Every year, more and more boats are built with bow & stern thrusters, and boat-owners without them are installing them to make their boats more maneuverable. Because their thrusters are often buried deep in the bilge, many boaters don’t even know how to access them for maintenance.

Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet explains the basics of bow and stern thrusters and how they work.

Proportional control bow and stern thrusters have changed the docking experience since they were first introduced in 2011. Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet answers common questions about upgrading.