Installing a Vetus Bow Thruster

With more new boaters on the water than ever before, many are looking to upgrade their craft with a bow thruster. We shadow the installation of a Vetus-Maxwell thruster to see how painless this project can be.

[@dnmurphy48]

That was genuinely fascinating. I did not realise how straightforward it is - for a pro :) I did not expect it to be so small either. Thank you,

[@xeontis]

Thanks, having a jeanneau 695 that already has the tube I was curious hoe easy this would be. Seems like an easy DIY job for me.

[@alanploetz7100]

As a long time subscriber to the print mag I generally like these teasers at least a little, but this one left me high & dry. The scary part, even if having a pro install it, is gaining access to install the motor and cutting the hole through the hull. A little more on that part might relieve some fears and also get owners to lean toward the pros.

[@rossinidesigner1]

If i want install on a horizontal or angle about 40° it will be a problem ?

[@smkbit]

So is it normal practice to paint the zinc on the drive leg? Higher a professional, Florida Bow thrusters they install bow thrusters nationwide.

[@markbailey6051]

$ 3k for the thruster and $ 6k for the tube?

[@rosendanielp]

I wonder how many people will watch this video, buy a thruster and then learn the term "bow thruster tube"