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11-05-2013, 02:30 PM
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City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Serenity
Vessel Model: 1986 Ocean Alexander
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 6
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Back into boating
Well, my wife and I finally decided to get back into boating after being out of it for several years. Now that we are retired we decided to buy a trawler and enjoy the travel. Purchased a 1979 34' CHB last year and have been enjoying using it and of course, working on it.
I'm interested in information about installing a Sideshift stern thruster. I understand one of the members in LaConner installed one last year. Sure would enjoy talking with that member.
McGyver
Anacortes, WA
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11-05-2013, 02:34 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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McGyver welcome back. No info for you on the thruster just a hello from Bellingham.
Bob
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11-05-2013, 03:58 PM
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Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Serenity
Vessel Model: 1986 Ocean Alexander
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 6
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Bellingham
My wife I both grow up in Bellingham. Lived most of lives there but moved to Anacortes to get back to the small town atmosphere.
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11-05-2013, 04:37 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: St. Marks, Florida
Vessel Name: Morgan
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,673
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Welcome back into boating. And working on it, of course. That is a great deal of the fun of it, at least for some of us anyway. Just long as there is a nice sunset at the end of the day, and the pleasure of a sundowner or two. Preferably with good company, but alone is not bad either.
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11-05-2013, 04:48 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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The Admiral started her teaching career in Anacortes. We both work in Bellingham now. We will be sea trialing our new to us boat on the 25th in LaConner. If all goes well then back up to home on December 6th. Perhaps our paths will cross. Current boat is Siren and new boat is Ebb Tide.
Fair Winds,
Bob and Jill
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11-05-2013, 04:52 PM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,614
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Jwnall, MCGyver, Bob Cofer,
We and others should meet at a Starbucks or someth'in. My summer work is slowing down and we've actually taken the day off. At Starbucks in Mt Vernon now on College Way. Too cold and wet to work.
Not living in Alaska has it's advantages.
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North Western Washington State USA
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11-05-2013, 05:24 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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Stuck over at Grand Coulee Dam for the rest of this week. Sunday works for us.
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11-05-2013, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member
City: Seattle
Vessel Name: Poach
Vessel Model: Sabreline Trawler
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McGyver
Well, my wife and I finally decided to get back into boating after being out of it for several years. Now that we are retired we decided to buy a trawler and enjoy the travel. Purchased a 1979 34' CHB last year and have been enjoying using it and of course, working on it.
I'm interested in information about installing a Sideshift stern thruster. I understand one of the members in LaConner installed one last year. Sure would enjoy talking with that member.
McGyver
Anacortes, WA
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Several years!! I couldn't make it one month! I tried--honest--I just couldn't do it. Congrats on the new boat.
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11-05-2013, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member
City: Everett, Wa
Vessel Name: The 6-Pack
Vessel Model: 1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cofer
The Admiral started her teaching career in Anacortes. We both work in Bellingham now. We will be sea trialing our new to us boat on the 25th in LaConner. If all goes well then back up to home on December 6th. Perhaps our paths will cross. Current boat is Siren and new boat is Ebb Tide. Fair Winds, Bob and Jill
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Bob let's see some pictures of this new boar!
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Jeff & Michelle
The 6-Pack
1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
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11-05-2013, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member
City: Everett, Wa
Vessel Name: The 6-Pack
Vessel Model: 1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McGyver
Well, my wife and I finally decided to get back into boating after being out of it for several years. Now that we are retired we decided to buy a trawler and enjoy the travel. Purchased a 1979 34' CHB last year and have been enjoying using it and of course, working on it. I'm interested in information about installing a Sideshift stern thruster. I understand one of the members in LaConner installed one last year. Sure would enjoy talking with that member. McGyver Anacortes, WA
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McGyver let's see some pictures of your new baby!
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Jeff & Michelle
The 6-Pack
1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
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11-06-2013, 12:21 AM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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If all goes well this will be our next boat.
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11-06-2013, 12:29 AM
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Guru
City: Portland, OR
Vessel Name: Our Heaven
Vessel Model: 1997 4800 Navigator
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 801
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Like the lines of the new to you boat! 360 views, gotta love the scene, even if your not moving.
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11-06-2013, 08:39 AM
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Senior Member
City: Everett, Wa
Vessel Name: The 6-Pack
Vessel Model: 1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Cofer
If all goes well this will be our next boat.
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What year is the GB? Is she a fb or woodie? Nice looking boat!
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Jeff & Michelle
The 6-Pack
1974 Custom Aluminum Pilothouse
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11-06-2013, 08:42 AM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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1972 and she's a woody.
1957 Bellingham Trawler
3 Eddyline Kayaks
1 Tahe 585 Kayak
1972 GB 32 Sedan (pending)
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11-06-2013, 12:51 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Bellingham
Vessel Name: Scout
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 32
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 77
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We installed a sideshift stern thruster on our 32 GB and couldn't be happier. It was an easy install and it moves the boat well.
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11-06-2013, 08:03 PM
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Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Serenity
Vessel Model: 1986 Ocean Alexander
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 6
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Thanks
Thanks for the input. I think I will proceed with purchasing and installing a side shift system. It sounds as though everyone is very pleased with their decision to go with this system. 
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11-06-2013, 08:06 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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I am looking forward to seeing your progress as I am considering doing this also.
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11-06-2013, 09:18 PM
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Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Lucky Lucky
Vessel Model: Pacific Mariner 65
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,627
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I am curious about why folks install a stern thruster on a single engine boat. I had a 36' Grand Banks single engine for 15 years and the stern was the easiest thing to control with its big rudder and prop walk. I understand the bow thruster equation but the stern thruster leaves me mystified. Can someone explain the need for a stern thruster? Thanks, Howard
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11-06-2013, 11:00 PM
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Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,401
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Helps when the prop walk is the wrong direction. And everyone needs gadgets!
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11-07-2013, 01:39 PM
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Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Serenity
Vessel Model: 1986 Ocean Alexander
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 6
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Stern thrusters
The rudder on a 34'CHB is very small and basically has no effect in reverse. The prop walks the stern to starboard. Goose and fill works pretty well but not in every situation. I want more control to avoid having my wife battle with the lines and dock.
McGyver
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