Bow thruster blade upgrade
- Thread starter Robski97
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Gervie
New Member
- Oct 5, 2006
- 82
- Boat Info
- 430 Sundancer 1005, Dual Raymarine E120
- Engines
- Cummins 480CE
You have their new prop. I read about it in an ad. Apparently, most of the noise from bow thrusters is from cavatation. This new design cuts the noise in half.
I was wondering if you could retrofit it and you have just answered my question.
Was the price reasonable?
I was wondering if you could retrofit it and you have just answered my question.
Was the price reasonable?
Petep
Member
Robski, Keep us in the loop on this one, as I too would like to retrofit. My model # etc. is in my black bags on the boat. This sure would be nice to have BEFORE I launch this spring. Did you call Vetrus direct ?
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Mine was free...... but it was 96 dollars if i had to pay.....
Much better grade palstic... thicker....
From the aggressive pitch on the blades it has to move a ton more water . The old blades were almost flat. ( no pitch )
I got it straight from VETUS. The chick that answers the phone takes the order. just have ur model #
Phone # is 1-410-712-0740
Rob
Much better grade palstic... thicker....
From the aggressive pitch on the blades it has to move a ton more water . The old blades were almost flat. ( no pitch )
I got it straight from VETUS. The chick that answers the phone takes the order. just have ur model #
Phone # is 1-410-712-0740
Rob
Petep
Member
Thanks, Again CSR comes thru!
Jims380DA
Member
Rob, does your thruster still have to be under warranty for free replacement? I called down there and the tech. I spoke to never made the offer and even told me that its not much of an upgrade from the original design. I dont believe it. From the looks of the blades it have to move more water!
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Jim,
not much of an upgrade.???.. wtf....
There not even close... I called Vetus just to double check they sent the right one. I just thought it would made of a better grade of plastic... The original is quite flimsy. They said it will be quieter too....
I told the person on the phone it was less then a year old . I did have to pay for the thruster zinc. ( i needed a new one )
Rob
not much of an upgrade.???.. wtf....
There not even close... I called Vetus just to double check they sent the right one. I just thought it would made of a better grade of plastic... The original is quite flimsy. They said it will be quieter too....
I told the person on the phone it was less then a year old . I did have to pay for the thruster zinc. ( i needed a new one )
Rob
Gervie
New Member
- Oct 5, 2006
- 82
- Boat Info
- 430 Sundancer 1005, Dual Raymarine E120
- Engines
- Cummins 480CE
I ordered the 6 blade propeller on-line today from www.defender.com for $79.95. The list is $96. I also ordered the replacement zinc for $26.99 and the list is $40. Shipping was $8.15 UPS.
Plan to put it on reeeeal soon. :smt001
Plan to put it on reeeeal soon. :smt001
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Gervie,
They got me for list on the zinc.... and shipping....
See nothings for free....
Rob
They got me for list on the zinc.... and shipping....
See nothings for free....
Rob
Gervie
New Member
- Oct 5, 2006
- 82
- Boat Info
- 430 Sundancer 1005, Dual Raymarine E120
- Engines
- Cummins 480CE
Robski97, have you installed the new one yet? What an I in for? I read on the Vetus site that you should use locktite on it.
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Gervie,
I gave it to the marina.... Sorry.. not much help...
Rob
I gave it to the marina.... Sorry.. not much help...
Rob
SeeRay96
New Member
Thanks for the info. I called Florida Bow Thruster this AM and ordered the new blades and zincs for bow and stern thruster.
Bridog
Well-Known Member
Wow, I bet that new one will make a huge difference. It looks like a huge improvement over the old one.
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Petep
Member
Robski, what was the install- just a few phillips head screws? I can't tell from the photo.
Robski97
Well-Known Member
Yes... just a few screws...
Rob
Rob
Petep
Member
Well, I just got back from the boat and my Vetus Thruster is this size: 80KGF, that uses a 178mm propeller(7" dia.).
Heres the rub; I went on the Defender web site and their Replacement is listed as "for 55/75/95 kgf" Vetus Model number SET0088, List Price $96 - Defender Price $79.95.
By the way it says that not only is quieter but reduces power consumtion by 10%.
I may be calling to make sure this is the right one-anybody know if it is? Thanks
Heres the rub; I went on the Defender web site and their Replacement is listed as "for 55/75/95 kgf" Vetus Model number SET0088, List Price $96 - Defender Price $79.95.
By the way it says that not only is quieter but reduces power consumtion by 10%.
I may be calling to make sure this is the right one-anybody know if it is? Thanks
Gervie
New Member
- Oct 5, 2006
- 82
- Boat Info
- 430 Sundancer 1005, Dual Raymarine E120
- Engines
- Cummins 480CE
Petep, that's the one I bought but I have a 95kgh thruster. I would get on the Vetus site and look at their product catalog or call them.
Robski97
Well-Known Member
So boats finally in the water.. boy is it cold ....
i testedthe new blade... BOY is it quiet....
Completely different sound...
Also appears to move alot more water....
Rob
i testedthe new blade... BOY is it quiet....
Completely different sound...
Also appears to move alot more water....
Rob
Petep
Member
Well, I got my order in and it is a different model number than the 420's use; Mine is Vetus part # SET0089, Cost me $72 + shipping, just waiting to get it and do my install. Thanks for the tip guys.
