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
3.4/5
The lowest price per kgf in the list and the best value for a 30 to 45 ft boat.
- 75 kgfThrust
- 4.4 kWMotor
- 12 VSupply
- 185 mmTunnel
Check price at Amazon$2,026.32
Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 75 kgf for $2,026, about $27 per kgf, the lowest price per kgf in the list
- Rated for 30 to 45 ft boats
- Integrated thermal switch guards the motor
Cons
- Vetus publishes no weight or current draw
- 4.4 kW motor needs heavy cables and a big battery bank
- Needs a separate stern tunnel for stern use
The Vetus BOW family
Every Vetus BOW model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own thrust.
| Model | Thrust | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf | 45 kgf | 3.3/5 | $1,836.41 |
| 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 (this one) | 75 kgf | 3.4/5 | $2,026.32 |
| Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf | 95 kgf | 3.2/5 | $3,734.35 |
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 | BOW7512D |
|---|---|
| Thrust | |
| Rated thrust | 75 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single |
| Bow or stern use | Yes |
| Boat length | 30-45 ft |
| Electrical | |
| Supply | 12 V |
| Motor | 4.4 kW |
| Current draw | 500 A |
| Continuous run | 2 min |
| Build | |
| Tunnel diameter | 185 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Alternatives in this thrust
Lewmar 185TT 3.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster
#5 in 45 to 75 kgfFull review
Lewmar’s mid-large thruster. It matches a Sleipner SE60 on thrust but costs about $300 more.
Amazon $2,197.12$2,197.12
Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf
#7 in 45 to 75 kgfFull review
A solid, well supported thruster for a 26 to 37 ft boat, but you pay about $390 more than Sleipner for similar thrust.
Amazon $1,836.41$1,836.41
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