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Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Power Pedestal for Your Marina or Dock Seen at marinas and residential docks located on rivers, lakes, and oceans in various climates across the globe, Marina Electrical Equipment’s iconic array of power pedestals serve as multi-purpose utility stations, delivering power, water, and lighting to vessels of every size and capability. For boaters, shore power is crucial — providing the energy needed to operate onboard systems such as lighting, air conditioning, navigation equipment, pumps, and appliances while docked.  A well-designed power pedestal does more than deliver electricity. It provides safety, convenience, and reliability — ensuring...

Ultimate Buying Guide for Dock & Marina Power Pedestals Whether you’re outfitting a private dock, a marina, or an RV-park, choosing the right power pedestal can make all the difference in safety, durability, and user experience. Below you’ll find the key considerations, recommended features, and a look at some standout provider brands — including HyPower (with its PowerPort®, EnergyMate®, LightCenter® lines) and Marine Fiberglass Direct. 1. What is a Power Pedestal? A power pedestal (sometimes called a dock or shore-power pedestal) is a freestanding utility box installed at a slip or campsite that provides electrical (and often water, lighting, cable/internet) connections to...

The 36-inch power pedestal (Model MFDPEDWE366x6) is engineered for durable performance and versatile functionality, making it an excellent choice for both residential docks and light commercial marina applications. Designed to mount vertically along the dock surface, this pedestal’s slim, streamlined profile not only conserves valuable dock space but also provides a clean, professional appearance that complements any waterfront environment. The MFDPEDWE366x6 is built to accommodate a wide variety of electrical outlet configurations and accessories, allowing customization to meet specific power requirements. Its modular internal design makes installation and future service upgrades simple and efficient — perfect for facilities that may...

An RV power pedestal (sometimes called a campground power pedestal, RV pedestal, or power pedestal) is a fixed outdoor electrical unit installed at each RV site (or group of sites) that provides shore power / utility power access to campers. It typically houses receptacles (e.g. 20-amp, 30-amp, 50-amp), protective devices (circuit breakers, GFCI, metering), and enclosures that weatherproof, secure, and organize the wiring. An economy RV power pedestal is, in effect, a lower-cost or minimal version of such a pedestal. That doesn’t mean “cheap, no safety,” but rather one optimized for cost efficiency: fewer features, more basic materials, simpler design,...

I wanted to express my great pleasure with the leaning bar rail from Marine Fiberglass Direct that I recently had installed on my fly fishing skiff. Adding the additional same footprint plate on the underside of the deck added so much strength and stability to the final installation. Four stainless steel 2-1/2” bolts secure both plates lock tight to the front deck. Enclosed are three photos showing the leaning bar railing installed on my skiff. At 36” tall, it fit perfectly just as I envisioned it would. The ability to “see through” it when hunting for fish is a critical...