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After the ventrifigo install I was ready to take on more responsibility of the Sideshift install. LOTS of putting against the hull, measuring, second guessing. Props were to be 5” below water line at minimum. I have them set about 6.5”. I got a LOT of crap from a group I belong to “Buzzards Bay Boaters” Tough crowd. I have also attached a transcript of those comments.

After marking things out, I took down the bottom paint behind the flange and as little as possible. Drilled the holes, and filled them with Silkaflex and bolted it up. Then a dab or two on top of the screws. They are all hidden behind the mounting cover. Mounted up the sideshift, and drilled for the cables to go into the hull. I am so so surprised at the sturdiness of the 2 screw mount. Now I have to place the top cover over and add the top mounting bolt. Yes, it looks a little funky (I took a lot of heat about this, trust me. I can’t see how people are saying “insurance will void you due to the ed on” it is too dangerous to use (LOl, it is used i short bursts when docking. I think I have 2 24” bronze wheels turning with 325 HP each. This little squirt has 3.5 HP a side on a 7” prop. ANYWAY, wiring will be done in a few weeks when I am at the slip. Note the comments and it looks better than it is, that cover makes a huge difference, although not on in these pictures.

Ouch some of those comments are well kinda not nice. Glad we are a bit more supportive in our group. Let us know how it works when you get back in the water.

I am also thankful for the super support and truthfulness here. Yes, those were harsh, to put it bluntly. I have to say once I have that cover on, it is solid as a rock. Pretty impressed so far. Time will tell

Our boat came with the bow and stern thrusters already installed. It is great for docking. I didn't read all the nasty comments, but kudos to you for ignoring them. Here is a picture of our bow thruster.

Good work!

double free space propeller instead of a single in a tunnel. Interesting to hear what is more effective.

The drag before plane is a logical consideration but I think this construction is above the waterline quite quickly and thus has no effect on speed.

And on low speeds, well, the whole boat is a big lump being used to push the water away so I don't think there's much fuel economy reduction here.

Enjoy the new steering option and delete your faecesbook account, there's nothing there for real people.