Abstract: In a first aspect, a multi-hull platform boat comprises an upper deck or platform that is secured to a plurality of longitudinally extending hulls via a plurality of corresponding longitudinally extending connectors. Each connector extends from the bottom of the platform above a corresponding hull. The platform is constructed with a continuous uninterrupted planar lower support spanning the area between the connectors. The lower support is preferably made from one or more moldable materials and may be covered with a finish coating. In a second aspect, a multi-hull platform boat has a platform with a relatively planar upper support surface and a wedge-shaped base extending from the upper support surface of the platform to the bottom of the hulls. The base is wedge-shaped such that it increases in height from the front to the rear of the boat.

Abstract: A shore power access system (10) for directing shore power to a power distribution center (34) of a boat (12) includes at least two shore power inlets (30) mountable onboard the boat. The shore power inlets (30) are connectable with a source (40) of shore power located off-board the boat (12) to receive shore power from the off-board source. Actuatable switching devices (32) establish an electrical connection between one of the shore power inlets (30) and the boat power distribution center (34). The switching devices (32) are operatively connectable to the shore power inlets (30) and to the boat power distribution center (34). The switching devices (32) are actuatable manually or automatically.