Lewmar 110TT Tunnel Thruster Kit
#6 in Under 45 kgfFull review
A kit for a small boat up to about 28 ft that wants everything in one box. Sleipner SE30 gives more thrust for about the same money.
Amazon $1,345.34 eBay$1,345.34
28 kgf1.5 kW12 V
2.9/5
For a runabout or small cruiser up to about 24 ft that can only fit a 110 mm tunnel. Bigger boats need more than 25 kgf.
- 25 kgfThrust
- 1.5 kWMotor
- 12 VSupply
- 110 mmTunnel
Check price at Fisheries Supply$1,618.64Search eBay
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Pros
- Fits a 110 mm tunnel, small enough for boats up to about 24 ft
- Runs 4 minutes continuously, longer than most rivals
- Draws 200 A, easy on a small boat battery
Cons
- 25 kgf is the least thrust here
- About $65 per kgf, poor value next to bigger units
- Special order at Fisheries Supply
The Vetus BOW family
Every Vetus BOW model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own thrust.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetus BOW2512E Bow Thruster 25 kgf (this one) | 25 kgf | 2.9/5 | $1,618.64 |
| Vetus BOW3512E Bow Thruster 35 kgf | 35 kgf | 3.8/5 | $1,786.04 |
| Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf | 45 kgf | 3.3/5 | $1,829.02 |
| Vetus BOW5512D Bow Thruster 55 kgf | 55 kgf | 3.9/5 | $1,845.97 |
| Vetus BOW6012D Bow Thruster 60 kgf | 65 kgf | 4.6/5 | $2,242.61 |
| Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf | 75 kgf | 3.5/5 | $1,893.23 |
| Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf | 95 kgf | 3.2/5 | $3,729.30 |
| Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf | 105 kgf | 3.7/5 | $3,901.41 |
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 | BOW2512E |
|---|---|
| Thrust | |
| Rated thrust | 25 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single |
| Bow or stern use | Yes |
| Boat length | up to 24 ft |
| Electrical | |
| Supply | 12 V |
| Motor | 1.5 kW |
| Current draw | 200 A |
| Continuous run | 4 min |
| Build | |
| Tunnel diameter | 110 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg (26 lb) |
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Lewmar 140TT 2.0 kW Thruster Kit
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Amazon $2,364.25 eBay$2,364.25
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Quick BTQ 140-30 Bow Thruster
#9 in Under 45 kgfFull review
A small Italian thruster for a boat of about 7 to 9 m. At the only Amazon price found it is poor value next to a Sleipner SE30.
Amazon $4,166.15 eBay$4,166.15
30 kgf1.5 kW12 V
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