Don't miss out the entire month of June with super savings up to $250 off Maxwell Windlasses. Maxwell products are renowned for their reliability and performance throughout the international marine leisure boat industry. Sale valid now until June 30th, 2017.       Don't miss out the entire month of June with super savings up to $250 off VETUS Bow Thrusters. *Please note: Special Order VETUS Bow Thrusters are on sale also. VETUS develops products that are easy to install and need little maintenance. Sale valid now until June 30th, 2017.         Specials   Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates

  Don't miss out the entire month of June with super savings up to $250 off Maxwell Windlasses. Maxwell products are renowned for their reliability and performance throughout the international marine leisure boat industry. Sale valid now until June 30th, 2017.       Don't miss out the entire month of June with super savings up to $250 off VETUS Bow Thrusters. *Please note: Special Order VETUS Bow Thrusters are on sale also. VETUS develops products that are easy to install and need little maintenance. Sale valid now until June 30th, 2017.           Specials   Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates  

As the Fall months creep into our calendars, boat owners in cooler climates acknowledge, with sadness, that it’s time to put the boat away. Outside Storage? It’s a thought and an option but consider that you may be threatened by snow build up, tornadoes or hurricanes. The success of storing your boat outside depends on how well your boat is protected from the conditions outdoors.                          Rinse/Flush Rinsing the outside of your boat and trailer thoroughly with fresh water will remove excess salt. Pay particular attention to your trailer’s leaf springs, wheel hubs and brakes that are constantly submerged during launching and retrieval of your boat. Flush your engine's cooling system with fresh water in line with your engine manufacturer’s salt removal recommendations. This will minimize corrosion and overheating issues come spring. Drain your boat of all water – bilge, head, sink lines, water tanks, sea-cocks, and pipes. If you are in an area with extended periods of freezing, put antifreeze in the low parts if there is still some water present. Salt Watch out for salt. Buy a good salt remover to minimize corrosion. Add fuel stabilizer to top off your fuel tanks. Here is one recommended by CLR Marine. Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer & Performance Improver - 32oz *Case of 4* STA-BIL Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer is a diesel additive that keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts and maximized for engine performance. Designed for use with all diesel engines, and all diesel fuels, Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer Diesel formula prevents sludge and sediment formation, cleans and lubricates fuel injectors to improve performance and helps remove water. It is safe to use and recommended for use at every fill up, with the 32 ounce bottle treating up to 320 gallons of fuel. Batteries Remove the batteries from your boat and store in your garage or basement. Batteries should be connected to a battery charger that will give them a good charge and one that w automatically switches to a float/trickle charge to keep your batteries topped up. Match your charger to the type of battery you are charging. Using a charger manufactured for lead acid batteries to charge an AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery will cause damage to the battery. If you choose to keep your batteries in the boat, connect a solar trickle charger. These chargers will keep your batteries topped off without the hassle of removing heavy batteries from your boat. Cleaning Clean the exterior with the proper fiber glass or wood cleaner needed for your boat. Bright work can be cleaned by removing the wood or cleaning it as it is - installed. Be careful to not get the wood cleaner onto the deck surfaces. The exterior should be dried with a chamois cloth. Vinyl seat cushions and backs should be cleaned with vinyl cleaner. Hard surfaces inside the vessel can be wiped with all purpose cleaners. End your cleaning with a coat of wax to the exterior and polish. Don’t forget the bottom paint. Before you store, spend the time to give your boat a thorough cleaning. CLR Marine has many products by trusted brands such as Powerhouse, Davis Instruments, Jabsco, Shurhold, and Swobbit, to help winterize and clean. You will be grateful in the spring during launch time that your boat is already clean as the new boating season begins. Cover Up If you store outside in your yard, driveway, or a boat yard, a boat cover is a must to prevent damage from winter conditions. Leaving your boat in the water is not recommended. The boat is exposed to rough weather, and has a greater possibility of sinking if you aren’t monitoring it often. https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/boat-outfitting/winter-covers.html and https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/winterizing.html Circle May 21, 2022, on your calendar. The date is almost ten days before Memorial Day, next year when most harbors open for the season. Start your prep work, tune-ups, sanding, and painting to get out on the water and a great boating season. In the meantime, during the cold winter months, cozy up to the fire and read your boating manuals, new safety regulations and weather information. Fair winds and smooth sailing.   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please get in touch with CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/. _________________________________________________________________________ Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2021.  

