We have a 2003 Hunter H326 and we would like to install a bow thruster, but we have been told by our supplier in Melbourne that we can't. We don't believe him and was wondering if anyone has one, if they could give me some details that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Arie.
- Status
Can't see why not
If there is enough room in the bow then go for it. I would imagine that cutting those 6 inch or so holes in either side of the hull would be a little nerveracking but at the end of the day if the "tube" is glassed in properly there should not be any problem with strength of hull in fact I reckon it should add more strength.
If there is enough room in the bow then go for it. I would imagine that cutting those 6 inch or so holes in either side of the hull would be a little nerveracking but at the end of the day if the "tube" is glassed in properly there should not be any problem with strength of hull in fact I reckon it should add more strength.
Why?
Why would you want a thruster on an H326? Seems like overkill on a boat that is very agile to begin with. Just curious.
Why would you want a thruster on an H326? Seems like overkill on a boat that is very agile to begin with. Just curious.
Don't Do It
I second the question, why? I've got a 320 and can't image ever needing bow thrusters. The boat is very easy to turn in tight spaces. If you need more control backing up spend your money on a 3 blade prop but don't waste it on bow thrusters.
I second the question, why? I've got a 320 and can't image ever needing bow thrusters. The boat is very easy to turn in tight spaces. If you need more control backing up spend your money on a 3 blade prop but don't waste it on bow thrusters.
I wouldn't do it.........
I wouldn't do that either. It might be a great idea for a power boater, but I think that the drag it's likely to put on your performance will be way more than the benefits of the thruster. It's another propeller system to clean and maintain as well. It's up to you in the end. Whatever "floats your boat" or in this case turns it. Good luck.
I wouldn't do that either. It might be a great idea for a power boater, but I think that the drag it's likely to put on your performance will be way more than the benefits of the thruster. It's another propeller system to clean and maintain as well. It's up to you in the end. Whatever "floats your boat" or in this case turns it. Good luck.
Don't do it, either
The reasons cited are excellent. You need to master docking procedures. Within 10 tries you'll have it down pat. Meanwhile just take it easy in and out. If the wind is blowing, wait 5 min.for a lull. There's no other justification for thrusters.
The reasons cited are excellent. You need to master docking procedures. Within 10 tries you'll have it down pat. Meanwhile just take it easy in and out. If the wind is blowing, wait 5 min.for a lull. There's no other justification for thrusters.
Why the bow thruster
Saw another sailboat go into a marina in Queensland so smoothly because of a bow thruster.
Saw another sailboat go into a marina in Queensland so smoothly because of a bow thruster.
- Status