Just an update on the thruster issue. My 2002 460DA was equipped with a Vetus Bow 80. Apparently, the catfish destroyed the gear box aka tailpiece before the drive pin sheared. The replacement part, about $800, is no longer available from Vetus, although they were very helpful. There is a newer version and Vetus still had 3 of those tailpieces in stock. You can tell them apart.....the newer ones have a smooth surface on the bottom while the older ones have a bolt in the bottom. The replacements are either Bow 75 or Bow 90s. Talk to Ian at Vetus Marine on 321-454-3375.
