Jeff F
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2015
- Messages
- 2,542
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Escapade
- Vessel Make
- 50` US Navy Utility trawler conversion
I bought a boat that had bow and stern thrusters. I liked using them so much I installed dedicated battery banks and appropriately sized cable.
My thrusters now run at full power for as long as I ask them to. I don't believe they're any more prone to sudden failure than any other system on the boat.
These things use huge amounts of power. I'm convinced that the majority of thruster issues discussed here can be traced back to inadequate battery capacity and/or cabling. It sure sounds like that's the case for the OP.
My thrusters now run at full power for as long as I ask them to. I don't believe they're any more prone to sudden failure than any other system on the boat.
These things use huge amounts of power. I'm convinced that the majority of thruster issues discussed here can be traced back to inadequate battery capacity and/or cabling. It sure sounds like that's the case for the OP.