The thruster can also be used to firmly hold the boat against the dock while handling lines – particularly important for single-handed captains.ĭockStar also created a Pontoon Boat Thruster that is specifically designed for pontoon boat installation. A bow mounted thruster can be wirelessly deployed without leaving the helm to pivot the bow while maneuvering through tight marinas or docking.Ī stern mounted thruster can be very useful for improved control of single engine or fixed screw boats like trawlers or motor yachts. Sailboats are often difficult to maneuver and control the bow – particularly when docking. For optimal control, a thruster can be installed for both bow and stern use. With flexible mounting options, the DockStar Smart Thruster can be used as a bow or stern thruster on a variety of boat types. Thruster installation is so easy you don’t even need to pull the boat out of the water! Flexible Mounting – marine-grade mounting options include a variety of T-track installation kits for boats like sailboats, trawlers, pontoons and motor yachts.Mounted on the exterior of a boat, it also doesn’t consume interior space. Stowable – you can easily remove the Smart Thruster from the track when not in use, or when away from the boat.Dedicated Batteries – there’s no need to worry about draining your boat’s batteries (or buying a dedicated battery) because the Smart Thruster comes equipped with rechargeable batteries that allows it to run for several dockings (about 10 minutes).Retractable – deploy the thruster into the water when needed, and then retract it out of the water when not needed so there is zero drag.A simple radio transmitter is used to operate the thruster, while powerful integrated 400W motors and batteries are used to power it. Wireless – the system requires no wiring, which means you don’t need to run power lines or control wires through your boat.There are many stand-out features to the Smart Thruster that not only make it easy to add to your boat, but also make it incredibly convenient to use. The wireless system allows the captain to remain at the helm to remotely control the thruster for 65 lbs of thrust when needed. The Smart Thruster can be installed on the exterior of your boat and only enters the water when deployed. And even better, the solution doesn’t have to be an expensive and complicated thru-hull thruster system.ĭockStar Thrusters has developed a system that makes it easy for boaters to add a bow or stern thruster with NO wiring or cutting a hole into your boat! They call it the DockStar Smart Thruster, because it is simply a smarter thruster system for your boat.
From windy weather conditions to difficult docking situations or general limitations of certain boat types, the lack of a thruster can often make maneuvering your boat a challenge.įortunately, a bow or stern thruster no longer needs to be a luxury limited to newer boat models. With the DockStar Smart Thruster, a boat can easily be maneuvered into a slip or parallel to a dock without fear of bumping into neighboring vessels or docks.ĭocking a boat can be a stressful experience for even the most skilled captains. Make maneuvering and docking your boat easier with DIY installation of an affordable, wireless thruster system
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