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Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:20 am
by rsciolino
Did my research, called all of the mfg's and the best response came from a company called SideShift. Spoke with Rob Griffin at length and he answered every question and concern I had. This will be going on my 1978 Trojan F26 that has been 100% rebuilt so the investment in a quality thruster was a no-brainer. Hopefully people will not run away from my dock when they see me coming in. Will keep the forum updated as I progress on the installation.
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Re: Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:11 pm
by prowlersfish
The boat is looking great! Look forward to the install and the results!
Re: Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 8:59 pm
by zedtwentyate
rsciolino wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 11:20 am
Did my research, called all of the mfg's and the best response came from a company called SideShift. Spoke with Rob Griffin at length and he answered every question and concern I had. This will be going on my 1978 Trojan F26 that has been 100% rebuilt so the investment in a quality thruster was a no-brainer. Hopefully people will not run away from my dock when they see me coming in. Will keep the forum updated as I progress on the installation.
download/file.php?mode=view&id=4565
Great addition! A perfect add for a single screw inboard. My old F27 (same boat as the f26) was a chore to back into a spot. I can’t tell you how many times my wife looked at me like I was some sort of half arsed, two sheets to the wind, amateur, wannabe captain!
A stern thruster would have saved my ego so much embarrassment as I learned to drive her.
Re: Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:57 pm
by Smileybritton
I put a Sideshift bow thruster on my Tri-cabin this winter, easy install! Highly recommend them, you won't regret it.
Re: Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 7:34 am
by prowlersfish
Smileybritton wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 11:57 pm
I put a Sideshift bow thruster on my Tri-cabin this winter, easy install! Highly recommend them, you won't regret it.
Any issue with drag at low speeds ?
Re: Sideshift Stern Thruster Installation
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:17 am
by Smileybritton
Can not tell any difference at any speed, so far very happy with it.