Sleipner SE80 Tunnel Thruster 12V
#5 in Over 75 kgfFull review
Strong thrust for a 33 to 49 ft boat that has only a 12 V system. If you can run 24 V, the 24 V version needs about half the current.
Amazon $2,700 eBay$2,700
80 kgf4.4 kW12 V
3.4/5
A 24 V thruster for a 43 to 59 ft boat. It needs about half the current of a 12 V thruster with the same thrust.
- 120 kgfThrust
- 6.4 kWMotor
- 24 VSupply
- 215 mmTunnel
Check price at Fisheries Supply$5,309.66Search eBay
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Pros
- 120 kgf on a 24 V system drawing 420 A, far less current than a 12 V unit this size
- Twin propellers for bow or stern use on 43 to 59 ft boats
- 34 kg
Cons
- Needs a 215 mm tunnel
- Special order at Fisheries Supply
- Run time limited to a 2 to 3 minute duty cycle
The Sleipner SE family
Every Sleipner SE model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own thrust.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleipner SE30 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 30 kgf | 3.5/5 | $1,341 |
| Sleipner SE40 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 40 kgf | 3.6/5 | $1,450 |
| Sleipner SE50 Tunnel Bow Thruster 12V | 50 kgf | 3.9/5 | $1,700 |
| Sleipner SE60 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 60 kgf | 3.9/5 | $1,900 |
| Sleipner SE80 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 80 kgf | 3.7/5 | $2,700 |
| Sleipner SE80 Tunnel Thruster 24V | 80 kgf | 3.7/5 | $2,500 |
| Sleipner SE100 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 100 kgf | 2.9/5 | $4,822.54 |
| Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V (this one) | 120 kgf | 3.4/5 | $5,309.66 |
| Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V | 130 kgf | 3.9/5 | $4,013.39 |
| Sleipner SE150 Tunnel Thruster 24V | 150 kgf | 3.3/5 | $6,381.35 |
| Sleipner SE170 Tunnel Thruster 24V | 170 kgf | 3.6/5 | $7,063.30 |
| Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V | 210 kgf | 3.7/5 | $9,011.81 |
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 | SE120/215T-24V |
|---|---|
| Thrust | |
| Rated thrust | 120 kgf |
| Thrust at full supply voltage | 139 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Twin |
| Bow or stern use | Yes |
| Boat length | 43-59 ft |
| Electrical | |
| Supply | 24 V |
| Motor | 6.4 kW |
| Current draw | 420 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min |
| Build | |
| Tunnel diameter | 215 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg (75 lb) |
Alternatives in this thrust
Sleipner SE170 Tunnel Thruster 24V
#6 in Over 75 kgfFull review
For a 49 to 72 ft yacht with room for a 250 mm tunnel. It gives more thrust from less current than the SE150.
Fisheries Supply $7,063.30 eBay$7,063.30
170 kgf8.8 kW24 V
Sleipner SE150 Tunnel Thruster 24V
#8 in Over 75 kgfFull review
For a 46 to 66 ft boat with a 215 mm tunnel that needs more push than the SE120 gives.
Fisheries Supply $6,381.35 eBay$6,381.35
150 kgf8.8 kW24 V
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