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$4,013.39
The Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V rates 3.9 among over 75 kgf bow thrusters; the Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf rates 3.4 among 45 to 75 kgf ones. The Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf costs $1,987.07 less ($2,026.32 vs $4,013.39).
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Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf
#6 in 45 to 75 kgfFull 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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different thrust classes (over 75 kgf and 45 to 75 kgf), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own thrust peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V | Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 40% | 86 $30.87 per kgf ($4,013.39, 130 kgf) | 95 $27.02 per kgf ($2,026.32, 75 kgf) |
| Efficiency 25% | 86 20 kgf per kW (130 kgf, 6.5 kW) | 44 17 kgf per kW (75 kgf, 4.4 kW) |
| Run time 25% | 33 3 minutes continuous | 0 2 minutes continuous |
| Weight 10% | 50 3.5 kgf per kg (130 kgf, 37 kg) | 65 3.9 kgf per kg (75 kgf, 19 kg) |
Specifications
| Sleipner SE130 Tunnel Thruster 12V | Vetus BOW7512D Bow Thruster 75 kgf | |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust | ||
| Rated thrust | 130 kgf | 75 kgf |
| Thrust at full supply voltage | 160 kgf | - |
| Style | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Twin | Single |
| Bow or stern use | Yes | Yes |
| Boat length | 43-62 ft | 30-45 ft |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply | 12 V | 12 V |
| Motor | 6.5 kW | 4.4 kW |
| Current draw | 800 A | 500 A |
| Continuous run | 3 min | 2 min |
| Build | ||
| Tunnel diameter | 250 mm | 185 mm |
| Weight | 37 kg (81.6 lb) | 19 kg |