Replace original bow thruster on 2004 Carver 36SS

[Myrisa]

Hi everyone, has anyone replaced their bow thruster on a 36SS? Having gear issues and trying to decide to rework them or instal new bow thruster. I have the QL BP 800 12 volt. No replacements.
Problem is the BP800 is more horizontal and I don’t have the room for a nice Sidepower as example. There is Easy access to the tunnel to open it up and place a new one in. Are their replacements out there? Has anyone managed to do this?
Thank you

[Viper]

Welcome aboard.

Have you actually contacted Imtra and discussed this with them? Try giving them a call or email them at info@imtra.com

They're really helpful and might have a solution for you. https://www.imtra.com/products/side-power/side-power-thruster-systems

If you need to install a new unit that would end up being too high for the space. Check to see if you have enough room to put it in there at a different angle. If there is room to do that, you can have a fiberglass technician patch up the current mounting hole for the QL leg and cut a new one to accommodate a new unit at a different angle.

Also, pretty sure one of the guys on here also had his gear rebuilt somewhere. Hopefully someone will chime in about that.

[Myrisa]

Thank you, yes I believe I have room. I see you can angle the side power or Vetus on their side which would really help. Maybe the smaller SE 60 12 volt would work best, it’s a little smaller than theSE 80 as example.

[Viper]

Contact Imtra and tell them the type of boat you have so that the unit/thrust is properly matched to your size vessel or you'll be disappointed the performance if it's underpowered.