Sleipner/Side-Power's advanced bow thruster
The SE80 is intended for slightly larger boats, 10-15 meters, and with its 6 horsepower it can easily move heavier boats. The bow thruster can also be used as a stern thruster.
The SE80 is equipped with two five-blade propellers designed for extremely quiet and efficient operation. The Q-PROP™ technology has undergone thousands of tests to optimize performance, allowing for:
- Up to 75% noise reduction measured in a controlled environment
- 20-40% average noise reduction in tested installations
- Up to 5% more thrust
- Smooth and powerful thrust in both directions thanks to two propellers
Sleipner/Side-Power bow thrusters are flexible to install, for example they can be installed at an angle over a fibreglass tunnel. The motor can also be turned - all to make installation easier on boats where space is often limited. The cables and control panel, which are purchased separately, have plug-and-go connectors and only fit in one direction.
Other advantages of this bow thruster:
- Smooth installation
- Operates on 12V direct current (DC)
- Flexible coupling between engine and shaft - protects the drivetrain if foreign objects hit the propeller
- Galvanic isolation between motor and gearbox
- Intelligent Power Control (IPC) and overheating protection - protects the bow thruster in the event of faults and monitors operation
Complete your new bow thruster with a control panel, control cable, electrical installation and fiberglass tunnel. Remote controls are also available as accessories.