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Single Remote Control for Bow Thruster / Anchor

4.5 (out of 11 ratings)
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Wilfried G.
by Wilfried G. Flag of Germany 7/1/2025 Verified purchase
remote control
Works perfectly
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Volker J.
by Volker J. Flag of Germany 10/26/2024 Verified purchase
install, connect correctly, switch on and it works
Very good installation instructions, focused on the essentials, convincing price-performance ratio.
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Lüder S.
by Lüder S. Flag of Germany 6/25/2024 Verified purchase
Useful functional extension of the side thrusters
The installation of the remote control is recommended for all sailing boats that have difficulty positioning the joystick. (In my opinion, but also for everyone else)
You don't need any great manual skills to handle the logistics of the installation yourself. (I had a lot of fun - cheers to the "Norwegians" and their installation instructions!)
Luis
Christoph S.
by Christoph S. Flag of Germany 8/12/2023 Verified purchase
A great addition
I use the device especially for single-handed rides. Can then align the bow on the forecastle.
Hans-Günter W.
by Hans-Günter W. Flag of Germany 8/4/2023 Verified purchase
Very helpful
Putting on and taking off is more relaxed and safer with the help of the remote control.
Julian E.
by Julian E. Flag of New Zealand 5/5/2021 Verified purchase
Great service thanks
A.J.J. B.
by A.J.J. B. Flag of Netherlands 3/4/2020 Verified purchase
I can't.
v.F. .
by v.F. . Flag of Germany 4/30/2026 Verified purchase in use on a Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH - Bavaria 33 Sport HT
Good solution with weaknesses
The installation instructions are unfortunately not entirely correct. Additionally, the cable for the bow anchor winch on my receiver was defective – luckily, the connection for the stern anchor winch worked!

SVB provided very helpful support; they immediately sent me a replacement unit, which I ultimately didn't need since I found the problem.

Thank you very much for the support!
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Simon V.
by Simon V. Flag of Switzerland 10/17/2025 Verified purchase
Works better than other models but not without flaws
The range is excellent and the control is very responsive. However, the control is too easily activated unintentionally (in a pocket for example) and the installation cables are very short, so the receiver can only be placed next to the thruster housing.
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Bernd R.
by Bernd R. Flag of Germany 9/23/2021 Verified purchase
Very cleanly processed, easy to install
Easy installation, the integration of the windlass (Lofrans) was very easy. The operating range is very good. The strap on which the control is attached is worthy of criticism, as it breaks when the load is low. The acknowledgment tones from the operator are too quiet and can no longer be heard even when there is little wind.
Henrik R.
by Henrik R. Flag of Germany 11/20/2025 Verified purchase in use on a Hallberg-Rassy Varv AB - Hallberg Rassy 31 Standard
Despite being plug-and-play, it switches backwards.
I installed the receiver between the bow thruster and the joystick, as advised. Unfortunately, when I press the green button, the bow now moves to port instead of starboard, and vice versa, while everything works correctly when I use the joystick. The device is now being sent in for repair. I'm curious to see what happens.

Otherwise, it makes a good impression, and the remote control fits well in the hand and is easy to use. Installation was quite simple. But if it doesn't work... It wasn't a pleasant experience when I first tried it. Therefore, only 2 stars for now.
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