Liquid Propulsion thrusters

[larry_arizona]

Looks like liquid propulsion is finally offering aftermarket thruster kits.

https://liquidpropulsion.com/


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[HFarr]

Wonder what the cost is?

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[larry_arizona]

Looks like it requires a quote based on each boat. The fact that the brackets attach to the swim platform brackets makes it fairly universal.

But considering they are $10k MSRP on a Supra, I would say that's close.


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[Holdmybeer]

Ez drive is around $4k but the mount is not as clean. I'm sure something could be done and still be under $10k.

If this was a $2,500 deal I'm sure more people would add them.

[larry_arizona]

$10k factory option is steep no doubt, but so is the 450 option at same price point for 48 ft.lbs.

Both grossly overpriced.


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[Holdmybeer]

$10k factory option is steep no doubt, but so is the 450 option at same price point for 48 ft.lbs.

Both grossly overpriced.


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You are correct, my man, but all toys are overpriced.
Just saying if the thruster cost was reasonable for aftermarket, more people would add them. $10k should be installed if they are going to charge the same as the factory option. However, without a price on the website, I'm just speculating.

[sandm]

I can say in 14 years of driving wakeboats I only had 1 time that I wish I had them and we never went back to that ramp.
These boats aren't that hard to drive..

[HFarr]

I agree. It would be handy in windy situations for my slip, but I SOMEHOW, always manage to get it in without them. Sure looks cool though. I have a friend who had a 30' Cobalt with a twin engine Volvo DP setup. He had the joystick option which moves each foot and prop rotations independently to make the boat crab directly sideways. Talk about parking in a tight spot! That thing would do it. Always made heads turn in a crowded marina.

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[HFarr]

This is about the lowest price I have seen on aftermarket thrusters
https://shop-us.sideshift.com/produc...stern-thruster

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[larry_arizona]

I use mine mostly for getting rider lined up or when I need to dock on the right side. I don't use it docking on the left side of the dock as that's a v drives natural side.

It's a luxury to back up in a straight line or rotating on the spot in a tight channel etc.

Is it needed, no.


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