Bayliner 2858 flybridge bow thruster advantage

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tyetune

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Loving my recently purchased single engined Bayliner, however in the North East where it is moored we are subjected to some strong winds in the Marina which is taking the edge off my enjoyment, I find low speed manoevering very difficult, I have enquired about having a bow thruster fitted, but to justify the expence I would really like to know whether this will transform the low speed handling? My concern is that given the fairly shallow draught in the bow, will it be deep enough to "dig in" Any advice gratefully received.
 
Yep, a thruster Will help.
OK to fit on your boat.

Single engine boats like yours are tricky in Marinas etc.
Try and get a local expert or an instructor to give you a few hours of their experience it Will help.
Then the thruster will come to your rescue when conditions are finnicky etc.
Some peeps rely on the thruster all the time.
Which is not good!!
 
Thanks for that, I have had tuition from an ex RNLI guy, but like he said he can only help for the conditions on that particular day, my main concern is that the thruster would have to be fitted quite a way back from the pointed bit (!) and I would have to lose the air conditioner, which is not connected anyway (a job for the future) not too worried about that as not a necessity oop north.
 
Oh believe me the drink is well stocked!! Marina is Hartlepool, sounds grim but actually very nice, loads of restaurants/bars plus the people are great, live in Northamptonshire but a predictable 3 hours so not too bad, hosting the Tall Ships next year so will remain there at least until then as should be quite a spectacle.
 
A single engined Flybridge? that must be rare never heard of a fly with single engine before.

I mean imagine the Sealine F33, not noted for its ability to handle at Marina speeds, with one engine?

As Kawa says a BT will definately help. (or did he say G & T)
 
tyetune said:
good morning Mark, as you can see, still mulling the idea over.
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Well if you're going to do it, winters the time.
I have seen thrusters on 2858s and there is room in the locker you suggest. There it will be deep enough to work and out of the water on the plane which is what you want. I never used the a/c in all the time I had it and you may even get a few quid for it.

Not a great pic but it shows the planing waterline in case you haven't got one yet.

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