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18/10/2024
A great article by the team at Motor Boat & Yachting outlining everything you should know about bow thrusters! Including their final sentence recommending Sleipner UK thrusters! Contact Osmotech for all your bow thruster requirements!
Bow or stern thrusters are mostly fitted at a yacht's bow and/or stern so the skipper can push one or both ends towards or away from the dock.
They are particularly useful when trying to counter a strong side wind or current that makes it hard to control the boat. They can also help you slot into a short berth or when your close-quarters control is compromised by steering or engine failure.
Here's the details on these bits of kit.
Read more at the link in the comments below.
