Easily upgrade your vessel’s handling with the Vetus 60 kgf Bow Thruster. Designed as a direct 185mm tunnel replacement for older 50 kgf units, it is ideal for boats ranging from 9 to 13 metres.
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Performance & Application: Designed as a direct replacement for older 50 kgf units utilizing the same 185mm tunnel, ideal for boats 9 to 13 metres. Delivers 60 kgf of thrust via a 3 kW (4 hp) reversible DC motor.
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Electrical Requirements: Operates on 12V DC with a 280 Amp current draw. Requires a 200A slow-blow main fuse, minimum $50\text{mm}^2$ battery cables for runs up to 11 metres, and a 250A battery main switch.
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Battery Bank Sizing: Compatible with a minimum battery capacity of $1 \times 108\text{ Ah}$ up to a maximum of $1 \times 143\text{ Ah}$.
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Installation & Dimensions: Built for a 185mm internal tunnel diameter with a total unit weight of 22 kg (excluding tunnel) and a required tunnel depth (dimension D) between 370mm and 740mm.
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Warranty & Reliability: Backed by an industry-leading 3-year warranty on equipment and a 5-year warranty on engines.
