Hi Peter - We have a stern thruster on Old Bear (Nordic Tug 42) and it is VERY useful -- especially when docking stern in with wind and current. Old Bear has a lot of windage so I wish both bow and stern thrusters were more powerful -- but we have learned to make do and so far no disasters. We are now in Beaufort SC -- aiming for St Simons today. Best, David & Genie On Sat, Oct 28, 2017 at 1:15 AM, Peter Skewes via Sentoa < sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list > Sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > http://lists.sentoa.org/mailman/listinfo/sentoa_lists.sentoa.org > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Peter Skewes <peteralan@nctv.com> > To: <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2017 01:15:55 -0400 > Subject: Stern Thruster > > I need a little insight into stern thrusters. My wife and I are going to > do the Great Loop 03/19, starting from Charleston, SC. We have decided on a > Nordic Tug 32 for the trip. We chartered a Ranger Tugs 29 for a “test run” > and were spoiled by the bow and STERN thrusters. So, my question is: is it > crazy to have a stern thruster installed before we start our trip? I am not > a seasoned boat person with many years of experience. I want the most > enjoyable, lowest stress adventure possible. I believe a stern thruster > will contribute to that goal. Your valuable insights would be appreciated. > >