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Old 12-16-2019, 09:19 AM   #21
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Looks good!!!

As a fellow single engine guy who ran without a bow thruster for a few years, I finally installed one. It was well worth it as I often maneuver alone in tight areas. Truly a game changer. My opinion is the bow thruster is about five time more handy than a stern thruster.

Some boats are relatively easy to install, some the fore foot is already crammed with stuff. Worth taking a look.
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Old 12-16-2019, 07:02 PM   #22
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Looks good!!!

As a fellow single engine guy who ran without a bow thruster for a few years, I finally installed one. It was well worth it as I often maneuver alone in tight areas. Truly a game changer. My opinion is the bow thruster is about five time more handy than a stern thruster.

Some boats are relatively easy to install, some the fore foot is already crammed with stuff. Worth taking a look.
Out of curiosity, I actually got a couple of quotes for a thruster. My wife and I looked at the numbers and we both said the same thing. No way. The quotes were at $12,000 and since we're only cruising six months out of the year now, that amounts to about three season's worth of cruising. The value, at least to us wasn't there. I know, call me crazy...
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Old 12-16-2019, 09:57 PM   #23
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Know that going forward, your turning point is about 1/3 of the way aft of your bow. Consider that that vulnerable tender adds about 6’ to your length. You are effectively swinging the ass end of a 50’ boat around that rudder. Look carefully at the size and position of that rudder - and the distance from the prop. Physics is not on your side.
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Old 12-16-2019, 10:16 PM   #24
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There’s a lot of great equipment on that boat - love the Gulf Coast Filter for example. And a lot of thought went into outfitting it. But please consider how your wife will feel after just one docking fiasco.
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Old 12-17-2019, 12:33 AM   #25
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Congratulations! That engine room is to die for - so organized, clean, and lots of space. I also like the upgrades - big windlass, nice winch and davit system, etc.
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Old 12-17-2019, 04:55 AM   #26
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Out of curiosity, I actually got a couple of quotes for a thruster. My wife and I looked at the numbers and we both said the same thing. No way. The quotes were at $12,000 and since we're only cruising six months out of the year now, that amounts to about three season's worth of cruising. The value, at least to us wasn't there. I know, call me crazy...
I think you'll do just fine! Just plan your dockage, use spring line and enjoy your cruising.
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Old 12-17-2019, 10:05 AM   #27
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Dang, that’s a clean MT. I also have a windy boat, and while I rarely use
my rather anemic thruster, it does buffer the lateral liabilities a bit.
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Old 12-17-2019, 10:32 AM   #28
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Congratulations! That engine room is to die for - so organized, clean, and lots of space. I also like the upgrades - big windlass, nice winch and davit system, etc.

The anchoring system and davits were really important to us. Once we leave our home marina on cruise, I doubt we'll spend more then six or seven total days in a marina in that five or six month period. The solar panels were a fantastic bonus, furthering the ease in which we can be off the grid.

I thought my engines rooms were clean and organized, but I don't hold a candle to this guy's efforts in there. There was no odor at all. Just a good clean mechanical smell.
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Old 12-17-2019, 10:58 AM   #29
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A nice find, sir! Enjoy.
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Old 12-17-2019, 01:06 PM   #30
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Looked at a couple of Marine Traders before deciding on a Grand Banks 42. One problem they all had was wet stringers. The were almost always 100% moisture reading. Maybe the engine room is so clean because the stringers were replaced. One of the boats had a jet pump system for the bow thruster, they are easier to install and to maintain. Did not seem as effective but did work good. Happy motoring.
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Old 12-17-2019, 04:30 PM   #31
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Very clean ! Nice find and congrats !
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Old 12-17-2019, 04:41 PM   #32
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She's a beauty. I like that fuel manifold, everything is laid out. Congratulations on your purchase and fair winds to you!!!~
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Looked at a couple of Marine Traders before deciding on a Grand Banks 42. One problem they all had was wet stringers. The were almost always 100% moisture reading. Maybe the engine room is so clean because the stringers were replaced. One of the boats had a jet pump system for the bow thruster, they are easier to install and to maintain. Did not seem as effective but did work good. Happy motoring.

Yep, I know what you mean. At our budget we knew it would take some time to find that needle in a haystack. The first boat we surveyed, a Nova Heritage East, didn't get past two hours into the survey before I called it off. The second boat, a Symbol, made it about that long as well before we called that one off. So we went into this one with eyes wide open and was pleasantly surprised.

Our friends owned a Grand Banks 36 and yes, that was a nice boat.
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Old 12-20-2019, 01:00 PM   #34
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Congrats!

Outstanding find, depending on that percentage paid.

Gave me plenty of ideas (like those battery boxes) for mine. Will have to save that one for the same reason as Al had stated.
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Looks like a very nice Christmas present! Have fun. I looked at a Marine Trader some time ago. Very well appointed and good bones.
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Old 12-20-2019, 11:49 PM   #36
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I have a 43 Marine Trader Sundeck 1985 with twin 135 Lehmans. I envy the neatness and organization of your engine room and solar power, something for me to shoot for. Congratulations to you and the wife.
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I have a 43 Marine Trader Sundeck 1985 with twin 135 Lehmans. I envy the neatness and organization of your engine room and solar power, something for me to shoot for. Congratulations to you and the wife.
Thank you! Plans are to bring it from Deltaville Va. to Myrtle Beach between January 11th and 24th. I think I have crew lined up or if not I'll single-hand it down...we shall see. In either case, I'm chomping at the bit to really go through the boat and see just exactly what I have.
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