Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf

Specifications:

• Thrust Rating: With a thrust of 450N (45 kgf), this thruster offers powerful performance for boats within its size range.
• Power: Equipped with a 3 kW (4 hp) reversible DC motor, it delivers efficient and reliable propulsion.
• Tunnel Diameter: The internal tunnel diameter is 125 mm, ensuring effective water displacement.
• Weight (No Tunnel): The weight of the thruster without the tunnel is 20 kg.
• Voltage: The thruster operates at 12 VDC.
• Current: It draws a current of 300 A, with a maximum uptime and working time of 4 minutes. It features a 250 A delayed fuse.
• Battery: A single 105/200 Ah battery is recommended for this thruster.
• Cables: The recommended cable size for both positive and negative terminals is 0-12/70 m/mm2.
• Battery Switch: It is compatible with the BATSW/BPMAIN Battery Switch rated at 250/12.

Features of Vetus Thrusters:

• PPR Approval: Vetus thrusters meet typical PPR approval standards.
• Efficient Propeller: The unique design of the Vetus propeller blades reduces cavitation noise and minimizes turbulence in the water flow within the tunnel.
• Helicoidal Gearbox: The helicoidal gearbox design minimizes transmission noise.
• Elastic Coupling: An elastic coupling between the gearbox and motor reduces vibration.
• Streamlined Tail Shape: The streamlined tail shape of the thruster further reduces turbulence during operation.
• Synthetic Material: The screw is made of high-strength synthetic material, ensuring resistance to corrosion.
• Easy Installation: Installation is straightforward with complete and detailed installation and use instructions provided.
• Control Panels: Vetus offers a new line of high-quality control panels that are interchangeable with older models, ensuring ease of use and compatibility.
• EMC Compliance: Vetus thrusters meet EMC requirements.

The Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster is equipped with a special fire fighting version designed to ensure safety when using a gasoline engine and an electric fore or aft PU simultaneously. This protective device complies with the ISO 8846 Marine Standard ("fire fighting version") and includes a watertight (IP65) casing for an electric motor and relay, seals, electrical connectors, and fasteners. It also features an automatic fuse replacement mechanism, eliminating the need to remove the protective casing. Fire fighting versions are available for nose tilting units with thrust ratings of 55, 75, 95, and 125 kgf for both 12V and 24V systems and can also be used as feed PUs with appropriate mounting kits.