DIY stern thruster concept and preliminary tests

[Buckeye]

Very interesting. I would like to see more about this

[cucv]

Very sweet setup at a great price. Basically the same force as the OEM Moomba and Supra thrusters. I wish my Moomba thrusters had more thrust but I sure do enjoy having them.

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[996scott]

Wow, this looks like a great option. How are you running the wires inside the boat? Great job and let us know how thing go.

[The_Robo_Fighter]

Here are a few more pictures and short videos.

https://youtube.com/shorts/RgXVNHPO2...4yvywvuq4Da-mU


https://youtube.com/shorts/8T-_8shGg...H9RazBLCkNkq1f

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[Holdmybeer]

So....it appears this is actually working very well.

I'm sure you have more testing, but do you have plans to build more custom mounts?

Also, are you using the remote control? I would like to see bigger video of this.

[The_Robo_Fighter]

So....it appears this is actually working very well.

I'm sure you have more testing, but do you have plans to build more custom mounts?

Also, are you using the remote control? I would like to see bigger video of this.

So far I’m very pleased. I’m using the remote, forward pushes stern starboard, reverse pushes port. Not to difficult to activate while docking.

What specifically would you like me to video?

[Holdmybeer]

So far I’m very pleased. I’m using the remote, forward pushes stern starboard, reverse pushes port. Not to difficult to activate while docking.

What specifically would you like me to video?

Do you have a wide view video?
Someone video from the launch/dock while you control in the boat.

Having the remote and being able to hold the dock is awesome!

[HFarr]

Where, and how/ seals etc..., did you come through the hull with the power cables for them?

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[bergermaister]

Holy green algae water Batman...

Are the thrusters really that loud? Then again with engine rumblings back there they probably wouldn't be as noticeable. Maybe a shot from a bystander on the dock getting a sense the of the spin ability would be good.

Around here there is only one marina I could see using this where there is a strong current, tight docking lanes, a bunch of idiots, and of course a restaurant/bar right on the edge of the dock that is always packed with spectators. The one place I've used the rub rails to actually do some rubbing....