Vetus Bow Thruster 55Kgf 3kW 4hp 12v
The Vetus Bow Thruster 55Kgf 3kW 4hp 12v is arguably the most popular Bow Thruster for Yachts and Powerboats up to 12.5 m (42 ft). Manufactured using the highest quality materials to give high power and long service life.
The Vetus 55Kgf unit is one of the few thrusters for this class of vessel with a 150mm diameter tunnel -making it much easier to fit than competitors with standard 185mm units.
Thrusters : Bow Thrusters : Electric Thrusters : BOW5512D
Thrusters can take the stress out of docking by giving you sideways control of the movement and position of the bow and the stern of your boat. They work by rotating a propeller in a submerged tunnel or a housing mounted athwartships and located near the bow and/or the stern. A control panel allows you to push the bow and/or stern sideways, to resist the force of a crosswind and cross-current, while you are manoeuvring in close quarters.
Key benefits of a Vetus Bow Thruster are :
- High quality, high output DC motor.
- Bronze streamlined lower leg.
- Single 6 Blade propeller – specially designed with MARIN to give 9% more thrust – equal in both directions with less cavitation and less tunnel noise.
- Flexible drive coupling – no shear pin.
- Multi-Station control options with simple wiring.
- World-Wide reputation.
Vetus Bow Thruster 55kgf 3kW Technical Data
| Model Details | |
| Thrust : | 55 Kgf |
| Power kW (hp) : | 3 (4) |
| Reversible DC Motor : | yes |
| Tunnel Internal Diameter : | 150 mm |
| Weight (Excluding Tunnel) : | 20 Kg |
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| Model dimensions | |
| Model : | BOW5512D |
| A : | 143 mm |
| B : | 377 mm |
| C : | 79 mm |
| D : | 300 – 600 mm |
| E : | 160 mm |
| F : | 130 mm |
| G : | 150 mm |
| H : | 150 mm |
| Power Details | |
| Current Consumption : | 350 Amps |
| Operating Time (max/hr) : | 4 minutes |
| Main Fuse (‘Slow Blow’) : | 250 Amps |
| Battery Ah Min/Max : | 1 x 108 / 1 x 143 |
| Battery Cables (m/mm²) : | 0-8/70 |
| Battery Switch : | 250 |
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