Bow Thruster
- Thread starter Bayou Boy
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not sure what you are asking, but I have one on my 30 Marlin and love it. even with twin engines, the wind really takes the bow around like it had a sail. the bow thruster is worth every penny. At least for me.
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Hi,
Same here. When I bought my boat it came with one. At the time, I didn't think it was required and if I had the option I would not have had one. Since then I've found it to be a nice thing to have - especially because my children are small and it is usually me docking alone - maybe with my wife holding a fender. So while really not needed, with it you can pretty much land it first time every time.
Same here. When I bought my boat it came with one. At the time, I didn't think it was required and if I had the option I would not have had one. Since then I've found it to be a nice thing to have - especially because my children are small and it is usually me docking alone - maybe with my wife holding a fender. So while really not needed, with it you can pretty much land it first time every time.
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FWIW...
Grady used Side Power 12dc thrusters. You need a heavy gauge wire and appropriate fuse protection from the battery to the thruster. Not sure of the exact model they ship today, but this will give you a good idea.
http://www.imtra.com/244e74c0-1222-49d6 ... detail.htm
Grady used Side Power 12dc thrusters. You need a heavy gauge wire and appropriate fuse protection from the battery to the thruster. Not sure of the exact model they ship today, but this will give you a good idea.
http://www.imtra.com/244e74c0-1222-49d6 ... detail.htm
Thanks very much for the replies. We are having one installed. We'll get back to ya'll after we play with it a while.
Had a 330 express with bow thruster and it was easier to dock than my 20 ft bay boat. You could teach almost anyone to dock it with a bow thruster. It really shines when the winds are blowing.
I had the bow thruster installed by Florida Bow Thrusters who used a mobile unit to come to my marina in Panama City FL. I met them while I was at the Miami boat show. It was around $8k. It is my new favorite toy. It looks like a factory job.