@Neutron, you got it right. I have single engine lateral thrusters under each steering nozzle/cobra fin assembly. Will at JBP recommended that I get the single engine versions which are taller but they only provide lateral thrust in one direction and I think if you use both throttles in reverse they will counter each other. So I got the single one engine models instead. IMHO the intakes and output ports are too thin so they don’t put out enough lateral thrust.
misc.memories. Cost about $400 for the LTs. I was sent the double engine models instead of the singles that I ordered. When I called about it I was told they sent what Jeff recommended not what I ordered. I ended up speaking with a manager who set it up so that I would get what I ordered soon after they received the wrong pair back. If I recall correctly I had to pay the return shipping fee or at least the incremental for priority delivery. Yeah, not the best transaction I’ve ever had with them and I’ve had a lot. But it’s all good now.
all that said, DOES ANYONE HERE WANT TO BUY A SET OF used LTs? Make me an offer or trade me for a set of mega fangs (I need the mounting plates as well).
I would like to clarify something here, I never recommend any lateral thrusters not past or current styles especially the new ones as the newest style nozzles starting on model year 2019 boats are quite effective with a split set of reverse thrusts that provide reverse thrust in a V formation to give the boat a reverse thrust and an angled thrust at the same time either way you are turning. After reading your post regarding why you were sent the wrong parts I hope your post is not saying that the person you talked to said I was the one who told them to use one or the other because that would not happen.
So if I understand your post Hopefully you just mixed up the names because I don't recommend any lateral thrusters .
I always tell people to stagger their throttles if they have a twin engine boat with independent throttle control It works with nothing added and it also works with my mega fang plus added. Or my steering added staggering the throttles is standard procedure for making a boat swing sideways while backing.
I never recommend any modification that reduces your reverse thrust , backing power or stopping power from what the factory provides stock.
I do make an alternate side force stabilizer for people who want to try the lateral thrusters with my super steering because It's their boat and they should be able to do what they want if possible.
Just like I always tell people to try the boat as it was built first ,then see what if any improvements the boat needs in the steering and handling department.
Below is a picture to show the difference between the early nozzle reverse opening design and the 2019 and newer nozzle reverse openings .
The nozzle on the right is the early one like you have and the one on the left is the newer one , the 2 angled thrust openings carefully provide both a reverse thrust and a semi reverse thrust with an angle added but not too much of an angle to hinder the reverse thrust power and just enough angle to provide a side thrust in either direction. This provides a very balanced result when backing and turning or just backing straight .
