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08-21-2021, 01:33 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Bow Thruster 4600
Hello,
I have a 1999 Maxum 4600 SCB and I am considering installing a bow thruster in the boat. I have had a look in the compartments under the bed in the forward cabin and I am not sure which space would be the best to install it in.
The most forward space seems to have a fiberglass bottom which I guess could be removed but I am not sure if it forward or deep enough.
The second space is under the forward A/C unit. Which I think could be removed and then reinstalled after the bow thruster is installed.
If anyone has any suggestions or pictures of how they did it on there boat it would be great if you could help me out. Also type and size would be great.
Thanks
T
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09-06-2021, 01:59 PM
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Lieutenant
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Plattsburgh, NY
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I'd be interested to know if this is possible. I'm in the processes of buying a 2001 4600. Definitely not a job for the faint of heart I bet.
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09-06-2021, 06:49 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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I will let you know how I make out. Hopefully install will happen in Oct.
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09-10-2021, 02:30 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2008
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This came as a factory option. This is a job I would definitely consider hiring a professional. If going ahead with a DIY,, I would find a model that has one installed and take a good long look, lots of pictures and plenty of measurements.
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09-10-2021, 03:54 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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I agree with you totally. The problem I am having is finding pictures, measurements, or models that have been installed in the 4600. One person shared a photo of his boat but that's all I have right now. Hoping more people will share this information.
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09-10-2021, 07:16 PM
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Lt. Commander
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 165
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12-09-2021, 03:32 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 12
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Hello,
Just finished installing a bow thruster in my 4600.
Total cost 6500. CDN
If anyone want anymore information.plesse let me know.
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12-09-2021, 12:40 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,623
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Very clean wiring job! 
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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12-09-2021, 12:44 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2021
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I am waiting for a quote on mine, they indicated it was a lot more than $6500, in Georgian Bay Ontario.
Where did you get yours done?
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12-09-2021, 07:17 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Dartmouth NS.
I removed the bed myself and ran some of the cables myself. I also purchased all the equipment and had someone install it to save on mark up if equipment.
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12-09-2021, 07:19 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SWEETTANGO
Dartmouth NS.
I removed the bed myself and ran some of the cables myself. I also purchased all the equipment and had someone install it to save on mark up if equipment.
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Well worth it then. My price just came back at 18k CDN.
What unit did to install, they are offering the side-power se100/185t
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12-09-2021, 09:04 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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I talked with Side-Power and they ran the numbers and they recommend a SE60 or SE80.
I had quotes between 14k to 16k from companies in this area. But I hired a company to install the tunnel and another company to do the rest of the work. Saved a lot of money that way. My boat was already out of the water from the winter so that cost was not included.
I bought the parts myself to save on mark up from the installer's.
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12-18-2021, 10:36 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2021
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Bit the bullet and accepted the pricing.
Went with the larger size (SE120) and 24 volt system so there’s no waste if I add proportional system later.
Pictures to follow in the spring.
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12-18-2021, 10:42 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jun 2021
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That is a good idea. I would have went to 24 Volts if I would do it again. I also ran the line from the fwd ac unit into the shower pump out so it wouldn't put water in the bilge anymore. Looks forward to seeing the pictures.
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05-30-2022, 03:17 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2021
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My install was delayed but almost done now.
Where did you place the controls? It's the final decision to be made, and I want to get it right.
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09-08-2022, 07:18 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mmwjr
Very clean wiring job! |
Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation. I have a 2001 46. There is a door under the bed in the front which is all finished and I use for storage. Is that where the tunnel and thruster were installed. I also have a A/C unit under the bed...thanks.
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09-08-2022, 08:23 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,623
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 46MaxumPriceless
Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation. I have a 2001 46. There is a door under the bed in the front which is all finished and I use for storage. Is that where the tunnel and thruster were installed. I also have a A/C unit under the bed...thanks.
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I suggest you ask SWEETTANGO since it is his boat and he did the work. I just complemented him on it.
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09-08-2022, 09:19 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Sorry about that....I thought I was..🤣
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09-08-2022, 09:27 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation? I have a 2001 46 a day would like to have a bow thruster installed. ��
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09-08-2022, 09:48 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 46MaxumPriceless
Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation? I have a 2001 46 a day would like to have a bow thruster installed. ��
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When they did mine they removed lots of the bed frame to work, though not sure it was 100%.
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