A bow thruster is a propulsion device mounted on the bow (front) of a boat to provide lateral thrust, aiding in maneuvering in tight spaces or adverse conditions such as strong winds or currents. It consists of a propeller housed in a tunnel that can be rotated to push water to the sides, allowing the boat to move sideways. Bow thrusters are available in various kits and voltages, offering improved control and handling for vessels of different sizes and types. They enhance safety and ease of operation, particularly during docking and mooring maneuvers. Bow thrusters, including both bow and stern thrusters, are equipped with advanced technology for precise maneuvering. With options for remote or joystick control, they offer wide compatibility and expertise in handling various vessels. Bow thrusters and stern thrusters are available in DC power, and some models feature externally mounted or retractable designs for easy installation.
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.044.11 LEWMAR Fiberglass Tunnel, measuring 250 mm in diameter and 2000 mm in length, serves as a robust housing for boat thrusters. Its sturdy design ensures reliable performance, enhancing maneuverability and control in various marine conditions. This tunnel is crucial for optimizing thruster functionality, facilitating smooth navigation and docking maneuvers on the water.
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€ 661,25
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.044.13 LEWMAR Fiberglass Tunnel, with dimensions of 300 mm in diameter and 1500 mm in length, serves as a sturdy housing for boat thrusters. Its robust design ensures reliable performance, enhancing maneuverability and control in various marine conditions. This tunnel is essential for optimizing thruster functionality, facilitating smooth navigation and docking maneuvers on the water.
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€ 1.136,10
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.044.14 LEWMAR Fiberglass Tunnel, measuring 300 mm in diameter and 2000 mm in length, provides a durable housing for boat thrusters. Its sturdy construction ensures reliable performance, enhancing maneuverability and control in various marine conditions. This tunnel is essential for optimizing thruster functionality, facilitating smooth navigation and docking maneuvers on the water.
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€ 1.495,61
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The LEWMAR Blue Generation Single Joystick offers advanced touch control, featuring a joystick and joypad series that ensure precise maneuvering. With easy installation and a snap-on bezel to conceal mounting screws, it provides added security and environmental protection. The sealed diaphragm switch panel enhances durability, while options for single or dual controllers cater to different vessel control needs. The joystick operates on a 12-24V dual voltage supply and includes a multi-function LED indicator for comprehensive feedback on system status.
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€ 249,90
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The LEWMAR Blue Generation Dual Joypad offers advanced touch control, featuring easy installation without rear access and a snap-on bezel to conceal mounting screws neatly. With a removable cover for added security and environmental protection, it ensures durability and reliability. Available in both single and dual controllers, the dual joypad provides total vessel control via the multi-axis function pad. It operates on a 12-24V dual voltage supply and includes a multi-function LED indicator for comprehensive feedback on system status.
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€ 391,14
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.045.06 - LEWMAR Blue Generation Single Joypad is a cutting-edge joystick and joypad combination designed for marine vessels. It offers precise touch control, easy installation without rear access, and enhanced security features such as a removable cover. Sealed against dust and moisture, it's suitable for harsh marine environments. Available in both single and dual controller options, it boasts a multi-axis function pad for precise maneuvering. With compatibility for 12V and 24V dual voltage supply systems, and a multi-function LED indicator for system status, it's a versatile and reliable choice for marine control systems.
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€ 249,90
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.045.90 - Black Generation Thruster Adapter is designed to seamlessly connect the new Blue Generation panels (02.045.03/05/06) to Black Generation cables and thrusters. It serves as a bridge between these two generations, allowing for compatibility despite differences in the color of the central unit.
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€ 304,81
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.01 - Lewmar Connection Cable, measuring 7 meters in length, serves as a crucial link between the electric drive and the control panel on marine vessels. It simplifies installation with quick connection connectors, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for smooth operation.
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€ 33,83
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.02 - Lewmar Connection Cable, spanning 10 meters in length, serves as a crucial link between the electric drive and the control panel on marine vessels. Its quick connection connectors make installation a breeze, ensuring smooth and efficient connectivity for optimal performance.
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€ 42,31
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.03 - Lewmar Connection Cable, extending 14 meters, plays a critical role in linking the electric drive to the control panel on boats. Featuring quick connection connectors, it simplifies installation for a seamless setup. With its generous length, this cable ensures effortless connectivity, guaranteeing smooth operation and optimal performance on the water.
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€ 54,12
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.04 - Lewmar Connection Cable, spanning 18 meters in length, serves as a crucial link between the electric drive and the control panel on marine vessels. With quick connection connectors facilitating installation, this cable offers flexibility and ease of setup, ensuring seamless connectivity for efficient operation in various marine applications.
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€ 65,98
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.07 LEWMAR Blue Gen. Thruster/Controller Cable is a 7-meter-long cable designed specifically for LEWMAR Blue Generation thrusters and controllers. This cable facilitates the connection between the thruster and its controller, ensuring seamless operation and precise control. With its durable construction and optimal length, it provides reliability and efficiency for marine propulsion systems, contributing to smooth maneuverability and navigation.
