Comodave
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- Joined
- Jul 2, 2015
- Messages
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- Location
- Au Gres, MI
- Vessel Name
- Black Dog
- Vessel Make
- Formula 41PC
We want to add both bow and stern thrusters to our Formula 41PC. We have quotes for standard thrusters such as Sidepower and the cost is reasonable but when I look at the installation areas in the boat I find there isn’t room without relocating quite a bit of equipment. In the bow I would probably have to relocate the forward A/C. In the stern I would have to relocate the genset muffler, water heater and probably 8 to 10 hoses and water pipes. So I started looking at the Sideshift thrusters. I can install them without relocating anything. Also they are fairly easy installs. Then there is cost, while I was willing to spend the $24K for traditional thrusters, the Sideshift will cost about $12K if I do the installation myself.
So my question is does anyone have any experience with these thrusters? Good or bad?
So my question is does anyone have any experience with these thrusters? Good or bad?