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Side-Power line of electric and hydraulic bow thrusters from Norway. Sizes from 77 to 660 pounds of thrust (3 to 30.8 hp)
[Side-Power, Fredrikstad, Norway]
Thoughts on the proper power source, tunnel location, and boat trim for an effective bow thruster. Includes installation photos.
[48º North, August 2001]
How to know if you need a bow thruster and warnings about size. List of Vendors. 4 pages.
[PassageMaker, July 1996]
Criteria for choosing and installing a bow thruster.
[Cruising World, January 2001]
The authors offer a novel and safe way of temporarily placing your batteries in series to double the voltage for high loads, such as bow thruster or anchor winch.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
The current draw of a bow thruster from a battery bank aft requires a heavy and expensive cable that is difficult to fuse. For safety and economy, consider a cheap cranking battery in the forepeak. Here′s why and how to install it. Diagram.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
Thoughts on sizing a bow thruster, installing or retrofitting it, powering it, and reducing drag from its opening.
[Sail Magazine, March 2002]
[Vendor]
Side-Power line of electric and hydraulic bow thrusters from Norway. Sizes from 77 to 660 pounds of thrust (3 to 30.8 hp)
[Side-Power, Fredrikstad, Norway]
Wide line of marine equipment from the Quality Line division of Volvo Penta, including thrusters, instrument displays, pumps, water heaters, propellers, cabin heaters, windlasses, and sound-deadening material.
[QL, USA]
Range of bow thrusters, including hydraulic units and retractable. Although a wholesaler only, Scandvik′s website lets you get price quotes from a large number of retailers (you choose the product and the retailers).
[Scandvik Inc., Vero Beach, FL, USA]
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