Thrusters

[Big D]

Here is another type of thruster, comments or experience?

http://www.yachtthruster.com/

It is made in Germany so Heiner might be familiar?

Seen those before Larry but don't know much about them. I think I read somewhere that they were originally designed for sail boat applications but mods may have made them applicable to power vessels now as well. There are a lot of options out there including retractable ones. Bottom line is how much $$ are you willing to part with for the convenience.

[prowlersfish]

Big D you said self draining ,are the jets above the water Line ? Great info BTW

Ports are below the water line and would drain when vessel is hauled out for the winter. Yes that's right Paul, we have to get hauled out for the winter, and if you tease us about that I'll have to tell you how much I hate you

Me ?

What size boat will ths system go in ?

[Big D]

...What size boat will ths system go in ?

If I recall Paul, anywhere from 20 - 70 feet.

[prowlersfish]

...What size boat will ths system go in ?

If I recall Paul, anywhere from 20 - 70 feet.

I was wondering about the system / boat your doing . I should have been more clear

[Big D]

It will be 52 footer. Can accomodate a traditional bow thruster but would have to give up existing water tank and storage/drawers under berth bed.

[larryeddington]

Before we leave the thruster subject, opinions on this type, made in Germany.

http://www.yachtthruster.com/

[prowlersfish]

Larry the seem like they could be easily damaged , I have not had any direct experience with them my self . are you you thinking about putting them on one of your toys ?

[larryeddington]

Not really, just building knowledge base if I should want to some day.

Definitely could get damaged, but you know big ships use those Izopods (sp)