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I installed one last December, wish I had done it 10 yrs ago! It works
great, I even got rid off my brown paper bag hat with eye holes. I used to put
it on when I docked in a congested marina!Deaton Yacht Service in Oriental ,NC was the service yard I used for the
installation. They are an authorized dealer and very familiar with the
unit.Regards / Jack Coulter âMOJOâCalico Jack
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Hi David:I canât imagine a more streamlined design,especially vs the conventional
standard of a 10â to 12â hole drilled through the bow of your boat. What is more
streamlined than a bullet/ torpedo shape? I honestly have not experienced
a noticeable 1/2 knot decrease in boat speed, under sail or power. Even if
I did have a 1/2 knot speed loss the trade off for fantastic maneuverability
would be more than worth it to me.Jack on âMOJOâCalico Jack
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Rick:I installed the same unit. Mine is a little aft of the water tank bulkhead.
I had the yard do the actual install and glass work and I did all the electrical
work. The battery is in the space between the water tank and the bulkhead. I
have the parallel switch in the âVâ seat slot. As you said I have had it act a
little slow in high winds. I also would never go back to docking without a
thruster.JackCalico Jack
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Rick â I also used the 12V to 24V converter. My boat is coming out of the
water next week. Iâll try to get some photos posted. Iâm anxious to see if it
has any barnacle fouling since install in Dec.JackCalico Jack
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I really donât see any drop in my sailing/powering performance. I
donât see the 1/2 knot drop, Itâs got to be insignificant. The Thruster bullet
shape vs a conventional 12â hole in your bow areaconvinced me to go this route. âYour mileage may varyâ.JackCalico Jack
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BillI just did mine. I installed the automatic pump in a box from West Marine.
I made a frame and mounted it just fwd of the trans pan. I did learn that thing
has to be darn near completely level for it to work properly. Getting a new
drain hose to the elbow under the shower cost me a pint of knuckle blood which I
promptly replaced with Pusserâs laceration medication! Good luck with it.Jack – âMOJOâ in Oriental, NCCalico Jack
TorDid you and I work a co brokerage deal together years ago? Maybe on a
Channel Cutter? I owned the brokerage side of Deaton Yachts in Oriental for 21
years. That business sure has changed, Iâm happy to be retired and out of
it.Best Regards/ Jack – Mojo #184Calico Jack
Thanks Tor, I forgot all about my Paypal account! My body odometer just
turned over 200,00 miles…if I donât write it down itâs gone.JackCalico Jack
DavidWill you accept a USPO money order or a cashiers check from my bank? How
much for frt? I can even do a wire transfer to your bank with your bank wire
instructions. Pls ship to me atJack Coulter256 Morrison RdOriental, NC 28571Big Thanks / jackPS I need your address.Calico Jack
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.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}Thanks Tor. I couldnât get my wife to hold the shaft from turning for more
than an a couple of hours or with her hands hence the channel Lock Universal
Channel Locks Shaft Brake !!Jack on âMOJOâCalico Jack
