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
Weight excluding tunnel
22 kg
Tunnel diameter (internal)
185
Current consumption, Amps
300
Operating time - continuously, in minutes
5
Operating time - max. per hour, in minutes
5
Main fuse, "Slow blow", Amps
200
Batteries 12 Volt D.C., Ah
1 x 143
Current consumption, Amps
165
Operating time - continuously, in minutes
5
Operating time - max. per hour, in minutes
5
Main fuse, "Slow blow", Amps
100
Batteries 12 Volt D.C., Ah
2 x 70