PuffTheMagicDragon
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I seem to recall that some months ago (last year?) there was an article in PBO by someone who described how he installed a bow thruster. Does anyone know which issue please?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Which issue of PBO?
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MoodySabre
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PuffTheMagicDragon
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Thank you Sir! Thanks to You,I have now located my copy; I didn't realise that it was so long ago!
LittleSister
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There's a short video on You Tube about installing a bow thruster that might be of interest - IIRC done by USA agents of Vetus.
PuffTheMagicDragon
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Update:
Spent most of this morning at the boatyard. Cleared out the forecabin that was being used as a temporary store while the boat is on the hard being readied for the season. I also emptied the 'sail locker' that is under the Vee-berth. I then tried, as best as I could, to transfer the waterline to the inside. Bad news. It doesn't look too promising because it seems that the best location for the tunnel would place it close to where the Vee 'legs' become one. This would make the glassing-in of the lower part of the tube even more awkward.
I now intend to make a full size template in light hardboard of the cross section (Motor + tunnel) and see if I can figure out a solution in relation to the waterline. One thing that is nagging me in finalising a location for the tunnel is that Vetus recommend a minimum of half the diameter while MAX Power (my other 'short-listed' unit) recommend a full diameter. I feel that Vetus are being a bit 'optimistic'.
Meanwhile, thanks for all the help - including the PM's that I have received.
Spent most of this morning at the boatyard. Cleared out the forecabin that was being used as a temporary store while the boat is on the hard being readied for the season. I also emptied the 'sail locker' that is under the Vee-berth. I then tried, as best as I could, to transfer the waterline to the inside. Bad news. It doesn't look too promising because it seems that the best location for the tunnel would place it close to where the Vee 'legs' become one. This would make the glassing-in of the lower part of the tube even more awkward.
I now intend to make a full size template in light hardboard of the cross section (Motor + tunnel) and see if I can figure out a solution in relation to the waterline. One thing that is nagging me in finalising a location for the tunnel is that Vetus recommend a minimum of half the diameter while MAX Power (my other 'short-listed' unit) recommend a full diameter. I feel that Vetus are being a bit 'optimistic'.
Meanwhile, thanks for all the help - including the PM's that I have received.