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Dickson Thruster!
The Power Rudder!
Our Docking
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Price List
Prices vary and depend on boat type and size. We build to suit.
Single Stern Thrusters
Single stern thrusters start at $4,800.
Dual Stern Thrusters
Dual stern thrusters start at $6,700.
General rule for thruster installations: Boats between 25 and 40 feet require single units. Boats from 40 to 65 feet require dual thrusters. Boats over 65 feet require special consideration and will be engineered based on several criteria before a quote is issued.
Emergency Get-Home Systems
Get-Home systems for single stern thrusters - $1,050
Get-Home systems for dual stern thrusters - $1,825
How They Work
Graphic - How They Work Graphic - How They Work
The engine driven pump (1) draws hydraulic fluid from the reservoir (2) and directs pressurized (800 - 1500 psi) fluid to control valve (3).
At the direction of the switch in the helm station control panel (4), fluid is directed to the reversible thrust motor (5) through hose (6) or (7). Fluid then returns via the other hose through valve (3) and filter (8) back to the reservoir.
Note: This schematic is not to scale. It is meant only to
represent graphically how the thruster operates.
Contact Dickson Thruster
10730 Atwood Drive, Rancho Cordova, California 95670
Phone: 800.995.0216 -or - 800.628.2847
Fax: 650.292.2236 -or- 916.638.8079
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