We are looking to purchase a boats on the East coast to cruise the area, Bahamas, Keys, etc.
Our current vessel in the PNW has bow & stern thrusters as well as Naiads. We love the thrusters and would not do without them. We are using our thrusters less and less but still we use them in most docking, getting off the fuel dock, especially in off-slack times or winds, etc. even going down a narrow fairway.
However, during our research of vessels in the SE, we are being told that thrusters are not needed. And many of the vessels we are looking at in the 53-72’ do not have even have a bow thrusters and even fewer with stabilization. Am I being unreasonable in insisting on at least a bow thruster? We may have to install the thrusters after purchase since we are so used to having them as needed.
Is there something very different about East coast waters that negates the need for thrusters. For example, I was looking at a 72’ Cheoy Lee and was told the boat is so heavy.. no need for thrusters. Same thing with a 70’ Hatteras.
I would love to hear the opinion of this trusted group.
Thank you much
Raylee
Our current vessel in the PNW has bow & stern thrusters as well as Naiads. We love the thrusters and would not do without them. We are using our thrusters less and less but still we use them in most docking, getting off the fuel dock, especially in off-slack times or winds, etc. even going down a narrow fairway.
However, during our research of vessels in the SE, we are being told that thrusters are not needed. And many of the vessels we are looking at in the 53-72’ do not have even have a bow thrusters and even fewer with stabilization. Am I being unreasonable in insisting on at least a bow thruster? We may have to install the thrusters after purchase since we are so used to having them as needed.
Is there something very different about East coast waters that negates the need for thrusters. For example, I was looking at a 72’ Cheoy Lee and was told the boat is so heavy.. no need for thrusters. Same thing with a 70’ Hatteras.
I would love to hear the opinion of this trusted group.
Thank you much
Raylee