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Thruster Systems

"There are two types of boaters: those who have a bow thruster and those who wish - Eric Vader - World Boater Hydraulic thruster systems 7 Thruster Systems Over 100 years of service 2008 marked Sleipner Motor's 100th year serving the boating community. While our product development focuses on making boating easier, safer, more accessible and more comfortable, our historic commitment has always been to offer the highest quality and reliability to our customers. Over the years we have grown to be the global leader in thrusters (with over 100,000 put into service) and we are proud to know that...

The popularity of bowthrusters is easy to understand as it greatly improves the boating experience for all boaters. And, while most people realize that a thruster moves the bow sideways, many may not fully comprehend how thrusters effect the boat's motion and why a thruster makes such a difference. Slow speed maneuvering is a challenge for many boat operators. Single engine boats generally have less slow speed control than twin engine boats. A single engine boat really has no tool other than aggressive driving to counter the feeling of "losing" the bow in crosswinds, not to mention steering...

Leading boatbuilders all over the world choose Sidepower for performance, reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safely features. This commitment to quality and product development has made the Sidepower range of thrusters the benchmark in the industry. The high performance of a Sidepower thruster is a result of our continuous efforts in product development and testing. • propulsion technology know-how • lightweight composite propellers • purpose-built high power electric motors • streamlined gearhouse design Based on our experience and co-operation with major boatbuilders we have...

thruster systems Going through our centennial year, the Sidepower range of thrusters has taken another giant leap forward. The product range is larger than ever, and there are several impor- tant additions to the DC Electric thruster range. DC electric thruster series The new models throughout the range have increased thrust and several important new features as described in detail in this brochure. Retractable thruster series The newest addition to the Side-Power thruster thruster range is the SR. series retract- able thruster. The SR. series meets a growing demand in the boating industry...

thru ster systems There is a limit to the power you can practically generate with DC electrical systems, so for super yachts and other larger, heavier vessels DC thrusters Larger thruster models and extended run time make hydraulic thrusters the ideal choice for commercial crafts and other less maneuverable yachts. In conjunction with a good hydraulic system these thrusters offer continuous operation and you can get variable speed control with proportional control and valves. The last generation hydraulic thruster systems features the S-link control system with two way communication,...

TOTAL CONTROL stern thruster Even with twin engines and a bow thruster you may not always have full control of the boat when at slow speeds. Engaging the main propellers usually results in sudden movements, making smaller movements in restricted spaces difficult to achieve by the use of the main engines. The solution is to install a stern thruster to gain total control of your boat. The Sidepower dual joystick panel and docking panel provides control of both thrusters with just one hand. A stern thruster consists of a standard Sidepower thruster mounted in a special tunnel fixed onto the...

stern thruster Finally a functional stern thruster option for boats with twin stern drives! Sidepower now offers a complete external sternthuster assembly, specially designed for installation on boats with twin stern drives. It utilizes special cowls to enable good performance by diverting the waterflow past the stern drive legs, which normally blocks the waterflow and the thrust. The units come pre-assembled, wired and sealed in the waterproof box, and only require a small hole into the boat's transom to attach the power and control cables. The cable connection points are fully sealed, so...

HIGH SAFETY For several years, Side-Power has manufactured ignition protected thruster models. Now, the second generation is here with added features and many more models. High safety standards To provide reliable and safe thruster installations in more boats, we offer modified versions of our DC electric thrusters in watertight housings for use in stern and other locations that may get wet or be exposed to petrol fumes. These thrusters are fully ignition protected (ISO 8846) for use in boats with petrol engines. They have a hermetically sealed composite housing around all electric parts....

RETRACTING THRUSTERS from Side-Power Some boats do not have the possibility to fit a tunnel thruster and thereby require a retractable thruster. Sidepower now launches the first models of a series of retractable thrusters where we have talked to the market and identified the weaknesses in existing solutions and improved these to offer retractable thrusters in true Sidepower spirit with no compromise on safety and reliability. The retracting thrusters are built with the same high safety standards as all Side-Power products, and incorporate all features introduced with the SEseries thrusters....

With many boat customers now having had several boats with thrusters, many choose to upgrade to more powerful versions to be sure that the thrusters work well for them in all situations. However, very powerful single speed thrusters can, in light weather conditions, be a bit difficult to use as they push the boat too fast. The solution is to fit the new Sidepower DC Power Controller which enables proportional speed control of a DC electric thruster. By also controlling the thruster's power, you get even more precise handling of the boat in all conditions. Another great advantage is that...