Bow Thrusters

[CampDavid]

Any comments as to quality service parts availability and cost and installation of a Vetus, Sidepower or Lewmar bow thrusters. I am looking at a 6hp 185mm tunnel installation in a 47 ft sailboat
Fletch

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[Jeanneau 45.2]

My boat yard was able to easily source maintenance parts for my Sidepower from IMTRA. 6 or 7 HP is what I have. Able to hold the bow in 15 kts, but not turn through the wind. If I had to do it again, I'd go one size bigger, since big winds is where you need the thruster the most.