Bow Thrusters & Stern Thrusters
Bow thrusters and stern thrusters are equipment that greatly facilitate the maneuverability of large boats, sailing vessels, and other marine vehicles on the water, and they are extremely easy to use. They are powered by motorized propellers that operate on 12V and 24V power consumption options. You can safely purchase Bow Thrusters and Stern Thrusters products from our company, Daphne Marine. While bow thrusters ease the maneuvering of the bow of the boat, stern thrusters assist in the maneuvering of the stern.
The bow propeller tunnel is installed by drilling a suitable area in the bottom of the boat. Control is managed via a simple joystick located at the Captain's Bridge. The motor size varies according to the size of the boat, with the lowest models having a 1.5 kW (2HP) motor and going up to 15HP.
Especially ideal for sailing boats, Bow Thrusters and Stern Thrusters can be chosen in electric, hydraulic, or retractable models, depending on ease of use and professionalism.
In areas with strong currents and high winds, low-powered Bow Thrusters and Stern Thrusters models can unfortunately make maneuvering quite difficult. Additionally, since bow thruster motors draw a significant amount of power, they can heat up. For this reason, an electronic component placed inside automatically shuts down the motor after 2 minutes. Therefore, when purchasing Bow Thrusters and Stern Thrusters, you should carefully analyze not only the length of your boat but also the locations where you will be using it, and consider acquiring a higher model that is ideal for your boat size.
