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retractable thruster

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#1 ·
I working on a project which need a retractable thruster for vessel. Besides just looking at the technical specification provided by owner, what should i looking for in order to choose a suitable thruster for the vessel? How to encounter the problems by just looking at the engineering drawing?
 
#2 ·
Don't take any manufacturers word for their products capabilities, get them to give you live references to customers who are already using the product. Also check to see if the units are Class approved and better still to MIL Spec and what is the warranty and availability of service and parts in the country of operation.

First rule of buying marine products - treat any manufacturers' claims and specifications with a grain of salt until proven otherwise. There are a lot of sharks out there including some of the big names.
 
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