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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-08-2016, 17:59

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Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

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Posted By SteveInMD

Re: Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

My new Oceanis runs the thruster off two batteries located next to it in the bow, however the windlass is wired all the way back to the house bank. I was very surprised to see that's how Beneteau...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-08-2016, 08:47

Replies: 21

Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

Views: 11,169

Posted By SteveInMD

Re: Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

Adding a battery is probably less expensive than the massive cables that would be needed to pull power from the house bank since it is far away.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-08-2016, 08:36

Replies: 21

Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

Views: 11,169

Posted By SteveInMD

Re: Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

But the purpose of the batteries located at the thruster is to allow for the short term massive current draw. Then the recharge can happen slowly over time. If you get an alarm I would think you...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-08-2016, 07:02

Replies: 21

Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

Views: 11,169

Posted By SteveInMD

Re: Bow thruster batteries on Beneteau oceanis

On my 2016 Oceanis 45 I have two batteries mounted next to the thruster. I use it every time I leave from the slip or return because I have to rotate the boat 90° (it's a tight spot). I have never...

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