Installation forward results in increased turning moment

 

10 inch tunnel fitted in cutout

 

A tight fit in bow - note light coming thru where gel-coat removed on outside

 

Cutout in swim platform to allow for lowering of platform around thruster

 

Epoxied and glassed prior to sanding

 

Exacting cut made in 2 inch solid glass hull at the bow area

 

Fairing and large radius on 10 inch tunnel

 

Fairing deflects water flow away from aft side of tunnel

 

Fitting 10 inch tunnel

 

Gelcoat removed in area of fairing and secondary bonding

 

Note installation as far forward as possible

 

Port side

 

Stern thruster mounted as low as possible to allow for lowering platform

 

Thruster very effective due to forward position and large radius on tunnel

 

Vessel

 

What the water 'sees'