Bow Thrusters

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

In theory, how do bow thrusters work? What are they? And when or how should they be used?

[GoodGurl]

In theory, how do bow thrusters work? What are they? And when or how should they be used?

usually with a pole

human, known as the other half

when grounded, usually with said pole

[Ange]

they work when you press a girly button cos you can't steer your boat

 

(that's what my husband says anyway - beat him up if you're cross )

Edited October 26, 2012 by Ange

[luctor et emergo]

Goliath is trying it on, obviously...

 

 

Bow trusters??

Srry,not up to scratch..

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

I just like the sound they make . I've never seen anyone know how to work them.

Edited October 27, 2012 by Goliath

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

Goliath is trying it on, obviously...

 

 

Bow trusters??

Srry,not up to scratch..

Ok I'll google it. I was told it was some sort of tube running crossways with a motor drawing water one way or the other. But I thought I might be more enlightened here with something more specific.

[MtB]

But they sound like a wounded rhinoceros!

 

They work by pumping water from one side of the bow to the other, through a transverse hole in the bow. Widely regarded as devices for people who can't steer a boat

 

Mike

[John V]

In theory, how do bow thrusters work? What are they? And when or how should they be used?

 

They should be used when you get fed up with a little tug following you for when you need to get into a small berth, or to help out when you have made a cock-up.

[Boaty Jo]

They are a noisy, expensive, luxury useful in certain situations.

Often delivering more racket than result they are usually vociferously maligned by people who haven't got one.

[mark99]

They are a noisy, expensive, luxury useful in certain situations.

Often delivering more racket than result they are usually vociferously maligned by people who haven't got one.

 

 

They are a clutch for the brain forming a uniquely parallel dis-association to satisfaction.

 

Mark

[RLWP]

 

This made me wonder a bit.

 

Would the boat that The Forum found least acceptable be:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

Edited October 27, 2012 by RLWP

[Magic Potion]

 

This made me wonder a bit.

 

Would the boat that The Forum found least acceptable be:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

 

Painted in camouflage.

[Tuscan]

 

This made me wonder a bit.

 

Would the boat that The Forum found least acceptable be:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

 

 

 

Rosie & Jim in the windows

[mark99]

Rosie & Jim in the windows

 

 

Shiney paint

 

Named "Acme C.C.Co" or similar

 

With fishing rod on top.

[RLWP]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
  
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
  
• Registered at Watford
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• wheel steering
  
• Rosie and Jim dolls
  
• fishing rod
  
• extensive roof garden
  
• log pile
  
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
  
• cruising with fenders down
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

Edited October 27, 2012 by RLWP

[mark99]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
  
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
  
• Registered at Watford
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• wheel steering
  
• Rosie and Jim dolls
  
• fishing rod
  
• extensive roof garden
  
• log pile
  
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
  
• cruising with fenders down
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

 

 

 

Oh no, not "The Forum" - no one expects "the Forum".

Edited October 27, 2012 by mark99

[RLWP]

Oh no, not "The Forum" - no one expects "the Forum".

 

Oh yes, comfy chairs...

 

Richard

[Alan de Enfield]

Moored on a lock landing (to keep the fishermen away) and never moves.

No home mooring

Expired licence

[Grace and Favour]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
• 50 foot long
• cruiser stern
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
• Registered at Watford
• with a pram hood
• all electric
• 24 volt
• no front cockpit
• pump-out toilet
• wheel steering
• Rosie and Jim dolls
• fishing rod
• extensive roof garden
• log pile
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
• cruising with fenders down
• with an electric bowthruster

 

Richard

 

Oh bugger - - - - - - I've not got a roof garden

[Psycloud]

Aren't they equivalent to Park Assist on some newer cars?

[RLWP]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• fibreglass hull and wooden roof
  
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
  
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
  
• Registered at Watford
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• wheel steering
  
• Rosie and Jim dolls
  
• fishing rod
  
• extensive roof garden
  
• log pile
  
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
  
• cruising with fenders down
  
• when not moored on a lock-landing
  
• No license displayed
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

[Psycloud]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
  
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
  
• Registered at Watford
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• wheel steering
  
• Rosie and Jim dolls
  
• fishing rod
  
• extensive roof garden
  
• log pile
  
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
  
• cruising with fenders down
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

 

With an Ecofan?

[RLWP]

The Forum finds these features to be unacceptable:

 

• a 14' widebeam
  
• 50 foot long
  
• cruiser stern
  
• fibreglass hull and wooden roof
  
• Vinyl Roses and Castles
  
• Shiny camouflage paint scheme of the Acme C.C.C.C.C.Co
  
• Registered at Watford
  
• with a pram hood
  
• all electric
  
• 24 volt
  
• no front cockpit
  
• pump-out toilet
  
• wheel steering
  
• Rosie and Jim dolls
  
• fishing rod
  
• extensive roof garden
  
• log pile
  
• collection of 'useful items' on roof
  
• cruising with fenders down
  
• when not moored on a lock-landing
  
• No license displayed
  
• Diesel stove withe Ecofan
  
• supplemented with an Eberspacher
  
• with an electric bowthruster
  

 

Richard

[Magic Potion]

Where's the pirate flag?

[Grace and Favour]

Where's the pirate flag?

 

At the local fishing club?