Does the thruster hang down beneath the back of your boat? I have been contemplating a hydraulic stern thruster for a few years but my transom only goes down in the water about 5 inches. I worry about drag.
It does not hang down. It could stand to be a bit lower as you see from the cavitation...lol. But I really need to fill my water tanks since I have 150 gallons right in the back. I also need to relocate all my tools and parts from the V birth to the aft storage once I am done. That will help too. I am not sure 5 inches will be enough. Obviously a bow thruster would work for you.
Ron..I added a link in the description to an old video where you can see the thruster when the boat was on the hard. You can get a good view there. th-cam.com/video/gfj0UQAIacQ/w-d-xo.html
Great thanks
Does the thruster hang down beneath the back of your boat? I have been contemplating a hydraulic stern thruster for a few years but my transom only goes down in the water about 5 inches. I worry about drag.
It does not hang down. It could stand to be a bit lower as you see from the cavitation...lol. But I really need to fill my water tanks since I have 150 gallons right in the back. I also need to relocate all my tools and parts from the V birth to the aft storage once I am done. That will help too. I am not sure 5 inches will be enough. Obviously a bow thruster would work for you.
Ron..I added a link in the description to an old video where you can see the thruster when the boat was on the hard. You can get a good view there. th-cam.com/video/gfj0UQAIacQ/w-d-xo.html
@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 - thanks - you just can’t beat real life info !
I agree your thruster should almost be down at the bottom before the hull rolls under.