Completed Sideshift Thruster Install

Borchik · **Posted:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:14 pm

Just installed 4 Sideshift Thrusters onto a houseboat...first time someone has installed 4 on a single vessel according to the companies owner. I did a bunch of testing for his as far as battery hookup without using the 8 batteries they suggested for install. Also installed the wireless keyfob controls along with the standard joystick setup. Launching it tomorrow, should be interesting testing this thing out...will probably go faster sideways then it will forward!

ric · **Posted:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:19 pm

well um... yeah so...

nice install

christiantrevor · **Posted:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:12 pm

So I have to assume you don't beach it.....

Borchik · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:14 am

Not mine but no he does not beach it. That would make it pretty hard wouldnt it!

neutron · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:01 pm

those small props give enough thrust to move that tank?

Borchik · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:12 pm

Yes, actually I have seen video of a similar boat with only one and the trust is amazing.

neutron · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:14 pm

nice!

gregs · **Posted:** Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:29 pm

The forum is: Boating Banter.

It's a boat.

Looks interesting, thanks for the look at something different.

Greg

Monkey Business · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:09 pm

Nice job Brian! That should help to maneuver that beast. I have seen these used on I/O's for frequent shallow water use, rather than risking damage to the outdrive.

LouC · **Posted:** Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:11 pm

I bet it makes docking it much easier esp seeing as how there is so much side area for the wind to catch....

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Completed Sideshift Thruster Install

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