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
The Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V is the better bow thruster overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V leads on efficiency and weight. The Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf wins on value. The Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf costs $1,580.36 less ($3,729.30 vs $5,309.66).
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Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf
#9 in Over 75 kgfFull 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 $3,729.30 eBay$3,729.30
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V for efficiency (18.8 kgf per kW (120 kgf, 6.4 kW) vs 16.7 kgf per kW (95 kgf, 5.7 kW)) and weight (3.5 kgf per kg (120 kgf, 34 kg) vs 3.2 kgf per kg (95 kgf, 30 kg)).
- Choose the Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf for value ($39.26 per kgf ($3,729.30, 95 kgf) vs $44.25 per kgf ($5,309.66, 120 kgf)).
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 SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V | Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 40% | 61 $44.25 per kgf ($5,309.66, 120 kgf) | 70 $39.26 per kgf ($3,729.30, 95 kgf) |
| Efficiency 25% | 68 18.8 kgf per kW (120 kgf, 6.4 kW) | 38 16.7 kgf per kW (95 kgf, 5.7 kW) |
| Run time 25% | 33 3 minutes continuous | 33 3 minutes continuous |
| Weight 10% | 51 3.5 kgf per kg (120 kgf, 34 kg) | 39 3.2 kgf per kg (95 kgf, 30 kg) |
Specifications
| Sleipner SE120 Tunnel Thruster 24V | Vetus BOW9512D Bow Thruster 95 kgf | |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust | ||
| Rated thrust | 120 kgf | 95 kgf |
| Thrust at full supply voltage | 139 kgf | - |
| Style | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Twin | Single |
| Bow or stern use | Yes | Yes |
| Boat length | 43-59 ft | 36-55 ft |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply | 24 V | 12 V |
| Motor | 6.4 kW | 5.7 kW |
| Current draw | 420 A | 650 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min | 3 min |
| Build | ||
| Tunnel diameter | 215 mm | 185 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg (75 lb) | 30 kg (66 lb) |