Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V
#1 in Over 75 kgfFull review
For a 43 to 62 ft boat with a big battery bank. Most boats this size are better served by a 24 V version if the maker offers one.
Amazon $4,013.39 eBay$4,013.39
The Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V is the better bow thruster overall, rated 3.9 to 3.4. The Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V leads on value and efficiency. The Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V costs $1,296.27 less ($4,013.39 vs $5,309.66).
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Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V
#7 in Over 75 kgfFull review
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.
Fisheries Supply $5,309.66 eBay$5,309.66
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V for value ($30.87 per kgf ($4,013.39, 130 kgf) vs $44.25 per kgf ($5,309.66, 120 kgf)) and efficiency (20 kgf per kW (130 kgf, 6.5 kW) vs 18.8 kgf per kW (120 kgf, 6.4 kW)).
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 | Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V | Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 40% | 86 $30.87 per kgf ($4,013.39, 130 kgf) | 61 $44.25 per kgf ($5,309.66, 120 kgf) |
| Efficiency 25% | 86 20 kgf per kW (130 kgf, 6.5 kW) | 68 18.8 kgf per kW (120 kgf, 6.4 kW) |
| Run time 25% | 33 3 minutes continuous | 33 3 minutes continuous |
| Weight 10% | 50 3.5 kgf per kg (130 kgf, 37 kg) | 51 3.5 kgf per kg (120 kgf, 34 kg) |
Specifications
| Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V | Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V | |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust | ||
| Rated thrust | 130 kgf | 120 kgf |
| Thrust at full supply voltage | 160 kgf | 139 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Twin | Twin |
| Bow or stern use | Yes | Yes |
| Boat length | 43-62 ft | 43-59 ft |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply | 12 V | 24 V |
| Motor | 6.5 kW | 6.4 kW |
| Current draw | 800 A | 420 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min | 3 min |
| Build | ||
| Tunnel diameter | 250 mm | 215 mm |
| Weight | 37 kg (81.6 lb) | 34 kg (75 lb) |