Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf
#3 in Over 75 kgfFull review
The 24 V version of the BOW9512D for a 36 to 55 ft boat. It gives 10 kgf more thrust from half the current.
Fisheries Supply $3,901.41 eBay$3,901.41
The Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf and the Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.7. The Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf leads on run time, value and weight. The Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V wins on efficiency. The Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf costs $5,110.40 less ($3,901.41 vs $9,011.81).
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Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V
#4 in Over 75 kgfFull review
The thruster for a 56 to 79 ft yacht on a 24 V system. Smaller boats are better off with the SE170.
Fisheries Supply $9,011.81 eBay$9,011.81
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf for run time (3.5 minutes continuous vs 3 minutes continuous), value ($37.16 per kgf ($3,901.41, 105 kgf) vs $42.91 per kgf ($9,011.81, 210 kgf)) and weight (3.5 kgf per kg (105 kgf, 30 kg) vs 3.1 kgf per kg (210 kgf, 68 kg)).
- Choose the Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V for efficiency (21 kgf per kW (210 kgf, 10 kW) vs 18.4 kgf per kW (105 kgf, 5.7 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 | Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf | Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 40% | 73 $37.16 per kgf ($3,901.41, 105 kgf) | 64 $42.91 per kgf ($9,011.81, 210 kgf) |
| Efficiency 25% | 63 18.4 kgf per kW (105 kgf, 5.7 kW) | 100 21 kgf per kW (210 kgf, 10 kW) |
| Run time 25% | 50 3.5 minutes continuous | 33 3 minutes continuous |
| Weight 10% | 50 3.5 kgf per kg (105 kgf, 30 kg) | 36 3.1 kgf per kg (210 kgf, 68 kg) |
Specifications
| Vetus BOW9524D Bow Thruster 105 kgf | Sleipner SE210 Tunnel Thruster 24V | |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust | ||
| Rated thrust | 105 kgf | 210 kgf |
| Thrust at full supply voltage | - | 250 kgf |
| Style | Tunnel | Tunnel |
| Propellers | Single | Twin |
| Bow or stern use | Yes | Yes |
| Boat length | 36-55 ft | 56-79 ft |
| Electrical | ||
| Supply | 24 V | 24 V |
| Motor | 5.7 kW | 10 kW |
| Current draw | 320 A | 500 A |
| Continuous run | 3.5 min | 3 min |
| Build | ||
| Tunnel diameter | 185 mm | 250 mm |
| Weight | 30 kg (66 lb) | 68 kg (149.9 lb) |