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- Joined
- Dec 16, 2010
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- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Slow Hand
- Vessel Make
- Cherubini Independence 45
Someone posted on a thread about making plugs to fit their bow thruster (sorry I couldn't find it to give you credit). I fabricated a set out of Coosa board and neoprene. While it did work to eliminate water flow and keep barnacle growth on the propellers to a minimum, I've had issues with them coming out unintentionally. Was preparing to rework the foam when I came across these cute thruster balls.
Polyform makes these (A0W), and Taylor also makes an equivalent size for my 8" tunnel. Obviously you can adjust the pressure to increase the size for a perfect fit. Installed them to day with high expectations. A 1/4" braided rope allows me to pull them out while standing on the deck.
Because I'm such an Eco friendly boater, I squint an ounce of bleach in the tunnel from a plastic syringe, before installing the second plug. I'm pretty sure I heard a baby barnacle scream, "NO".
Ted
Polyform makes these (A0W), and Taylor also makes an equivalent size for my 8" tunnel. Obviously you can adjust the pressure to increase the size for a perfect fit. Installed them to day with high expectations. A 1/4" braided rope allows me to pull them out while standing on the deck.
Because I'm such an Eco friendly boater, I squint an ounce of bleach in the tunnel from a plastic syringe, before installing the second plug. I'm pretty sure I heard a baby barnacle scream, "NO".
Ted