Vetus BOW5512D Bow Thruster 55 kgf
#3 in 45 to 75 kgfFull review
The Vetus pick for a 26 to 39 ft boat, at about the price of a Sleipner SE60 but with less thrust.
Amazon $1,845.97$1,845.97
3.6/5
Lewmar’s mid-large thruster. It matches a Sleipner SE60 on thrust but costs about $300 more.
- 58 kgfThrust
- 3 kWMotor
- 12 VSupply
- 185 mmTunnel
Check price at Amazon$2,197.12
Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 58 kgf in a 185 mm tunnel
- Stainless steel gearbox
- Control panel powers down after 3 minutes of continuous use
Cons
- Costs $2,197 for 58 kgf
- Lewmar publishes no boat length range for it
- Control panel not included
The Lewmar TT Gen 2 family
Every Lewmar TT Gen 2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own thrust.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewmar 140TT 2.2 kW Gen 2 Thruster | 42 kgf | 3.4/5 | $1,839.37 |
| Lewmar 185TT 3.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster (this one) | 58 kgf | 3.6/5 | $2,197.12 |
| Lewmar 185TT 4.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | 65 kgf | 3.0/5 | $3,099.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its thrust. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 185TT3.0 |
|---|---|
| Thrust | |
| Rated thrust | 58 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single |
| Electrical | |
| Supply | 12 V |
| Motor | 3 kW |
| Continuous run | 3 min |
| Build | |
| Tunnel diameter | 185 mm |
| Weight | 20 kg (43 lb) |
Alternatives in this thrust
Sleipner SE60 Tunnel Thruster 12V
#4 in 45 to 75 kgfFull review
The best value in the range for a 30 to 39 ft boat, with enough thrust for a heavy cruiser in moderate wind.
Amazon $1,900$1,900
Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf
#6 in 45 to 75 kgfFull review
The lowest price per kgf in the list and the best value for a 30 to 45 ft boat.
Amazon $2,026.32$2,026.32
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