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Old 08-21-2021, 12:33 PM   #1
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I have a 1999 Maxum 4600 SCB and I am considering installing a bow thruster in the boat. I have had a look in the compartments under the bed in the forward cabin and I am not sure which space would be the best to install it in.

The most forward space seems to have a fiberglass bottom which I guess could be removed but I am not sure if it forward or deep enough.

The second space is under the forward A/C unit. Which I think could be removed and then reinstalled after the bow thruster is installed.

If anyone has any suggestions or pictures of how they did it on there boat it would be great if you could help me out. Also type and size would be great.

Thanks

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Old 09-06-2021, 12:59 PM   #2
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I'd be interested to know if this is possible. I'm in the processes of buying a 2001 4600. Definitely not a job for the faint of heart I bet.
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Old 09-06-2021, 05:49 PM   #3
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I will let you know how I make out. Hopefully install will happen in Oct.
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This came as a factory option. This is a job I would definitely consider hiring a professional. If going ahead with a DIY,, I would find a model that has one installed and take a good long look, lots of pictures and plenty of measurements.
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I agree with you totally. The problem I am having is finding pictures, measurements, or models that have been installed in the 4600. One person shared a photo of his boat but that's all I have right now. Hoping more people will share this information.
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something like this may be an option?

https://www.wmjmarine.com/ss340.html...iABEgLntfD_BwE

Pic doesn't look too bad when it's painted to match...
https://sideshift.com/wp-content/upl.../Bow-shot3.jpg
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Old 12-09-2021, 02:32 AM   #7
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Hello,

Just finished installing a bow thruster in my 4600.

Total cost 6500. CDN

If anyone want anymore information.plesse let me know.

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Old 12-09-2021, 11:40 AM   #8
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Very clean wiring job!
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I am waiting for a quote on mine, they indicated it was a lot more than $6500, in Georgian Bay Ontario.

Where did you get yours done?
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Dartmouth NS.

I removed the bed myself and ran some of the cables myself. I also purchased all the equipment and had someone install it to save on mark up if equipment.
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I removed the bed myself and ran some of the cables myself. I also purchased all the equipment and had someone install it to save on mark up if equipment.
Well worth it then. My price just came back at 18k CDN.

What unit did to install, they are offering the side-power se100/185t
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I talked with Side-Power and they ran the numbers and they recommend a SE60 or SE80.

I had quotes between 14k to 16k from companies in this area. But I hired a company to install the tunnel and another company to do the rest of the work. Saved a lot of money that way. My boat was already out of the water from the winter so that cost was not included.

I bought the parts myself to save on mark up from the installer's.
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Bit the bullet and accepted the pricing.

Went with the larger size (SE120) and 24 volt system so there’s no waste if I add proportional system later.

Pictures to follow in the spring.
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That is a good idea. I would have went to 24 Volts if I would do it again. I also ran the line from the fwd ac unit into the shower pump out so it wouldn't put water in the bilge anymore. Looks forward to seeing the pictures.
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My install was delayed but almost done now.

Where did you place the controls? It's the final decision to be made, and I want to get it right.
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Very clean wiring job!
Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation. I have a 2001 46. There is a door under the bed in the front which is all finished and I use for storage. Is that where the tunnel and thruster were installed. I also have a A/C unit under the bed...thanks.
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Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation. I have a 2001 46. There is a door under the bed in the front which is all finished and I use for storage. Is that where the tunnel and thruster were installed. I also have a A/C unit under the bed...thanks.
I suggest you ask SWEETTANGO since it is his boat and he did the work. I just complemented him on it.
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Sorry about that....I thought I was..🤣
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Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation? I have a 2001 46 a day would like to have a bow thruster installed. ��
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Did you have to remove the whole bed to do the installation? I have a 2001 46 a day would like to have a bow thruster installed. ��
When they did mine they removed lots of the bed frame to work, though not sure it was 100%.
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