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

 

[Passages]

I have a Sidepower 200 on my 63MY. I would not want anything less powerful.

 

[motoryacht lover]

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

Don’t know the model offhand. paperwork is on the boat. It is 24 volt and the boat is a 54 Viking Sport Yacht.

 

[Trey615]

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.

I am hoping you can help me. I have a 24v Wesmar thruster that has been working fine until one day recently, all that happens when I move the joystick is the parallel solenoid in the engine room engages. Nothing else. I was able to jump the joystick switch and both directions will work fine. I replaced the joystick and the contact switches and still the same solenoid click and nothing else. Very frustrating.

 

[JD5652]

Vetus on my 1976 58 LRC.

Don't have the EXACT model number but I believe it's a 26 kW model.

I power mine with two 12 V AGM for 24V on it's own battery charger.

 

[dar636]

Hello - I have a Max Power CT225 24v that came with the boat. I was able to aquire spare parts easily when needed, and have no complaints about the operation on my YF. https://www.max-power.com YachtAid Marine is a distributor

 

[CaptainMax]

I have a SidePower 285 TCi on my 1979 YF

Have not had a problem with it and it works great. Previous owner had it installed along with the same stern thruster however this is the strongest thruster on the market that the boat can handle. Insane amount of power to help you in any conditions.