Bow and stern thrusters for boat

The bow and stern thruster moves the boat laterally, making it easier to control and manoeuvre, especially in tight spaces. Bow thrusters are nowadays quite common equipment, even on smaller boats. The steering is done with controls ranging from joysticks to wireless remote controls.
The benefits of a bow thruster
- Facilitates port manoeuvres, especially in narrow harbours and gusty crosswinds
- Reduces stress and increases comfort
- More security
- Allows you to go ashore even alone

Bow thruster power is determined by thrust and not by engine power in kilowatts or horsepower. Vetus electric bow thrusters have very high thrust, up to 17 - 23 kgf per kilowatt of electric motor.