bpbpbp
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Does a bow thruster reduce hull strength?If the hull hit something significant at the lower thin section, is this any weaker - or even stronger - than without thruster installation?
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Bow thruster, hull integrity
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Does a bow thruster reduce hull strength?If the hull hit something significant at the lower thin section, is this any weaker - or even stronger - than without thruster installation?
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Tranona
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Probably notas expect the lower part there will be solid GRP. Stronger than the hull skin around it.
Boathook
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Depends upon how it is glassed on the inside.
Bouba
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If you think about it, the hull now has a large cross beam strengthening the part of the hull most likely to experience a collision
bpbpbp
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I was leaning towards these thoughts too. Thanks 
The only concern then is birds nesting there, got it.
The only concern then is birds nesting there, got it.
LittleSister
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Aside from structural integrity, it looks closer to the edge of the hull than ideal, which reduces effectiveness. I'd check thruster manufacturer's installation instructions.
Momac
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From a high level structural perspective first thought is it looks like the tunnel leaves an uncomfortably small amount of GRP remaining .
Photographs looking from the inside may however add confidence .
Photographs looking from the inside may however add confidence .
