Extension kit for stern thruster, 150mm
| Supplier | Vetus | ||||
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| Ocean Planet Ref | SDKIT150 | ||||
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| List Price | £240.83 | ||||
For the stern thruster to function correctly, it is important that the propeller is submerged well below the waterline. If this is not the case, the propeller may suck air into the tunnel, with a considerable loss of thrust power as a consequence. However, on some boats this is not really feasible, because the draught at the stern is too shallow and because the thruster assembly should never protrude beneath the bottom of the boat. In order to ensure both tunnel openings are sufficiently below the waterline, VETUS has developed an extension kit for stern thrusters. This kit consists of two shells made of GRP, together with all the necessary stainless steel fastenings. The kit can be easily retrofitted to existing installations. It should be used if the transom is fitted with other equipment, which may prevent unhindered water flow through the tunnel. It is also ideal for so-called 'house boats', which in general have a very shallow draught both at the bow and at the stern.
Thruster SystemsEstablished in 1974, we are an ISO 9001 company with over 40 years' experience in injection-molding engineering plastics, toolmaking, and product design.
TruDesign specialises in the design, tooling, manufacture and testing of high quality marine composite valves and associated products.
2016 & 2015 DAME Award Winners, 2016 HISWA 'Product of the Year' nominee, & 2009 HISWA Innovation Award Winner.
