Gludy
Active member
Up until now and having experienced both types of thrusters I am of the strong opinion that hydraulic ones with no time limit are better than electric.
Hydraulic ones can also be used in a very powerful mode by revving the engines a bit and so get of sand banks etc without the problem of overheating and cut out inherent in electric thrusters.
So I was surprised yesterday to learn that a very respected boat designer prefers electric because hydraulic can cause the engines to stall!!! This has never happened to me but I would be interested if anyone out there can shed more light on the subject. Also which type of hydraulic - power variable depending on joystick displacement or simple power on/off which is the only type I have experienced?
Hydraulic ones can also be used in a very powerful mode by revving the engines a bit and so get of sand banks etc without the problem of overheating and cut out inherent in electric thrusters.
So I was surprised yesterday to learn that a very respected boat designer prefers electric because hydraulic can cause the engines to stall!!! This has never happened to me but I would be interested if anyone out there can shed more light on the subject. Also which type of hydraulic - power variable depending on joystick displacement or simple power on/off which is the only type I have experienced?