Vetus Bow Thrusters Ranked

Last updated: November 4, 2026

5 Vetus bow thrusters ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its thrust, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size bow thrusters here, not third among Vetus's own.

Vetus makes 5 current bow thrusters: 4 45 to 75 kgf and 1 over 75 kgf. Prices run from $1,836.41 for the Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf to $3,734.35 for the Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf. Its best-rated model in each size: the Vetus BOW6012D Bow Thruster 60 kgf (#1 of 8 45 to 75 kgf, rated 4.6) and the Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf (#4 of 4 over 75 kgf, rated 3.2).

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Vetus bow thrusters 5

  1. Vetus BOW6012D Bow Thruster 60 kgf
    #1 45 to 75 kgf4.6Full review

    A step up from the BOW5512D for a 27 to 40 ft boat, though Vetus gives two different thrust figures and a Sleipner SE60 costs less.

    Amazon $2,242.61
    $2,242.61
    65 kgf3 kW12 V
  2. Vetus BOW5512D Bow Thruster 55 kgf
    #3 45 to 75 kgf3.9Full 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
    55 kgf3 kW12 V
  3. Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf
    #6 45 to 75 kgf3.4Full 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
    75 kgf4.4 kW12 V
  4. Vetus BOW4512D Bow Thruster 45 kgf
    #7 45 to 75 kgf3.3Full 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
    45 kgf3 kW12 V
  5. Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf
    #4 over 75 kgf3.2Full 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 $3,734.35
    $3,734.35
    95 kgf6 kW12 V

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