bow thruster zinc

Post by **rangoons** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:04 pm

I have a 28 TE. Can the bow thruster zinc be replaced by a diver or does the boat need to be hauled?

Thank You

Post by **RobS** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:29 pm

diver, for sure. what model thruster?

Post by **rangoons** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:24 am

I will check today and post. Do you have any tips?
Thanks

Post by **rangoons** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:32 pm

It is a Side-Power model 8112

Post by **RobS** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:08 pm

I am not familiar with that thruster but I cannot imagine a zinc requiring a short-haul...

Post by **DougSea** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:24 pm

RobS wrote:I am not familiar with that thruster but I cannot imagine a zinc requiring a short-haul...

Agreed. Just be careful not to drop any parts! Do you have a beach you can nose into so you can stand/kneel while dipping your head under to change it?

I tried to find a manual online for your unit but had no luck. Assuming it's similar to the SE60 (same power) it looks like a very straight forward job. Remove the screw, remove what's left of the old zinc, fit the new one and replace the screw. You can use a paint stiring stick to "jam" the prop in the tunnel to hold the shaft still while you remove/replace the screw.

Post by **rangoons** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:53 pm

I always thought that my bow thruster was a Vetus. After copying down the model number, I believe its a Side-Power. Boat was built in 1998. Does this make sense?

Post by **DougSea** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:37 pm

rangoons wrote:I always thought that my bow thruster was a Vetus. After copying down the model number, I believe its a Side-Power. Boat was built in 1998. Does this make sense?

Sure, Albin may have decided to fit a different manufacturer or the original buyer may have spec'd it. The 8112 is a Side-Power model number.

Post by **OldDemps** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:00 pm

I have sidepower in my 2000 28'TE. Not sure which model thruster it is but this link is the zinc it uses

http://www.boatzincs.com/sm51180.html

the thruster zinc (Aluminum) last about twice as long as my other hull (zinc) zincs which is about 1 yr here in California.

Post by **Old School** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:32 am

Does anybody know the model # of the Side-Power thruster install in a 2000 28TE?

Just as a side note I have a three blade twin propeller unit.

Post by **RobS** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:16 pm

Old School wrote:Does anybody know the model # of the Side-Power thruster install in a 2000 28TE?

Just as a side note I have a three blade twin propeller unit.

Just because another boat has a certain model unit I would not make the assumption yours has the same. My boat is a 2000 and mhanna has a 2001. I can fill a sheet of paper with differences from the factory between the two boats...

Post by **Old School** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:53 pm

RobS wrote:
Old School wrote:Does anybody know the model # of the Side-Power thruster install in a 2000 28TE?

Just as a side note I have a three blade twin propeller unit.
Just because another boat has a certain model unit I would not make the assumption yours has the same. My boat is a 2000 and mhanna has a 2001. I can fill a sheet of paper with differences from the factory between the two boats...

+1 I think Bob over at Boat Zincs identified which zinc I need from a picture. I have every manual/instruction sheet for every piece of equipment on the boat except the bowthruster.

100 miles down to the boat so next time I'm down there you bet I'll get the info.

Post by **Farmer38** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:01 pm

I'm looking for the zinc for my side power thruster - Read model (article) number of 8112 but side power site doesn't have any such beast...

Post by **DougSea** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:15 pm

Farmer38 wrote:I'm looking for the zinc for my side power thruster - Read model (article) number of 8112 but side power site doesn't have any such beast...

You might try contacting BoatZincs. Here's their Sidepower page. Any look familiar?

http://www.boatzincs.com/side-power-anodes.html

Good luck.

Post by **DougSea** » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:29 pm

DougSea wrote:
Farmer38 wrote:I'm looking for the zinc for my side power thruster - Read model (article) number of 8112 but side power site doesn't have any such beast...
You might try contacting BoatZincs. Here's their Sidepower page. Any look familiar?

http://www.boatzincs.com/side-power-anodes.html

I also found a reference manual for the older 4hp Sidepower thrusters, which I believe yours is:

https://secure.toolkitfiles.co.uk/clien ... es/4HP.pdf

That led me to part number 6 1180, which BoatZincs has:

http://www.boatzincs.com/sm61180.html

Good luck.

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