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€ 60,37
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.10 LEWMAR Blue Gen. Thruster/Controller Cable is a reliable solution designed specifically for use with LEWMAR's Blue Generation thruster/control panel system. With a generous length of 10 meters, this cable ensures seamless connectivity between the thruster and controller, facilitating efficient operation of the thruster system. Its durable construction guarantees long-lasting performance, making it an essential component for marine enthusiasts seeking reliable and hassle-free thruster control.
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€ 67,11
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.18 LEWMAR Blue Gen. Thruster/Controller Cable is a reliable solution tailored for use with LEWMAR's Blue Generation thruster/control panel setup. Its generous 18-meter length ensures seamless connectivity between the thruster and controller, facilitating efficient operation of the entire system. Built with durability in mind, this cable promises long-lasting performance, making it an essential component for marine enthusiasts looking for dependable thruster control.
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€ 111,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.046.22 LEWMAR Blue Gen. Thruster/Controller Cable is tailor-made for seamless integration with the LEWMAR Blue Generation thruster/control panel system. Its impressive 22-meter length ensures hassle-free installation and connectivity, guaranteeing optimal performance. Crafted with durability in mind, this cable is built to last, providing reliable operation for marine enthusiasts seeking efficient thruster control.
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€ 134,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.047.01 LEWMAR Spare Anode is a crucial accessory designed specifically for the 140TT thruster models, such as 02.042.30 and 02.052.01. This kit includes a self-locking nut for easy installation, ensuring a secure fit to safeguard against corrosion and prolong the lifespan of your thruster components. Crafted with durability in mind, it provides essential protection, making it an ideal choice for maintaining optimal thruster performance.
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€ 17,83
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.047.02 LEWMAR Y-Shaped Connector is a specialized accessory tailored for Blue Generation thrusters. It allows the seamless connection of two controllers, such as the 02.045.03, 02.045.05, or 02.045.06, enabling synchronized control for optimized thruster operation. Crafted with durability in mind, it's an essential component for enhancing the performance of your thruster system.
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€ 22,37
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.047.03 is the ideal solution for maintaining the optimal performance of your LEWMAR 185TT thruster. This spare anode kit, inclusive of a self-locking nut for thrusters, is specifically crafted to provide reliable corrosion protection and extend the lifespan of your thruster system. Compatible with LEWMAR thruster models 02.052.04, 02.052.06, and 02.052.10 (185 TT), this anode ensures lasting durability. Keep your thruster in top condition and enhance its longevity with this high-quality spare anode from Osculati.
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€ 20,75
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.047.12 LEWMAR Spare Anode is a replacement kit specifically designed for the 250TT and 300TT thruster models. This kit includes two spare anodes and self-locking nuts, making it easy to install and ensuring secure attachment. It provides essential protection against corrosion and damage, prolonging the lifespan of your thruster.
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€ 53,47
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 02.048.01 LEWMAR Spare Propeller is a replacement part designed specifically for the 140TT thruster models, including 02.042.30 and 02.052.01. Crafted from composite material, it ensures durability and efficient performance for your thruster system. This propeller is essential for maintaining the optimal functionality of your thruster, providing reliable operation when you need it most.
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€ 74,32
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In what situations would a boat benefit from having a bow thruster installed?
A boat would benefit from having a bow thruster installed in situations where maneuverability is crucial, such as navigating tight spaces in marinas or docking in adverse weather conditions. Additionally, boats with large or heavy structures, or those used for commercial purposes, may find a bow thruster indispensable for enhancing control and safety during operations. Installing a bow thruster kit can significantly improve the vessel's handling and reduce the risk of collisions or damage to the boat and surrounding infrastructure.
Installing boat thrusters, whether externally mounted or retractable, offers a wide array of benefits for boats of all types. These thrusters provide added maneuverability and control, helping to protect against accidental collisions and damage. With options made from durable stainless steel to resist corrosion, they are specifically designed for easy installation and quiet operation, making them ideal for close quarters and a wide range of vessels. Whether you're navigating marinas or require enhanced control during commercial operations, boat thrusters are a versatile solution also available for freight shipping.
What are the primary components of a bow thruster kit?
The primary components of a bow thruster kit typically include the thruster unit itself, which consists of a propeller housed in a tube that's mounted beneath the boat's hull near the bow. Additionally, the kit usually includes an electric motor, a control panel or joystick for operation, and all necessary wiring and mounting hardware. Depending on the model and specifications, bow thruster kits may come in different power options, such as 12V or 24V, to suit various boat sizes and propulsion systems.
When considering bow thruster kits, it's essential to keep in mind the possibility of externally mounted or retractable thrusters, offering versatile solutions for various boat designs. These kits, universally designed, can match the specific requirements of your vessel, with options available for installation below the waterline. Whether you opt for the quiet operation of a 285-powered thruster or explore other alternatives, thorough research and consultation can ensure the perfect fit for your boating needs.
Can aftermarket bow thrusters be installed on all types of boats?
Aftermarket bow thrusters can typically be installed on most types of boats, provided there is sufficient space and structural integrity to accommodate the installation. The compatibility of the boat with an aftermarket bow thruster may depend on factors such as hull design, size, and weight distribution. It's essential to consult with a professional and consider factors like power requirements, installation complexity, and potential modifications to ensure a successful installation.
Seeking advice from our experienced professionals at our specialized shop can offer valuable insights into appropriate solenoid options and pod configurations, particularly if installation below the waterline is required.