Bow thruster and Stabilizers do I really need them?

I don’t see the need for a thruster on these boats. I have a 53 MY and never felt the need for one.

As to stabs it depends on how you use the boat. For short runs offshore or for inland and bays, not really needed. They re great by expensive and probably rare on a 43. I got a deal that was too good to pass on a set of rebuilt ABT Trac otherwise I wouldn’t spend the money. Full install of a new system is $50/60k

No med mooring in Florida which is what the question in about. Actually very few med mooring in the US except for 100+

I ve never felt the need for stern thrusters on twin diesel boats. You can mode the stern with the same precision by splitting the gears.

I agree there is no need for a stern thruster in a twin screw boat. And whereas a bow thruster is not essential it sure is convenient at times. Getting into tight spots at a fuel dock or when the wind makes docking a bit sporty. It is also helpful when you don’t have very experienced line handlers. You can add a bow thruster to most boats.

One of my best projects, installing a bow thruster in an ole Albin 34 with single Cummins. Owner luved it and stated was great.
Very happy customer.
I tried to used it once and gave up.
It was a sweet ole Albin and nobody worried about a thruster on her for 25 years before him.

My father and others pushed me (when I could not drive a car yet), how to push single screw about.
Like riding a bike, you never loose it.

Old ryme;
Brief your flight, Fly your brief, De-brief and learn to improve next time.
If your prepared and your mate is on the same page, You can push a Gheenoe around fine in a hurricane with out no stinking thrusters.

Now, If you have thrusters already, and they work reliably, use them.
As commented on other posts a few times already, it is smart to learn to use your boat with out it,,, just in case.
Overheat, blown fuse, Murphy. One day, you will not have them at that Oh Sheet moment. This is when, if you don't know how to drive, you may hurt something (or somebody).

With or with-out, a smart kid has spring and dock lines attached and ready for anything when coming on a dock, even if 2 or 3 are used out of more. It's the good boy-scout that still has most of his fingers at days end.

When you do boo boo, honestly admit it, realize the error (usually yours) and don't f*** up again in front of witnesses.

Stabilizers on a 43?
Still comical..