Sample Customer Testimonials
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 Brand  |
Size |
Name | Location |
Comment |
| Antares PDQ | 44 | Paul A. | Danville, CA | “Works great. Both thrusters have allowed me to gain control of my boat. They are working well. I dock in 17 knot cross winds in San Francisco bay area and even with two people it was a task. Now with Yacht Thruster I handle with no problems on my own.” |
| Bavaria | 42 | Heino E. | Port d’Antratx, Spain | "…After three months of nearly daily use, I can tell that the purchase decision for Exturn was absolutely right." |
| Bayliner | 34 | Steve F. | Kirkland, WA | “My bow thruster is great! I dock in a river with a strong current of about 4 knots and it responds great.” |
| Beneteau | 41 | Klaus J. | New Vernon, NJ | “Just came back from 2 week vacation and used it extensively. The thruster works well. Placed further fwd at the bow makes it much more efficient than the positioning of a standard tunnel thruster. The Yacht Thruster has adequate power to maneuver my 41’ Beneteau.” |
| Beneteau | 39 | Leon G. | Valencia, Spain | "At Last it is a pleasure to see how easily it is to drive into our mooring at low speed due the eXturn thruster. The mooring stress is gone." |
| Beneteau | 36 | BOAT MAX | City Island, NY | “The system worked out great. It was our first install so took some time to understand the procedure but once we did the installation was a breeze. Our customer loves the system“ |
| Beneteau | 35 | Emilio L | Canada | "I put the boat in the water last Thurs in 20+ kts of wind and the thruster worked amazingly. I love the product. Thanks for everything. Cheers" |
| Bristol | 40 | Robert H. | Rab, Croatia | "...the bow thruster works great and a lot of my fellow sailors are asking about it." |
| Bristol | 40 | Bob H. | Sarasota, Fl | "Everything is working fantastic! It is working just as I expected. I can actually dock the boat myself which is saying allot comparing to my past docking experiences! The whole docking procedure is now a great experience! Getting on and off my boat with Yacht Thruster is a breeze. It is everything and more that I wished for in a thruster! Thank you for the support." |
| Caliber Sailboat. | 40' | Drew L | Norfolk, VA | "The performance of the thruster is outstanding. On our way home from the yard after installation, we suffered multiple engine stops due to a problem with air trapped in the fuel system. We used the thruster to maneuver when we had no steering authority left at low speed and were able to aim the bow into the wind and anchor in a very small space just outside a busy shipping channel in Norfolk. After arriving at our dock again we were able to turn into our slip with real authority (for once) in the presence of a very strong cross wind. It works very well !! We decided on the install to improve control while backing but now we see there are many uses !" (Drew L.) |
| Challenger | 32 | Connie | New Jersey | Alex - One more great testimony from me. Works smooth. Installation was easy. I'll send pic. Regards |
| Challenger | 32 | Connie D | Toms River, NJ | “When being “in irons” (sailboat’s direction relative to the wind causes it to lose control) I simply tap on your thruster joystick and it helps me quickly gain control. The Yacht Thruster is also great for tight space docking. “ |
| Crownline | 25 | Goran K. | Rab, Croatia | "The leverage of eXturn is optimal due to the lower and foremost position. That‘s exactly how a thruster has to function!" |
| Cruiser | 38 | Scott. | Seattle, WA | "We have completed the installation successfully and the sea trials were good. I am pleased with the unit so far. There is no apparent change in cruise performance. We were able to test it docking in a 12 Kt. crosswind, and it performed flawlessly, making handling the boat much easier to handle." |
| CSY | 44 | Douglas P. | Wilmington, NC | “Loving the Bow Thruster! “ |
| Endeavour | 35 | Roger B. | St. Catherine, Ontario CA | “The Yacht Thruster is the best slice thing since sliced bread! My wife and I cruise across Lake Ontario and dock on concrete wall and the Yacht Thruster allows me single-handedly dock myself. This allows me to now enjoy more time on the waters.” |
| Express | 39 | Tim O. | Jeffersonville, PA | “The thruster works real good. Last winter I used it all season in Florida and it worked very well. Thank you for product” |
| Fairline | 48 | Wolfgang H. | Mallorca, Spain | “The boat turns extremely easily with the external mounted thruster only, without using the powerful 2 x 480 hp Volvo-Penta motors with whom a narrow turn is accomplished with much more difficult, slower and extremely loud.” “The performance of EXTURN is by far better in comparison to the conventional bow thruster and the noise emission is much lower.” |
| Galeon | 33 | Rudi H. | Spittal on the Drau, Austria | “Before that, I never drove into or out of ports when there was strong wind, some of the ports on the Danube are simply too narrow...Now I can! I strongly recommend eXturn as a stern thruster to every boat owner.” |
| Gulfstar Trawler | 36 | John M. | San Diego, CA | "The system is wonderful. I really like the Yacht Thruster! Alex has been absolutely wonderful in assisting me equip my boat. When I first launched the boat I was in a side tie dock and the wind was blowing like crazy! I was able to hold the boat in position next to the dock and was able to single-handedly tie my lines. The Yacht Thruster has allowed me to operate my boat all by myself." |
| Hanse | 43 | Herbert S. | Lignano, Italy | “I didn’t want to weaken my boat’s hull due to big holes, which is only possible with eXturn as bow thruster.” |
| Hanse Christian | 43 | Bob D. | Toms River, NJ | “The Yacht Thrusters you equipped are excellent! It has just been wonderful! A lot of chatter has started as neighbors have watched from the dock as I bring my boat in by myself.” |
