A bow thruster is an electrically or hydraulically driven laterally operating propeller, which enables the bow of a boat to move sideways.
By simply operating the controls, the bow of the vessel will move to either port or starboard. In a similar manner, the stern of the boat can also be controlled, by installation of a VETUS stern thruster.
It goes without saying that a VETUS bow and/or stern thruster will considerably enhance the manoeuvrability of a boat in marinas and locks, particulary when there are strong winds and currents!
Technical Specification
Motor
Reversible DC Motor
Tunnel Diameter, internal
250
Weight Excluding tunnel in kg
37
Thrust, N (kg)
1250 (125)
Current consumption, Amps
840
Operating time - continuously, in minutes
2.5
Operating time - maximum per hour, in minutes
2.5
Main fuse "Slow Blow", Amps
500
Batteries 12 Volt DC, Ah
500
Battery Main switch: model BATSW, type
600
Current consumption, Amps
470
Operating time - continuously, in minutes
2.5
Operating time - maximum per hour, in minutes
2.5
Main fuse "Slow Blow", Amps
250
Batteries 12 Volt DC, Ah
2 x 165
Battery Main switch: model BATSW, type
250