Control Panels
Sidepower offers a unique series of control panels, an important part of a thruster system. Choose between the compact touch button, the popular joystick controls, the docking panel or radio remote.
The compact and flush design keeps smaller dashboards tidy and prevents ropes from snagging on sailboats.
Touch Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| W (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8950 |
Round Touch Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | - |
| W (mm • in) | ⌀86.5 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8955 |
Our most popular model that provides a comfortable and user friendly control of the bow/stern thruster.
Joystick Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| W (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8960 |
Boat Switch Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | - |
| W (mm • in) | ⌀86.5 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8965 |
The professional choice when having two thrusters is this space saving dual joystick panel. Easy control of both bow and stern thruster with just one hand.
Dual Joystick Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | 120 • 4.72 |
| W (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8940 |
The docking panel is a revolutionary concept in thruster control. It provides intuitive control of bow and stern thrusters by simply moving the boat shaped switch the way you want your boat to move.
Docking Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | 120 • 4.72 |
| W (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8909 |
Unique for electric thrusters, this proportional control allows the thruster to run at up to half speed for long periods. Finger tip control with backlit LCD screen providing information including; remaining run time, thrust direction, thruster temp, battery status and warning buzzer. 
Dual Joystick Speed Control |
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| H (mm • in) | 141 • 5.55 | |
| W (mm • in) | 83 • 3.27 | |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | PJC 212 | |
Hydraulic Info Panel |
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| H (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 | |
| W (mm • in) | 70 • 2.76 | |
| Item code (12 & 24V) | 8980-12V / 8980-24V |
A radio remote control makes your thruster even more helpful around the marina. Providing full simultaneous control of a bow and stern thruster or a bow thruster and a windlass, making mooring easy and stress free.
Radio remotes |
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| H (mm • in) | 95 • 3.74 |
| W (mm • in) | 48 • 1.89 |
Item code: |
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| Radio remote set (bow + stern thruster) / Radio remote set (bow thruster + windlass) | 8980 / 8985 |
| Extra transmitter (bow + stern thruster) / Extra transmitter (bow thruster + windlass) | 8981 / 8986 |
Proportional thruster control allows you to control the actual power of your thruster. This is important for vessels that use thrusters for more than just docking manoeuvres and vessels with a very powerful thruster system. You will not have to run at full power thereby creating rough movements of the vessel in light wind conditions or similar.
The radio link eliminates the need for difficult cable runs between control panels and thruster. Consisting of a transmitter box, that connects to a control panel and a remote control receiver that plugs into the thruster, the reciever accepts up to 4 independant transmitters or hand held radio remotes. The multi-channel system supports two thrusters and can be mixed with hard wired control panels. Full Sidepower safety level with child-safe activation and intelligent auto-off, even at the receiver.
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| Radio link kit | 8970 |
| Extra transmitter unit for radio link kit | 8975 |
GRP tunnels are available in several lengths for each thruster model. They are purpose built for our thrusters and provide ultimate strength, accuracy and osmosis protection to ensure an easy and safe thruster installation. The wall thickness is adapted to each thruster’s power and boat size. We also offer a selection of aluminium and steel tunnels.
These transom mounted tunnels are meticulously designed to enhance the performance of the thruster. Manufactured in fibreglass, they are extremely strong and durable. The complete installation is very easy and meets the high Sidepower standards. The additional cowls make it possible to allow a stern thruster installation in boats with shallow draft or obstructions on the stern.
Make sure that the complete installation meets the Sidepower quality standard and take advantage of the ‘Plug and Go’ wiring system by using original control looms. They are available in many different lengths and Y connectors tie multiple control positions together. Colour coded to match the wiring diagrams with high quality connectors to ensure a correct installation.
This switch box enables the installation of 24v thrusters in boats with a 12v system. With an additional 12v battery, you supply 24v for the thruster’s operation, while all batteries are charged by your normal 12v system when the thruster is not running.
The most user friendly and safe installation is provided with the automatic main switch/fuse. The main power to the thruster is conveniently controlled by the Sidepower control panel. Added safety is provided by the panel’s auto-off and the thruster’s overheat sensor, also controlling the main switch. Flexible mounting options, ‘Plug + Go’ wiring, heavy terminals allowing double cables and only one item to fit enables fast and easy installation.
Sidepower manufactures fuse holders that are engineered to minimize voltage drop and heating while saving space. Made for ANL type fuses in high current applications, they accept double cables with heavy terminals. The fuse holder is also available with a protective cover. We supply ANL fuses in sizes to match all of the thrusters.
Sidepower manufacture replacement for units old and new, please look at this anode chart in order to source the correct anode for you.
