Stern Thruster Space

[db631018]

We have a client who wants to put a stern thruster on a S42 that is on outdrives-it looks to me as if there is just enough space.

Has anyone done this or have any helpfull comments? It is a QL SP900 thruster that we would fit.

 

[MapisM]

Since you asked for ANY helpful comments...
I'd rather explain the customer why he'd better waste his money elsewhere.
You'll loose some work now, but possibly gain some reputation with that customer of yours and his friends, whenever he'll talk about honest yards he can trust.

 

[db631018]

MapisM

I could'nt agree more! I have already tried that but he's convinced his daughter will be able to use the boat with one fitted!

I would rather teach her to drive it properly but we live in the times of a quick fix and thats what he's after.

 

[hlb]

Tell him he's obviosly a complete [--word removed--] if he needs a stern thruster on a twin engined boat. He probably cant sign a cheque either.

 

[Solitaire]

I know a person who fitted a stern thruster to a Targa 38, so it can be done. You have two choices, fit it and walk away or tell him to give you the cost of fitting it and then do shed loads of training with is daughter! But I'm betting that as she does not live in Lanzarote time is not on your side.

Send her to us, we have a V42 on stern drives and we'll teach her! Oh, I'll pay commission! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[db631018]

Thanks Jon

Thats the most constructive reply yet!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Chill]

Too many things to think about....
Wheel
Port Engine
Std Engine
Bow Thruster
Stern Thruster

Where would you start teaching someone!! nightmare

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Sleipner do a self-contained sternthruster pod specifically for outdrive boats:

External sternthruster

Cheers
Jimmy

 

[db631018]

Jimmy

Thats great thanks, I have'nt seen this one before and it even looks simpler to install.

 

[MapisM]

[ QUOTE ]
he's convinced his daughter will be able to use the boat with one fitted!

[/ QUOTE ]Well in this case your conscience is safe.
Go ahead and grab him all the money he can waste! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[oceandrive]

MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmm training springs to mind. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Solitaire]

[ QUOTE ]
Thanks Jon



[/ QUOTE ]

I'm David, Jon's business partner, but we are often confused
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[db631018]

Hi David, good to 'meet' you!!

Gary, it could take a week to explain how the thruster control works !!!

 

[oceandrive]

By the way Seamaster,

Lifted the school boat and the rams with the gators were undamaged no leaks!!! still not convinced that they will do a full season but so far OK. If I get two seasons from a set then will be quite happy.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Dave's the slightly older(but better looking) one.

 

[db631018]

Gskip, Thanks for the info on the rams, have just put another set on over here will post it if anything bad occurs again!