| Hinckley Sailboat | 40' | Arja A. | Rhode Island | "I had the privilege of using the bow thruster at the dock on Friday, April 26 after the yacht was launched Friday afternoon. It worked beautifully! I am delighted by the product." |
| Hinckley Talaria | 42 | Richard R. | Punta Gorda, FL | " I finally got the boat out for a sea trial of the thrusters yesterday and am very pleased. The amount of thrust is most impressive as the stern really moves when you touch the controls. I am a believer." |
| Hunter | 42 | Richard & Sandra B. | Maryland | "Before we bough the Exturn we deliberated over it for a long time. Both cost and configuration were considered plus ease of installation, power and noise. After using it a few times now and especially today, I would not be with out it. We went in to get fuel and water and the wind was blowing us on to the bulkhead. A nice easy landing was achieved with just a touch on the thruster but when we left........ BLISS. Backing out was so easy with complete control with the Exturn. Just a little nudge every few feet kept the bow off while the stern slid gracefully away from the dock. We looked so cool and so professional." |
| Hunter | 42 | George S. | Ontario, Canada | Awesome product. Awesome customer service. Works as good as advertised or better. Kind of nice to be able to back the boat perfectly using the thruster with the wheel centred, and while docking single handed. Great to be in a confined channel with wind and/or current, waiting for a bridge opening, and being in full fine control. Remote control definitely recommended. For tying up single handed with an off shore wind you just hop off the boat with the stern line, tie it up, letting the bow go where it wants (who cares?) and stand there, remote in one hand and a drink in the other, and then leisurely bring the bow back to the dock using the remote. Another way is to back up to the dock and loop the dock cleat. Stroll up to the bow with the remote and bring the bow in. Loop the bow line on the forward dock cleat and you’re done without even hopping onto the dock. |
| Hunter | 38 | Jerry W. | Traverse City, MI | “It works very well. The installation was very simple. Every experience I have had since we have installed the Yacht Thruster has been great. It has given me full control of my boat.” |
| Hunter | 41 | Max M. | Miami Beach, Fl | The installation is complete and I have used it a couple of times now. It was completely worth the money and I'm very happy with it." |
| Hunter 42 | 42 | Rich P. | Sydney BC, Canada | "Just a quick line to let you know that the Yacht Thruster is working quite well, making docking and leaving the dock much easier. Kathie loves it. I'd like to thank you and your team again for the excellent workmanship. I'd recommend to anyone who is interested in the Thruster." |
| Jeanneau | 49 | Sal M. | Wilton, CT | “ I installed the Bow Yacht Thruster myself. It was an easy install and when I had any questions I called Alex and he answered the questions on the spot. I have used it entering and leaving our slip with no problems at all. The noise level is so low you don't even know that you are using the thruster.” |
| Jeanneau | 50 | James P. | Tacoma, WA | “It works well. I have had reliable use of it. The installation was completed with no issues.” |
| Jeanneau | 32 | Beat V. | Neuenburger Lake, Switzerland | "eXturn is a big enrichment and provides me with a lot of delight. It gives me safety and makes every port maneuver really easy." |
| LM | 27 | Horst Z. | Sneek, Holland | “Although the long keeler requires the shaping of a socket out of plastic the mounting went smoothly and straightforward.. For me eXturn is a big increase of comfort and security.“ |
| Morgan | 43 | Larry G. | Cincinnati, OH | "I boat in the Annapolis area. The thruster has worked very well. I find it very easy to back out of my slip now. My boat sits east to west and if winds blowing from the south it pushes me in the wrong direction in my slip and the thruster now helps me handle this situation allowing me to back out of my slip with a lot of confidence. It allows me to turn very sharply. You installer did a great job. I highly recommend the system! My wife appreciates Yacht Thruster!“ |
| Sea Ray | 29 | Robert C. | Eatonton, GA | “I’m thrilled with it! Working great! The wireless remote is a great addition as I can walk away from the station when docking to maneuver the boat in position. I am very pleased with Yacht Thruster and will continue to promote it.” |
| Sea Ray | 29 | Gary W. | Eatonton, GA | “The Yacht Thruster works great and very happy how it performs. Thanks again.” |
| Sea Ray | 29 | Bob C. | Lane Grimes, IA | " I'm very happy with how my thruster turned out... it works great. I even used it while standing on the dock using the remote to move the bow around while I adjusted the bow lines... really convenient and again a really great addition to my boat." |
| Sea Ray | 40' | John C. | Bradenton, FL | "The Yacht Thruster works wonderfully! Being able to move the stern of my boat to correct my direction when docking has been a great addition to my boat!" |
| Shamrock | 26 | Larry J. | FT. Myers, FL | “I’m very pleased at how good it works!” |
| Silverton | 35 | Thomas M. | Livingston, NJ | “I am very pleased with the product! I would never buy a boat again without a Yacht Thruster. I now get far more use of my boat. I am 4’ from my neighbor and docking was always difficult. Now with Yacht Thruster I can do it all alone with no worries. I continue to promote your system to boaters! Thank you for getting the job done to my satisfaction.” |
| Tiho | 36 | Leo R. | Zadar, Croatia | “Exturn now was in use the whole charter season is functioning perfectly and has very much enthused our skippering guests. Because Exturn is installed at the foremost position possible, it is very efficient and also really quiet. I really want to recommend Exturn to all wooden boat owners. “ |
| True North | 38 | Randal K. | Charleston, SC | “Works good, no problem after two years!“ |
