How bow-thruster electrics work

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Bow-thruster control boxes operate the thruster’s motor, bu

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Practical Boat Owner Magazine

Thwarted by the cost and complexity of traditional bow thrusters MBY reader Steve Jordan decided to invent his own. Hugo Andreae investigates

Three transatlantic cruisers share valuable lessons with Ali Wood about their onboard power setups (and where they went wrong)

WILL BRUTON ON LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY

Andrew Simpson looks at pendulum servo self-steering gears, and describes how to get the best out of them

Pat Manley and Oliver Ballam explain the best techniques for installing and maintaining onboard electrical cabling

Rob Adams treats his classic cruiser to a pair of brand new engines

Thwarted by the cost and complexity of traditional bow thrusters MBY reader Steve Jordan decided to invent his own. Hugo Andreae investigates

Three transatlantic cruisers share valuable lessons with Ali Wood about their onboard power setups (and where they went wrong)

WILL BRUTON ON LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY

Andrew Simpson looks at pendulum servo self-steering gears, and describes how to get the best out of them

Pat Manley and Oliver Ballam explain the best techniques for installing and maintaining onboard electrical cabling

Rob Adams treats his classic cruiser to a pair of brand new engines