An electric bow thruster is one driven by an electric motor. Most are mounted in a transverse tunnel beneath the waterline at the bow. Boats and yachts are sometimes fitted with retractable bow thrusters.
The bow thruster enables lateral movement of the bow, facilitating maneuvers.
These devices can be powered by an AC or DC electric motor, and usually have a fixed-pitch propeller. There is a wide range of power options.
Placement of the bow thruster is a prime criterion for selection. Sailboats can be fitted with retractable bow thrusters, to be deployed only when maneuvers require. The thruster's power needs is another factor.
- Wide range of power
- Strong current can affect efficacy
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Bow and stern thruster 0-5 hp for boats (electric) BOW5512B, BOW5524B | 3KW @ 12/24V VETUS
WHY VETUS MANOEUVRING SYSTEMS? VETUS BOW AND STERN THRUSTERS DESIGN ADVANTAGES - A single propeller creates less flow disturbance in the tunnel -...
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Bow and stern thruster for boats (electric) 250TT TUNNEL Lewmar
. No reservoir to install, no leaks and no maintenance . High performance 5 blade propellers give equal thrust in both directions . High...
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Boat bow thruster (electric) BUGSTRAHLER ZF Marine
The new range of bow thrusters is principally intended for all types of pleasure craft, in particular for vessels requiring high maneuverability...
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Side-Power have for several years manufactured ignition protected versions of the SP75T and SP95T thruster models. Now the second generation is...
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From 15 to 37 kW Trust pull (from...
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Boat bow thruster (electric) DUALIS - 35 -> 220 kW CMC Marine
Dualis Advanced Series is the synthesis of experience of more than 20 years of work in the design and construction of thrusters and...
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Bow and stern thruster for boats (electric) TRAC DC ABT TRAC
TRAC Thrusters deliver more thrust per horsepower than any other thruster available. TRAC's twin counter-rotating propellers are more...
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Bow thruster for ships (electric) TRANSVERSE Jastram
Jastram transverse thrusters are made from high-grade certified materials and are designed individually according to the given installation conditions. Classification...
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Electric boat bow thruster 0-5 hp 55KGF 12V - 3.5 KW Craftsman Marine DB Innovation
By virtue of the specific design of the propellers and the optimized streamline of the tail piece, the noise production of these Craftsman Marine thrusters is reduced to the bare minimum. The propeller...
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Boat bow thruster (electric) DC PRO Wesmar
Extremely efficient electric motors eliminate the possibility of early thermal shutdown Fully proportional control for safe and gentle docking; or...
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Boat bow thruster (electric, retractable) VR SERIES OCEAN YACHT SYSTEMS
OYS are pioneers of retracting rotating thrusters in the superyacht and workboat market. The VR Series thruster deploys vertically and can rotate 360 degrees whilst...
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Bow thruster for ships (tunnel type, electric) ELECTRIC L DRIVE Thrustmaster of Texas
Electric drive tunnel thrusters with fixed pitch propeller are available from 250 to 3,000 HP. They are designed for variable...
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Electric motor for ships bow thruster DOMINATOR AmeriMex Motor and Controls Inc
AmeriMex's patented Dominator motor is an AC electric motor with capabilities from 800 to 3000 horsepower. It is used for many applications in the oil industry such as drilling motors, mud pumps, draw works, rotary...
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Electric motor for ships bow thruster 500 – 5.000 KW VEM motors
Electrical motors are used on almost all types of ships, e.g., as thrusters, but also as pump jets. As positioning systems they are indispensable...
