Bow thruster 1979 58 y/f

[Yachtsmyth]

Hello, looking to install a bow thruster soon. Thought I might be able to use the hydraulics from the stabilizers, but was told its not strong enough. So I guess I need to go electric. Anyone here done one and if so what brand?
I use to run a boat with a hydraulic and was great.

[RonNP]

I've got Wesmar bow thrusters. They are pretty simple. I've changed out the soleoids once and the battery bank once in 3 years. They are 30 years old and still very reliable.

[Yachtsmyth]

Thank you!

[SEVEN]

Wesmar X2

[SKYCHENEY]

I know a guy who has a 24v Wesmar thruster running off of his existing 32v battery bank. It works great and has for years. A Wesmar engineer actually approved of that setup stating that with the voltage drop it would be very happy running on the 32v bank.

[Yachtsmyth]

Thank you SKY! Will be In touch about the
other Item as well. Boat Is on Its way now.

[motoryacht lover]

I have Wesmar as well. Never had an issue with it. Though I wouldn’t mind one with a little more thrust.

[Yachtsmyth]

I have Wesmar as well. Never had an issue with it. Though I wouldn’t mind one with a little more thrust.

Hello, what mdl wesmar do you have and what vessel? thank you!

[Toolsntoys]

When I went shopping for a bow thruster it was recommended to me by a local installer to use a sidepower 210.

[Yachtsmyth]

thank you