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The Vetus 55 electric bow thruster improves lateral maneuverability of boats with sideways thrust power of 121 pound-force (lbf)/ 55 kgf. Install them below the waterline in the bow of the hull for advanced maneuverability in tight spaces. Thrusters alleviate the need for extra crew hands and line handling around the dock.
Vetus bow thrusters feature a streamlined bronze tail piece and composite propeller designed for quiet, effective thrust.
Models available with or without ignition protected motors in 12V or 24V. Ignition protected models include a sealed casing that encloses the motor from explosive gases and encapsulates areas where open sparks are a possibility.
Vetus Bow Thruster units are also used as stern thrusters. Simply mount the unit in combination with the appropriate sized stern thruster kit.
$2,109.05
$2,553.76
$2,109.05
$2,553.76
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Bow 125 Specifications
12 Volt Model
24 Volt Model
Motor
Reversible DC motor
Reversible DC motor
Power
3 hp (4kW)
3 hp (4kW)
Thrust
121 lbf (550 N)
121 lbf (550 N)
Tunnel Diameter
5-29/32 inch
5-29/32 inch
Weight excluding Tunnel
44 lbs
44 lbs
Current Consumption
350 Amps
200 Amps
Operating Time
4 minutes continuously
4 minutes continuously
Main Fuse
250 Amps, slow blow
125 Amps, slow blow
Batteries 12V DC
1x108 min Ah/ 1x165 max. Ah
2x55 min Ah/ 2x70 max. Ah
Battery Cable Requirements
total length of positive and negative
0 - 40 ft / 00 AWG
0 - 72 ft / 2 AWG
Battery Main Switch Required
Vetus BATSW type
100
75
Complete installation of any Vetus Electrical Bow Thruster requires at minimum the following items:
Bow Thruster unit
Tunnel (most commonly used is fiberglass, which must be fiberglassed into the bow below the waterline.)
Control Panel (several styles offered)
Electric Connection Cables
Dedicated Battery power (Since any electric thrusters draws 200+ amps, a dedicated battery source is the ideal option)
Battery switch and appropriate gauge battery cable.
BRAND:
Vetus
Type:
Bow Thrusters
Questions & Answers about Vetus Bow 55 Electric Bow Thrusters:
2013-05-18A shopper asked: Has anyone installed a 12v battery switch relay for the 5512? If so, what brand and type used. Also, can a on/off circuit bkr at the electric panel work or does the switch has to be momtary set?
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