Bow Thrusters from Quick and Vetus Bow thrusters make docking easier, since they allow the captain to turn the vessel to port or starboard side, without using the main propulsion engine.   Use our Shipping Cost and Time Estimator on the Shopping Cart page of CLR Marine. You will need to add the item to the cart to get an estimate. We ship Monday-Friday (excluding Holidays and some weather days) and almost always ship same day when your order is placed before 2:30 PM Eastern Time if in stock.

BOW PRO 651 Bow Thruster 65KGF - 12V Our BOW PRO thrusters are fitted with proven induction technology. This system makes the use of carbon brushes obsolete. As a result, the bow thruster is very quiet and has indefinite* run-time! The (AC) induction motor is controlled by the VETUS MCV motor controller. This in-house-engineered motor controller can handle both 12V, 24V and AC motors, making the new bow thruster suitable for almost all boats! The BOW PRO thruster is controlled by a proprietary CANBUS protocol. There are two different panels available for this thruster; one fully-proportional basic panel and one fully-proportional panel with lock-function. This allows the boat to be moored without the use of ropes. Letting passengers board your vessel have never been this easy! Evolution is to continue on a set of good properties, so there are similarities with its predecessors: remained are the very silent propeller blades and the streamlined tailpiece. Retrofitting a BOW PRO thruster, therefore, is a piece of cake as the new motor is interchangeable with the tailpiece and flange of our thruster range. Features: Range of Boat Size: 34ft - 36ft Thrust in pounds force: 143 lbs Motor horse power: 4 Tunnel- center line below the waterline: 185MM Voltage: 12V  Precision proportional control Endurance Rated Run-time - up to 10 minutes (dependant on model) at full power Maintenance-free brushless motor Sealed ingression protection construction - motor sealed for improved corrosion resistance in damp bilge environments Built-in over-temp and low battery voltage protection Suitable for high demanding applications (e.g. for use in rental & charter vessels) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

BOW PRO 301 Bow Thruster 30KGF - 12V The BOW PRO thrusters are fitted with proven induction technology. This system makes the use of carbon brushes obsolete. As a result, the bow thruster is very quiet and has indefinite* run-time! The (AC) induction motor is controlled by the VETUS MCV motor controller. This in-house-engineered motor controller can handle both 12V, 24V and AC motors, making the new bow thruster suitable for almost all boats! The BOW PRO thruster is controlled by a proprietary CANBUS protocol. There are two different panels available for this thruster; one fully-proportional basic panel and one fully-proportional panel with lock-function. This allows the boat to be moored without the use of ropes. Letting passengers board your vessel have never been this easy! Evolution is to continue on a set of good properties, so there are similarities with its predecessors: remained are the very silent propeller blades and the streamlined tailpiece. Retrofitting a BOW PRO thruster, therefore, is a piece of cake as the new motor is interchangeable with the tailpiece and flange of our thruster range. Features: Range of Boat Size: 20ft - 25ft Thrust in pounds force: 66 lbs Motor horse power: 2 Tunnel- center line below the waterline: 110MM Voltage: 12V  Precision proportional control Endurance Rated Run-time - up to 10 minutes (dependant on model) at full power Maintenance-free brushless motor Sealed ingression protection construction - motor sealed for improved corrosion resistance in damp bilge environments Built-in over-temp and low battery voltage protection Suitable for high demanding applications (e.g. for use in rental & charter vessels) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

