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Thanks for the interesting comment about the weight.
Going with the issue of weight, and allowing that the Cat and the in line transmission is equal in weight to the Volvo combined engine and transmission, the other weight and drag components, aside from the thrusters, are the rudders, shafts and the stays required for them. This also eliminates the need for spare shaft and other components related to the elimination of shafts and rudders.
I plan to dig into the exact weights as well as size differences and spare parts required.
From what I have seen about the maneuverability neither stern or bow thrusters should ever be required.
I like the idea of Volvo doing the engineering, gearing and installation.
In any case it all deserves additional study.
Good bad or indifferent, all opinions are valued.
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