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1 minute ago, Tony Brooks said:

 

If you want to be sure the bow thruster is capable of moving the boat in the majority of wind conditions then you need the highest output available. The lower the output the less wind it can counter. So the answer to the question is the largest that will fit/you can afford.

Ok thank you. That is very useful, think we are constricted slightly by tunnel size put in by boat builders.

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On 05/08/2020 at 08:58, Alan de Enfield said:

Indeed it has, but as this is the OP's first post on the forum I doubt she is aware of previous discussions.

 

I still stand by my point that a BT is useful &, I still stand by my point that you should be able to steer the boat without a BT as one day it will go wrong.

Have read through previous discussions, not greatly useful as very mixed. As with all boat handling experience is always best but in terms of having the best resources as the boat is new and has yet to be placed in the water it would be easier to fit BT now...

 

Have experience just not with something this size.

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Hello,

 

I am currently deciding between a 5kw and a 6kw bow thruster for a 65ft Widebeam. I also have the choice between Lewmar & Vetus. The lewmar is about half the price for the same thing?  Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks