Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf
#9 in Over 75 kgfFull review
For a large boat on 12 V that needs more than 75 kgf. At this price compare the Sleipner SE80 and its 24 V version.
Amazon $3,729.30 eBay$3,729.30
95 kgf5.7 kW12 V
3.0/5
The strongest 12 V Lewmar for a 185 mm tunnel. A 24 V boat is better served by a 24 V thruster that draws half the current.
- 97 kgfThrust
- 6 kWMotor
- 12 VSupply
- 185 mmTunnel
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Pros
- 97 kgf, the most Lewmar offers in a 185 mm tunnel
- Same 27 kg unit as the 5.0 kW model
- Stainless steel gearbox
Cons
- Draws 700 A at 12 V
- About $47 per kgf
- Lewmar publishes no boat length range for it
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 | 58 kgf | 3.6/5 | $2,199 |
| Lewmar 185TT 4.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | 65 kgf | 3.0/5 | $3,099.99 |
| Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | 82 kgf | 3.1/5 | $3,620.65 |
| Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster (this one) | 97 kgf | 3.0/5 | $4,595.44 |
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 | 185TT6.0 |
|---|---|
| Thrust | |
| Rated thrust | 97 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single |
| Electrical | |
| Supply | 12 V |
| Motor | 6 kW |
| Current draw | 700 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min |
| Build | |
| Tunnel diameter | 185 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg (59 lb) |
Alternatives in this thrust
Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster
#10 in Over 75 kgfFull review
A 12 V Lewmar for a boat of roughly 40 to 55 ft that needs more than the 185TT 4.0. A Sleipner SE80 costs less per kgf.
Fisheries Supply $3,620.65 eBay$3,620.65
82 kgf5 kW12 V
Sleipner SE100 Tunnel Thruster 12V
#12 in Over 75 kgfFull review
For a 39 to 56 ft boat that has only a 185 mm tunnel and a 12 V system. A 24 V boat gets more thrust per dollar from the SE120.
Fisheries Supply $4,822.54 eBay$4,822.54
100 kgf6.3 kW12 V
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