PROPELLER DEPTH
The thruster must be installed such that the tips of the propellers are at least five
inches (13 cm) below the water surface. Ideally the mounting holes for the thruster
should be above the water line, although they can be drilled below the waterline if
necessary.
If mounted on the underside of the swim platform, mounting extensions can be
purchased from Sideshift to attain the necessary depth. Use the following table to
guide your extension length selection:
STERN PLACEMENT EXAMPLES
Sideshift thrusters can be placed close to the hull provided there are no obstacles
between the thruster propellers and the side of the boat. In this case, a right-angle
bracket (Part# EX1-11) is bolted to the transom, and the Sideshift thruster is bolted
to the angle-bracket. For example, the placement illustrated in Figure 6 provides
good clearance around the thruster, and is a preferred placement method for most
boats with inboard motors.
The green area in the illustrations below is intended to show the ideal location in
which to mount the thruster and propellers. This green area places the top of the
propellers at least 5” below the waterline and ideally no part of the thruster
protrudes below the bottom of the hull.
The optional bracket has an 80° angle, providing adequate clearance between the
thruster and hull (eg to clear an anode on the transom). The bracket has a 7” and a
6” flange. The thruster can be mounted on either flange, as required.
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