[Chris Burkard]

Hmmm. Tiaras do have robust battery banks compared to other manufactures, but an electric bow thruster will draw huge amounts of current when in use. I'd be more worried about other components on the system while the bow thruster is in operation. If you have to install a thruster, I would insist on a separate bank of batteries and an independent charging system.

I'm not a fan of bow thrusters for twin inboard vessels of this size. They are expensive, add weight, add maintenance and add complication. Unless you have a dock subject to very strong currents or wind I would forgo the thruster. With practice, nearly anyone can dock a twin engine inboard express vessel of this size in nearly all docking situations without much trouble. Bow thrusters have their place mind you; large outboard vessels don't handle worth a darn around the dock and a bow thruster is needed in many situations. Single engine inboards of course need thrusters and larger vessels susceptible to wind need thrusters. This is just my opinion and I understand if having a bow thruster makes someone more comfortable with the handling of any vessel, that translates into more enjoyment and that may be worth the added expense.