BOW PRO 361 Bow Thruster 36KGF - 12V The BOW PRO thrusters are fitted with proven induction technology. This system makes the use of carbon brushes obsolete. As a result, the bow thruster is very quiet and has indefinite* run-time! The (AC) induction motor is controlled by the VETUS MCV motor controller. This in-house-engineered motor controller can handle both 12V, 24V and AC motors, making the new bow thruster suitable for almost all boats! The BOW PRO thruster is controlled by a proprietary CANBUS protocol. There are two different panels available for this thruster; one fully-proportional basic panel and one fully-proportional panel with lock-function. This allows the boat to be moored without the use of ropes. Letting passengers board your vessel have never been this easy! Evolution is to continue on a set of good properties, so there are similarities with its predecessors: remained are the very silent propeller blades and the streamlined tailpiece. Retrofitting a BOW PRO thruster, therefore, is a piece of cake as the new motor is interchangeable with the tailpiece and flange of our thruster range. Features: Range of Boat Size: 23ft - 28ft Thrust in pounds force: 80 lbs Motor horse power: 2 Tunnel- center line below the waterline: 125MM Voltage: 12V  Precision proportional control Endurance Rated Run-time - up to 10 minutes (dependant on model) at full power Maintenance-free brushless motor Sealed ingression protection construction - motor sealed for improved corrosion resistance in damp bilge environments Built-in over-temp and low battery voltage protection Suitable for high demanding applications (e.g. for use in rental & charter vessels) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

BOW PRO 421 Bow Thruster 42KGF - 12V The BOW PRO thrusters are fitted with proven induction technology. This system makes the use of carbon brushes obsolete. As a result, the bow thruster is very quiet and has indefinite* run-time! The (AC) induction motor is controlled by the VETUS MCV motor controller. This in-house-engineered motor controller can handle both 12V, 24V and AC motors, making the new bow thruster suitable for almost all boats! The BOW PRO thruster is controlled by a proprietary CANBUS protocol. There are two different panels available for this thruster; one fully-proportional basic panel and one fully-proportional panel with lock-function. This allows the boat to be moored without the use of ropes. Letting passengers board your vessel have never been this easy! Evolution is to continue on a set of good properties, so there are similarities with its predecessors: remained are the very silent propeller blades and the streamlined tailpiece. Retrofitting a BOW PRO thruster, therefore, is a piece of cake as the new motor is interchangeable with the tailpiece and flange of our thruster range. Features: Range of Boat Size: 25ft - 30ft Thrust in pounds force: 93 lbs Motor horse power: 4 Tunnel- center line below the waterline: 125MM Voltage: 12V  Precision proportional control Endurance Rated Run-time - up to 10 minutes (dependant on model) at full power Maintenance-free brushless motor Sealed ingression protection construction - motor sealed for improved corrosion resistance in damp bilge environments Built-in over-temp and low battery voltage protection Suitable for high demanding applications (e.g. for use in rental & charter vessels) This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Zinc Anode Set f/Bow Thrusters - 75/80/95 kgf Bow Thrusters Spare set zinc anode for 60/75/80/95 kgf bow thrusters. Supplied with two stainless steel Allen head countersunk set screws.

6 Blade for 35/55 kgf Bow Thrusters Propeller 6 blade, diameter 146mm, for 35/55 kgf bow thrusters. Set includes all mounting hardware for propeller. Zinc sold separately. Working in close collaboration with the Maritime Institute Netherlands (MARIN), the world-famous hydrodynamic laboratory, VETUS has optimized the performance of its thrusters. This has been achieved by utilizing a unique propeller blade profile, which creates little or no cavitation. As cavitation produces unwanted noise, this new blade design offers a major reduction in the operating sound levels for VETUS bow thrusters. Moreover, the application of this propeller has reduced the current consumption by up to 10%.

Zinc Anode Set f/Bow Thruster - 25 kgf Bow Thrusters Spare set zinc anode for 25 kgf bow thrusters. Supplied with two stainless steel allen head countersunk set screws.

Zinc Anode Set f/Bow Thruster - 35/55 kgf Bow Thrusters Spare set zinc anode for 35/55 kgf bow thrusters. Supplied with two stainless steel allen head countersunk set screws.

Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit for BTQ140 Bow Thrusters Tecnoseal Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit BTQ140 for 140mm diameter tunnel. For use in salt water. Mounting screw is not included. Most thrusters require 2 anodes.

Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit for BTQ110-125 Bow Thrusters Tecnoseal Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit BTQ110 for 110mm diameter tunnel. For use in salt water. Mounting screw is not included. Most thrusters require 2 anodes.

Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit for BTQ185 Bow Thrusters Tecnoseal Quick Zinc Propeller Nut Anode Kit BTQ185 for 185mm diameter tunnel. For use in salt water. Mounting screw is not included. Most thrusters require 2 anodes.