Bow Thruster

[bizzy]

anyone had a waterjet type bow thruster im thinking of fitting one to a hudson 50

[Schapera]

Originally Posted by bizzy

anyone had a waterjet type bow thruster im thinking of fitting one to a hudson 50

I have seen a system with a centrally located pump driven off the engine, with four pipes going to each "corner" of the vessel. Water flow is controlled by opening / closing solenoid valves. In fact it should be possible to move sideways!

[markpierce]

Ugh. At least four more thru-hulls!

[bizzy]

True , i might look at a conventional type , i just thought the water jet may be easy and a useful fire hose etc . thanks .I will look at a 9hp unit .i want plenty of push .

[bizzy]

fitted a 12 hp max power unit ,great toy it just about breaks the mooring lines , best thing i eva did ,, stress free berthing

[Dockhead]

Originally Posted by Schapera

In fact it should be possible to move sideways!

You can move sideways with a normal bow thruster, too. Just use counter-rudder and the right amount of forward power, while actuating the thruster. It's one of the very most useful bow thruster tricks.