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Isolation Transformer?

Discussion in 'Princess Yacht' started by Lazy Days, Dec 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM.

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  1. Lazy Days, Dec 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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    Lazy Days

    Lazy Days New Member

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    I have just bought a 1999 model Princess (Viking) 20M .

    This yacht does not have an isolation transformer on the shorepower circuit. Is it common practice not to have an isolation transformer?
  2. SplashFl, Dec 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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    No idea if common or not but mine does not have one.
  3. ranger58sb, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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    In our previous boat brand, they weren't commonly installed until circa 2003.

    -Chris
  4. Pascal, Dec 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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    Common on smaller boats especially from “budget” builders.
  5. Capt J, Dec 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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    A lot of boats your size don't have isolation transformers. Keep in mind the builder is from England and they use different electricity there. So building for the American market wasn't something second nature for them as far as electricity goes at that time.