Bow Thruster Installation: Why choose a Side-Power Thruster?

Built for outstanding performance, you can rely on your Side-Power bow thruster or stern thuster year after year. Boat builders all over the world are choosing Side-Power for reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safety features.

Side-Power thruster performance

The high performance of a Side-Power thruster is the result of years of development and testing.

• Propulsion technology know-how
• 5 bladed composite propellers
• Purpose-built high power electric motors
• Improved waterflow from streamlined gearhouse design

Installation of Side-Power thrusters

Through our extensive experience and close co-operation with major boatbuilders we know how important a correct installation is for the thruster system. Therefore we have made all the preparations to ensure that it is easy to install a Side-Power thruster correctly.

• Compact-sized units
• “Plug and go” electric wiring
• Easily accessible battery cable terminals
• Fast and safe propeller mounting with locknut
• Professional and solid GRP stern thruster kits
• Easy access zinc anodes

Safety Features of Side-Power thrusters

• No overheating of electric motor
• Mechanical protection of drive gear
• Electronic protection against sudden change of drive direction
• No accidental operation from child safe on/off and automatic deactivation
• Selvslukkende reledeksler
• IPC comes standard on all DC electric thrusters reducing solenoid wear and the risk of lock in.
• Production, assembly and quality control taking place in our ISO-certified factory in Fredrikstad, Norway

Guide to Side-Power Thruster Technology

Key to Side-Power thruster technology

1: Electric motor developed by Side-Power for maximum performance and efficiency.

2: Contactors developed by Side-Power for extended main solenoid lifetime.

3: Patented IPC system monitoring solenoids to reduce chance of solenoid lock-in, stops thruster in case of malfunction.

4: Automatic delay between change in drive direction to protect motor and gearleg.

5: Gearleg galvanically separated from electro motor to protect immersed parts from accidental short circuit or current leaks.

6: Compact streamlined gearleg minimises water resistance and reduces cavitation.

7: Anodes outside propellers for easy replacement.

8: Composite Q-Prop propellers for maximum efficiency and minimal noise.

9: CNC-machined and assembled to perfect tolerances.

10: Hardened spiral-cut gears for extended lifetime, low noise and more compact gearleg design.

11: Pre-filled gear-leg for easy installation and less maintenance. High quality oil for extended lifetime.

12: Closed solenoids to prevent dust and pollution on contacts.

13: Easily accessible power terminals.

14: Thermal switch prevents overheating.