – protect it with a fuse sized to the load, and have the work checked by a qualified marine electrician if you’re not confident with the wiring yourself.