Bow Thrusters Sea Ray 260

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GCB

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Has anyone attempted to fit a Bow Thruster to a Sea Ray Sundancer 260, my new marina pen is so tight its Bumper Boats getteing in and out
 
If you really need them, you can take a look at sideshift(dot)com. I looked at them for my 2465 Regal. Traded it on Saint Max before I pulled the trigger.
 
Just an FYI.

The side shift products are interesting but their pricing is absolutely insane! I was looking at their stern thruster products the other day and the prices they quoted me was obscene. I could purchase a full fledged Vetus system with stern tube for less than they were asking.
 
a bow thruster on a 26 searay?? with a single IO? Dont waste your money. Just take it slow and steady and you get into your slip. Ive been in tight positions before with my boat, to the point where my stern was under another boats pulpit.

slow and steady wins the race.
 
Yes......... and DON'T PANIC !!!........remember NEUTRAL is your friend !!!!
 
With seven years operating a single engine Sundancer 270, my suggestion is for you to save your money. You would never recoup that expenditure. You won’t recoup what you paid for the boat. Do not add insult to injury. Tight slips are like tough financial times they will hone our skills.
 
How about not purchasing the bow thrusters and go to a 28' with dual engines. It would be about the same money with a trade in.
 
Time behind the wheel is what I found worked for me.

Although duals are nice. Even on a 65 foot houseboat, amazing what can be done with dual sticks.
 
GCB,
If a bowthruster makes ur boating more enjoyable go for it . The bow thruster debate goes deep here. LAst time it went around most the people giving advice were the ones that never leave the dock.... U know how that goes.

With that said there is no subsitute for seat time.

Good luck and enjoy the boat

Rob
 
The guy on my stbd. side at the boat yard has a Yanmar single engined 29 ft. boat with bow thruster.
On my port side is a guy with a 26 ft. Searay, no bow thruster.
They both get around well, just have different ways of getting around.
If you practice as much as possible, you will probably find you may not need it.
But if you don't get much time to boat, it might help you. It's just a big buy.
It's up to you. If you need it, buy it. It's your boat.
Just let us know how it goes if you do get it.
 
I must agree slow and steady but if you feel you need help I'd look for twin screw much better investment.

But what ever floats you boat, wait cutting a big hole in your hull may not help it float.
 
Men need expensive toys.
When I want something, and I have the money,
I get it before getting permission from the
wife. It is easier to get forgiveness than
it is to get permission.
 
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