Over 30 years experience in everything GRP...
If you are looking to retrofit a bow thruster we can ensure you have the necessary high-quality tunnel in your GRP boat.
Surveyor approved, we cut no corners. “Eyebrows” to minimise water disruption, five coats of expoxy primer plus one coat of underwater primer, prior to a finish of your choice, are always included. Do not settle for less.
We will be happy to work with your electrical technician to provide the final result you desire.
Thirty-years experience of delivering a high-quality product is your assurance.
Dock, Moor & Reposition with Ease
Bow thrusters often come as standard equipment on newer pleasure boats over 45 feet, but almost any midsize vessel can be retrofitted. The benefits of having a bow thruster are many, particularly for boaters who must routinely deal with gusty winds, strong currents, or crowded docking spaces. Maneuvering in tight areas is much easier, as a thruster allows the operator to turn the vessel to port or starboard without forward motion. This is particularly helpful with high-windage powerboats or sailing vessels with long, full keels.
Another benefit is the greater level of independence and confidence a thruster can offer, both to beginner and experienced boaters alike. Novice operators are more likely to actually get underway in more challenging conditions, while experienced captains can expand their options (sailing solo, for example) with greater safety.
Such a professional bow thruster installation with the tunnel provided by Smooth finish looking as though it was part of the original build.
Jack, Brightlingsea
Specialists in Insurance Work
If your repair is part of an insurance claim we have an excellent relationship with many surveyors, built over many years, as they have come to respect the high standard of finished workmanship that we deliver. We will be pleased to work with your surveyor, or that of the insurance company, including regular update meetings, to ensure the final result is what is expected. Smooth Finish GRP Ltd has established an enviable reputation amongst both professionals in the marine industry and leisure-boat owners for always ensuring a high quality content and finish to any GRP work undertaken.
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