I have a friend that is interested in having a bow thruster installed after purchasing a (used) boat.
Boat is a 39 ft Azimut so not really a trawler but looking for any / all TF experience.
He has obtained 2 proposals from installers - no significant difference in price between installers and they include dual station, dedicated batty and charging (details not specified):
SidePower SE100/185T - 12V unit, dual prop, 2 yr warranty, 220-250 lb thrust (depends on V lower at 10.5 V)
Installer states he prefers SP as they are "better built"?
Vetus #9524 - 24V, single prop 3 yr warranty, 210 lb (V not stated)
Installer states he prefers Vetus as single prop equal performance, simpler design and less less chance of jamming between props
I have SP BT & ST and zero problems in 10 yrs (in fresh water). Operation of "new" boat will be fresh water.
I'm guessing most members have experience with one or the other but few with experience with both mfg.
Willing to listen to TF experience, thoughts / recommendations
Boat is a 39 ft Azimut so not really a trawler but looking for any / all TF experience.
He has obtained 2 proposals from installers - no significant difference in price between installers and they include dual station, dedicated batty and charging (details not specified):
SidePower SE100/185T - 12V unit, dual prop, 2 yr warranty, 220-250 lb thrust (depends on V lower at 10.5 V)
Installer states he prefers SP as they are "better built"?
Vetus #9524 - 24V, single prop 3 yr warranty, 210 lb (V not stated)
Installer states he prefers Vetus as single prop equal performance, simpler design and less less chance of jamming between props
I have SP BT & ST and zero problems in 10 yrs (in fresh water). Operation of "new" boat will be fresh water.
I'm guessing most members have experience with one or the other but few with experience with both mfg.
Willing to listen to TF experience, thoughts / recommendations