Bow thruster
Bow thruster
I want to install a bow thruster on my 39' FB sedan but am very hesitant about installing an FRP tunnel in an aluminum hull because of potential un-bonding problems. Is it possible to mate a Lewmar bow thruster, for example, to an aluminum tunnel tube? Also, being somewhat lighter and shallower draft than a typical 40 footer, would a small thruster, say 3 hp, do the job?
Re: Bow thruster
You might want to ask Lewmar. Personally I'd check with a couple of suppliers to decide who was making the most sense.
Good luck.
Joe
Good luck.
Joe
Joe Napoli
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
Re: Bow thruster
Depending on your needs, would a stern thruster work instead? No tunnel to cut, just a few bolt holes under the swim platform instead. I know that is an over-simplification but, they do offer an alternative to cutting a hole in the bow.
Best of luck, Scott
Best of luck, Scott
Scott Ross
Thanks Dad
1988 32 Fisherman
Sandusky, Ohio
Thanks Dad
1988 32 Fisherman
Sandusky, Ohio
Re: Bow thruster
Looking at the Lewmar website, it looks like the tunnel is not specific to the thruster. A call is best to Lewmar, but looks like the install would fit on an aluminum tunnel.
http://www.lewmar.com/sites/default/fil ... 0-Iss4.pdf
Here is a Vetus that gives tunnel choices as an example.
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/u ... ?pid=51499
http://www.lewmar.com/sites/default/fil ... 0-Iss4.pdf
Here is a Vetus that gives tunnel choices as an example.
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/u ... ?pid=51499
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
Big 's Rule !!!
Columbiana, AL