GL: bow thruster vs. stern thruster

[Tommy Terrific]

I don't see enough benefit from either one to spend the $$$$.  Invest some 
time with your boat and you can put either end where you want it.
TT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith" <keith@anastasia3.com>
To: "T&T Great Loop List" <great-loop@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: GL: bow thruster vs. stern thruster


> You already have a stern thruster... a main engine. :-) You can do 
> anything
> a twin screw vessel can with a single ME and bow thruster. It's just a
> matter of learning how to use that main engine to kick the stern over, 
> using
> the rudder hard over. For some good instructions on doing this, check out
> the FAQ's at: http://www.his.com/~vann/KrgStuff/Krognidx.htm The bow
> thruster is really nice, but I wouldn't see enough benefit to spend the $$
> on an additional stern thruster.
>
>
> Keith
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