Manatee Owners

[wncjazzman]

Thank you.

 

[wncjazzman]

We have narrowed our search for our boat to two manatees. One dies not have a bow thruster. Can some comments be made about maneuvering without a bow thruster. Also, for those who have added one, what can I expect to pay to have one installed. Thank you folks

Thom

 

[HiDHo]

Thom, we have owned our Manatee for 11 years without the use of a thruster. I have thought about adding a bow thruster but I would want a hydralic powered thruster. So far I've rely on prudent docking taking into account wind and current and a 100' dockline. Best quote I've heard concerning thrusters is " they work fine if the winds not blowing".

 

[Coddiwomple]

Hi Kemancha,

I'm beginning to think that we have the only Canadian registered Manatee. As with any boat purchase, have a good surveyor, but if it's a small trawler your looking for, you'd be hard pressed to find anything more comfortable or economical*than the Manatee. We looked at a lot of boats, but knew within 10 minutes of seeing this we would buy it if it checked out. Good luck with your search.

-- Edited by DCBD on Friday 24th of December 2010 01:50:00 AM

I'm wondering if you still have your Manatee in Sidney? We are also on Vancouver Island and are seriously hunting for one. We are undecided about the 2 stateroom verses the 1 stateroom and only a 2 is available right now in the PNW. Murphy's Law is that we're leaning towards the 1 stateroom!