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
The Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster and the Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster wins on weight. The Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster costs $974.79 less ($3,620.65 vs $4,595.44).
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Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster
#11 in Over 75 kgfFull review
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.
Fisheries Supply $4,595.44 eBay$4,595.44
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster for weight (3.6 kgf per kg (97 kgf, 27 kg) vs 3 kgf per kg (82 kgf, 27 kg)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 75 kgf bow thruster; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 40% | 62 $44.15 per kgf ($3,620.65, 82 kgf) | 57 $47.38 per kgf ($4,595.44, 97 kgf) |
| Efficiency 25% | 34 16.4 kgf per kW (82 kgf, 5 kW) | 31 16.2 kgf per kW (97 kgf, 6 kW) |
| Run time 25% | 33 3 minutes continuous | 33 3 minutes continuous |
| Weight 10% | 35 3 kgf per kg (82 kgf, 27 kg) | 53 3.6 kgf per kg (97 kgf, 27 kg) |
Specifications
| Lewmar 185TT 5.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | Lewmar 185TT 6.0 kW Gen 2 Thruster | |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust | ||
| Rated thrust | 82 kgf | 97 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single | Single |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply | 12 V | 12 V |
| Motor | 5 kW | 6 kW |
| Current draw | 480 A | 700 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min | 3 min |
| Build | ||
| Tunnel diameter | 185 mm | 185 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg (59 lb) | 27 kg (59 lb) |