Added a Bow Thruster to My 330 Express

[usmm1234]

Installed a Vetus Bow Pro 761 Bow Thruster. Had the hull sides wet sanded, compounded, polished and polymer coated. painted the bottom, changed all the zincs and lower unit gear oil. Ready to head back in the water and back to North Myrtle Beach.

 

[Byram]

very nice

 

[Hookup1]

Looks good. I installed one in my 268 Islander. The best modification I made to my boat!

 

[ElyseM]

night and day.

 

[fsc60]

Looks Great
I installed one also
Your going to love it.
Its like cheating.

 

[Fido]

Did you cable back to the main batteries or add a battery in the bow?
Just about to complete this exercise.

 

[Fishtales]

You will love it when there is wind or current in tight quarters. Makes slipping boob.

 

[usmm1234]

Did you cable back to the main batteries or add a battery in the bow?
Just about to complete this exercise.

lith ion battery and Victron Blue smart charger installed up front

 

[usmm1234]

Installed a Vetus Bow Pro 761 Bow Thruster. Had the hull sides wet sanded, compounded, polished and polymer coated. painted the bottom, changed all the zincs and lower unit gear oil. Ready to head back in the water and back to North Myrtle Beach.

I ran the Boat back up the waterway today to our Marina This morning With my Lady. Side current and wind blowing. Wow does this make it easy holding the boat while she gets the lines secured!

 

[Hookup1]

I’m in a tiny canal in Islamorada for February. Barely enough room to turn around without hitting other boats. Best upgrade ever for me.

 

[HMBJack]

You'll never own another boat without one. Good decision!

 

[Fido]

I ran the Boat back up the waterway today to our Marina This morning With my Lady. Side current and wind blowing. Wow does this make it easy holding the boat while she

lith ion battery and Victron Blue smart charger installed up front

Do you happen to have any photos of the battery DC install?

 

[G2man]

I have a 376 canyon and thinking about have one installed
what is the ballpark price

 

[mg1826]

Installed a Vetus Bow Pro 761 Bow Thruster. Had the hull sides wet sanded, compounded, polished and polymer coated. painted the bottom, changed all the zincs and lower unit gear oil. Ready to head back in the water and back to North Myrtle Beach.

The install looks great!
I'm looking at also installing a system on my 2004 GW Express 330. Do you mind me asking the approximate install price you paid and who you used?

 

[usmm1234]

The install looks great!
I'm looking at also installing a system on my 2004 GW Express 330. Do you mind me asking the approximate install price you paid and who you used?

New England Bow Thrusters did mine. They had done numerous Grady 330's previously. The have 3 locations. RI, NC and SC. They are the best. Ive been in the Industry 45 years. These are the guys to do it. They will travel and set up shop for 3 days at a yard.
I chose the Vetus Pro Bow for the variable speed and brushless DC Motor. Vetus makes some less expensive ones that are good.
As far as price. There are alot of variables. Call them.
Bill Jennings 860 500-9819. He's the owner. Tell him Russ Johnson from Glendinning sent you.

 

[mg1826]

Thanks Russ! I'll call them today.