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Old 07-28-2019, 11:05 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by TDunn View Post
A little throttle will turn your boat easily without adding any real speed. Once you learn how to use the throttle effectively you won't really need the thruster.....Patience is also useful. Of course over 50 years boat handling experience helps too.
My throttles are electronically controlled and have nowhere close to the reaction that mechanical throttles have. The delay, a full second to react, can be hairy in close quarter maneuvering. No, on my boat the thruster is a welcome addition. BTW, I have a little over 60 years in piloting all types of power boats.
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