Thrust by advised boat length
Each bar is one model, spanning the boat lengths VETUS advises it for. Tap a family to show or hide it.
12.0 m · 39 ft
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Thrust axis is logarithmic so small and large models are both readable. Hydraulic lengths are a guide; VETUS publishes no per-model lengths for them.
0 models advised for a 12.0 m boat
Work out the exact thrustFAMILY BY FAMILY
Seven families, one question: how do you dock?
| FAMILY | THRUST | BOAT LENGTH | POWER | CONTROL | RUNTIME | BEST FOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOW PRO | 30-76 kgf | 5-14 m | 12 or 48 V | Proportional | 6-10 min full power | Everyday docking, joystick boats |
| BOW PRO Boosted | 57-420 kgf | 8-40 m | 24 V from 12 V, 48 V from 24 V | Proportional | 6-10 min full power | More thrust without rewiring the boat |
| DC | 25-285 kgf | 5-30 m | 12, 24 or 48 V | On/off | 2-4 min per hour | Occasional docking, value refits |
| Ignition protected | 25-160 kgf | 5-20 m | 12 or 24 V | On/off | 2-4 min per hour | Petrol boats, fuel or LPG spaces |
| RIMDRIVE | 160 kgf | 15-20 m | 48 V | Proportional | Limited by battery bank | Quiet marinas, liveaboards |
| Retractable SOON | 57-90 kgf | 8-17 m | 12 or 24 V | Proportional | 6-10 min full power | Sailing yachts, shallow hulls |
| Hydraulic | 55-550 kgf | 11-46 m | Engine or generator PTO | On/off to proportional | Continuous | Large yachts, commercial duty |
CONTROL PANELS
The panel is where the thruster earns its keep
BOW PRO and RIMDRIVE use proportional V-CAN panels with lock-and-hold, so you can set the thrust and step away to handle lines. A double joystick runs bow and stern together and spins the boat on its axis. DC thrusters pair with the EZDOCK2 twin-joystick knob. We'll match the panel to your helm when we quote.
BPPJA joystick
BPPPA paddle
DBPPJA double joystick
EZDOCK2
Torn between two models?
Tell us the boat and how you use it. We'll tell you which one we'd fit, and why.