A very important point here which isn't addressed is to NOT mount the tube flush on the bow side (forward) but add a fairing which will reduce drag. It's also important to round over the edges of the tube to reduce noise when operating. You'll DEFINITELY hear the difference.
Very nice. The concern I have is that motor sitting up there lije a small tower and beating through the waves with it just screwed down to a plastic tube. Over time the beating looks like it would beat it lose. I was think I g they might secure it more then with just the screws in the tube. Just my thoughts but a nice looking job
He used poly (we can see he adds MAK to activate it). Im pretty sure epoxy would be better for underwater because of the following reasons: -better protection against water penetration -better physical bond
Looks awesome. I watched a different video where the owner was saying it times out after 5 minutes, that sounds wrong. I've seen bass fishing with the front motor going all day long, and you could switch to another marine battery if needed. How much juice does this motor use?
I have the same makita tool I use when buffing boats, what pads do you use for grinding any recommendation where to buy a grinding pad and where that I can use on my makita ?
I am working for a big thruster manufacturing company and the gasket at 3:45 should be place inside the tunnel and not outside like shown in the video.
A very important point here which isn't addressed is to NOT mount the tube flush on the bow side (forward) but add a fairing which will reduce drag. It's also important to round over the edges of the tube to reduce noise when operating. You'll DEFINITELY hear the difference.
At the 2:20 mark. Isn't that cut stringer like really important to the structural integrity of the boat?
Very nice. The concern I have is that motor sitting up there lije a small tower and beating through the waves with it just screwed down to a plastic tube. Over time the beating looks like it would beat it lose. I was think I g they might secure it more then with just the screws in the tube. Just my thoughts but a nice looking job
Great video...one question please if I may? Did you use Epoxy or polyester resin. Kind regards 😊
He used poly (we can see he adds MAK to activate it).
Im pretty sure epoxy would be better for underwater because of the following reasons:
-better protection against water penetration
-better physical bond
Looks awesome. I watched a different video where the owner was saying it times out after 5 minutes, that sounds wrong.
I've seen bass fishing with the front motor going all day long, and you could switch to another marine battery if needed.
How much juice does this motor use?
Trolling motors are submerged - this motor is under the bed with little air flow.
I have the same makita tool I use when buffing boats, what pads do you use for grinding any recommendation where to buy a grinding pad and where that I can use on my makita ?
How much does this cost? Thx
No demo?
Truly a wonderful job!
What brand fiberglass filler are you using in this video?
Im pretty sure that doesn't matter what filler you use.
Good video. Guys, get a few bozes of nitrile gloves, your hands will thank you.
What a great project!
I am working for a big thruster manufacturing company and the gasket at 3:45 should be place inside the tunnel and not outside like shown in the video.
Did you even watch the video? They used one on the inside and outside.
What company?
Overall gets the point across
Good job
That must destroy the integrate of the hull!
I need one of these...
Nice👍. Beste Grüße aus Bayern. K.W.
can a Bow Thruster be installed on 2004
Sea Ray 260 sundancer
if you can cut a hole, it can be installed.
it is not grey gel cout it is top cout
DIY? Misleading title.
Wilfred Darr Where you see DIY?