northforktug130
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- Fluid Motion Model
- R-27 Classic
Does thursters use a lot of battery.
Thrusters, the windlass and your engine starter(s) are the biggest power draws on the boat. Your engine has a separate battery dedicated to starts.Does thursters use a lot of battery.
On a side note. I don't think people should be overly reliant on their bow thrusters. In my experience with bow thrusters, including my current R27, the bow thruster can rarely counteract a heavy wind. Boat maneuvering skills are absolutely critical in those situations and the best time to practice them is when there isn't a strong wind.
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