Retired Dock Cable
Boat cords, dock feeders, and pedestal whips retired by marinas every season.
SHORE POWER • MARINE CABLE • MARINAS & BOATYARDS
WE BUYSHORE POWER CABLE
Shore power cable is the heavy marine cable connecting boats and ships to dock power, and marinas retire it constantly: damaged cords, upgraded pedestals, and storm takeoffs. It is thick copper in a waterproof marine jacket. If you run a marina, boatyard, or shipyard, that retired cable has a buyer.
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WHAT IT IS, PLAINLY SAID
Dock power cable, explained.
Shore power is the dockside electricity boats plug into at the marina: the cable runs from the dock pedestal to the boat’s inlet, carrying serious current through a waterproof, oil-resistant marine jacket. Boat cords, dock feeder cable, and pedestal whips all belong to this family. Sun, salt, and dock traffic wear them out, and marinas replace them every season.
Heavy Marine Jackets
Waterproof, oil-resistant jackets built for dock life: thick copper inside.
Coils, Not Reels
Typical lots run 50 to 300 pounds: coils that one person can handle.
WHO GENERATES IT
The waterfront’s copper stream
- Marinas: dock cord replacements, pedestal upgrades, and storm damage
- Boatyards: refit and repower projects retire cable by the coil
- Shipyards: vessel shore-power connections on maintenance cycles
- Ports: commercial dock power infrastructure upgrades
- Marine electricians: boat rewires and dock electrical service
- Boat dealers: trade-in cleanouts and service departments
NO MINIMUMSEvery coil counts
One retired boat cord or a season of dock cable: all welcome.
MARINE GRADEWaterproof jackets
Oil- and water-resistant jackets over heavy copper conductors.
BIG LOTSFreight handled
On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
WHAT TO SEND
What to send for a shore-power quote
Shore-power quotes are fast with a photo and a quantity.
- PHOTOS — The cable: coils, plus a close look at the jacket and connectors.
- QUANTITY — Coil counts or estimated pounds. Rough guesses are fine.
- TYPE — Boat cords, dock feeders, or mixed: mixed lots are normal.
- LOCATION — City and state, so bigger lots can be routed for freight.
Prefer email? [email protected]
FROM DOCK TO PAYMENT
How a shore-power deal works.
Send Photos & Quantity
Photos of the cable, how much you have, and your location. One coil or a season of them: every lot starts the same way.
Get a Fast Quote
A real number based on copper content and current market levels. Compare it with confidence.
Ship or Schedule
Small lots ship with simple instructions. On bigger lots, we handle the freight so you do not lift a finger.
Weigh, Settle & Get Paid
Your cable is weighed in the open and priced by grade. Then quick payment by check, wire, or cash.
WHY IRONCREST
Why marinas sell their cable to Ironcrest
- No minimums: one retired boat cord gets the same straight answer as a dock rebuild
- We know marine cable: shore power graded for its heavy copper, jackets handled honestly
- Fast quotes from photos: know what the coils are worth before haul-out season
- Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled: check, wire, or cash
- One direct contact: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174, not a department
- Your material never leaves the United States
ONE DIRECT CONTACT
Talk to Sonny, not a department
Every quote and payment runs through one person who answers the phone: Sonny Johns at 312-880-8174. No portals, no ticket queues, no waiting on a committee.
- FAST QUOTES — Call or send photos for a fast quote on your material.
- QUICK PAYMENT — Quick payment once your lot is weighed and settled.
- NO MINIMUMS — One bucket or a truckload: every seller gets the same straight answer.
- US ONLY — Your material never leaves the United States.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Asked by people holding this material.
Do the plugs and connectors need to come off?
No. Send the cable with connectors attached. They are part of the normal stream and handled in grading.
What about storm-damaged cable?
It is welcome. Storm takeoffs, chafed sections, and sun-cracked jackets still carry the same copper.
I only have a couple of old boat cords. Is it worth calling?
Yes. There are no minimums and every coil counts. A couple of cords still get a fast quote.
Do you buy marine brass too?
Yes, under the marine brass program: propellers, seacocks, and thru-hulls. Mention the whole scope in your photos.
We replace dock cable every season. Can this be recurring?
Yes. Marinas with seasonal replacement cycles can set up a collection rhythm: accumulate, call, and the cable moves on your schedule.
What about other boat wiring?
It is welcome. Boat wiring harnesses and 12-volt boat cable ride along with any shore-power lot: mixed marine wire is normal and each type is graded separately on the breakdown.
What about the dock pedestals themselves?
Pedestals are equipment, not cable. The copper cable is the buy: if a dock rebuild includes both, mention the full scope and we will talk through it.
NO MINIMUMS
That retired dock cable is copper.
Send photos of the cable, a quantity, and your location. You will get a fast quote and a clear breakdown before you commit to anything.
Call 312-880-8174 or email [email protected].