A stern thruster may also be the ideal choice for boats that cannot accommodate a tunnel mounted bow thruster. There are three hydraulic thrusters available from Sidepower for both bow and stern installation. The reason for choosing a hydraulic Sidepower is its long running time. A hydraulic thruster, in conjunction with a good hydraulic system, can be operated continuously. This is necessary for many working crafts and some pleasure boats that use thrusters for more than close quarter manoeuvers.
Hydraulic operation can also provide greater thrust than standard electric operation.
These models offer the same proven and reliable lower units as our electric models. The rest of the hydraulic system such as the pump, valves, tank, etc., must be adapted to each individual installation. This means that you can choose whether you want us to deliver a complete system, or whether you want to get these components from a local hydraulics supplier. Our hydraulic components are top quality. They are tried and tested to ensure smooth operation with our thrusters.