Bow Thruster Completed

[Reel Kahuna]

I finally completed my Bow Thruster project last month. With the exception of the new linear actuator, I bought from craigslist a very used MinnKota 70# thrust trolling motor and the aluminum material for the housing and mounting bracket were bought from a recycling yard. I did a trial run on the water last week and was very impressed making port and starboard turns but most impressive were the 360-degree circles. Unfortunately I wasn?t able to record it at the time. I?ll video record and post the Pontoon in motion in the upcoming weeks.

Here?s a short video of how the thruster is lowered and raised.

 

[64osby]

Very cool, can't wait to see the action video.

 

[Chad Flaugher]

Agree... I like it!

 

[Reel Kahuna]

Bow Thruster in Action

Brought the Pontoon back to the marina mid-morning but didn't get a chance to do "donuts" in the slough but will in the near future.

Here's a short clip of the Thruster used to turn the bow in order to back the Pontoon into the slip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxz2...ature=youtu.be

 

[HotTommy]

I like it. ... a lot.

 

[MinUph]

Pretty slick. Nice job.

 

[Silver Eagle]

That's the calmest water I have ever seen.Not that way it is in the Chesapecke Bay.

 

[lncoop]

Nice job RK! Very innovative.That's a nice looking Yammy hanging off her pod too. Having a ball with the new to you Party Hut?

 

[Cat nip]

That is really cool! Great job! Want to make me one lol!

 

[griggsmars]

I know this post is from 2015 but Its exactly what I need for my pontoon boat. I have to dock my 30' Suntracker Party barge is a slip with strong currents. This type of bow thruster would make my life much easier. I would love to hear more details - mainly the controls is it a foot pedal or did you make a different method to go from forward to reverse ? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mike

 

[GA_Boater]

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