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Thruster installer needed

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by MBevins, Feb 6, 2024.

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  1. MBevins, Feb 17, 2024
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    Yes, the remote is a given and part of the spec. Motoryachtlover nailed it exactly.
  2. DOCKMASTER, Feb 17, 2024
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    I can see why a stern thruster would be much easier in your situation. Whereas splitting the gears works, you have finer control and can feather a thruster much better than just using the wheels. At least that’s been my experience.
  3. MBevins, Feb 17, 2024
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    I agree, but in my case it's really about holding station in a lock or holding the boat to the dock while securing.
  4. sam356, Apr 9, 2024
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  5. Cpt Sous-Leau, Apr 12, 2024
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  6. MBevins, Apr 12, 2024
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    I hear yah, my price from then was the same price range.
  7. Cpt Sous-Leau, Apr 12, 2024
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    I just took a gander through the jetthruster site. Would need a dual pump and four ports for boats over 50' with a fair amount of cabin height(most power yachts). Getting pretty pricey just for the materials. Labor would be higher as well. Looks like a very nice setup with the jet pump, but the cost is a bit high.
  8. MBevins, Apr 12, 2024
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    I to looked into, I couldn't get follow-up to my attempts to put a package together.
    I decided I didn't need to work that hard to spend money.
    So I found a guy that cares.
  9. Cpt Sous-Leau, Apr 12, 2024
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    My dart board said about 20k Euros for the bits, and maybe 90-100 hours installed for the dual 90Kg. Lotta plumbing and lotta batts too.

    My dart board for the Side Thruster seems to be $5600 for the unit delivered to the shop, and about $7500 install, maybe a bit less if I have the bottom job done at the same time.
  10. MBevins, Apr 12, 2024
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    Your dart board is pretty close.
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