Bow Thrusters

Bow Thrusters

Vetus bow thrusters are suitable for boats from 18' to 140' in length (5.5m to 43m). We supply the complete package, including control panels, wiring harnesses and electrical gear.

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Bow thruster motors

Bow thruster motors

The bow thruster motor is the heart of the system. The new 6-blade propeller optimises the performance of the motor, reduces cavitation noise and reduces current consumption by up to 10%.

In addition to the bow thruster motor,...

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From £695.00

Bow thruster tubes

Bow thruster tubes

A GRP bow thruster tube should be used for installation in fibreglass (GRP) or wooden boats. Steel tubes may be welded into steel boats and aluminium tubes are available on request.

The quoted diameter is that of the inside of th...

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From £75.00

Bow thruster control panels

Bow thruster control panels

Control panels for bow thrusters can be supplied with push-buttons or a joystick: these are available with or without time delay. Wireless remote controls are also available.

All panels are suitable for 12v or 24v operation and ...

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From £14.95

Connection cables

Connection cables

Connection cable for bow and stern thrusters: connects the motor unit to the control panel.

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From £26.95

Replacement propellers

Replacement propellers

The new 6-blade propeller is available as a spare part in case of damage to the original, for example caused by the bow thruster sucking in debris.

The 6-blade propeller can be retro-fitted to some old Vetus bow thruster models w...

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From £29.95

Replacement zinc anodes

All Vetus bow thruster motors are fitted with a zinc anode, which requires replacing when worn in order to prevent electrolytic corrosion of the bow thruster gearbox.

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From £11.50

Replacement drive & shear pins

Vetus electric bow thruster motors have a drive pin located behind the propeller, which may fracture if the propeller becomes jammed by debris: this will protects the motor. Similarly, some Vetus bow thruster motors have an additional shea...

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From £1.35