Does anyone have experience in fitting an after market bow thruster to a Maxum 3700. Year is 2000. It has been suggested that there is not enough room under the forward bed to fit a regular one and I have been advised to fit a Side-power.com EX55.
I hate the idea because the first time I hit a stick in the water it will knock it off. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
It is probably the same as the 35'. I looked at putting an aftermarket thruster in but it all became too hard/expensive. It is possible to but a hole through the storage bin under the forward bed and this seems to be the only access. The standard supplied tunnel is about a meter long but because of the flared bow a two meter tunnel is required. To actually fit the thing there are two very large stringers to cut through as well as punching a couple of holes in the hull. The problem is the things are too well built. Have a brand new one still in the box if you want it..
Sorry for the late reply. I have the sidepower external bow thruster and their stern thruster as well. Not a hard install at all. You'll have to cut an access panel under the v berth and put a dedicated AGM battery. There is a HUGE amount of unused space up front. In fact I'll be moving my house bank and inverter up there.
Sorry for the late reply. I have the sidepower external bow thruster and their stern thruster as well. Not a hard install at all. You'll have to cut an access panel under the v berth and put a dedicated AGM battery. There is a HUGE amount of unused space up front. In fact I'll be moving my house bank and inverter up there.
Yes. We have decided to use Side power. I was worried the it was very exposed and would get knocked off on the first twig we hit. But have been persuaded. Thanks for the input though.
Yes. We have decided to use Side power. I was worried the it was very exposed and would get knocked off on the first twig we hit. But have been persuaded. Thanks for the input though.
I hit a log that almost tore the rudder off. The thruster was fine.
It works great, and with wireless remote, it makes single handling easy. You won't regret it.
Bow Thruster on 3700
Linear Mode
