Vetus BOW PRO Proportional Brushless Thruster - 36 kgf - 48V - Tunnel Dia: 125mm (BOWA0364)
Description
The Vetus BOW PRO is a revolutionary bow thruster platform built around a maintenance-free brushless induction motor — no carbon brushes, no scheduled motor maintenance. The BOWA0364 is the 48V variant, purpose-built for vessels with electric propulsion systems or 48V DC power supplies, delivering 36 kgf of fully proportional thrust with endurance-rated runtime at reduced power settings.
Controlled via proprietary V-CAN CANBUS digital protocol, the BOW PRO connects to two fully proportional control panels: the basic BPPPA or the BPPJA with lock-and-hold function for easy docking. Electronic switching eliminates mechanical solenoids for improved reliability. Built-in over-temperature and low battery protection make it highly resistant to abuse in demanding manoeuvring situations.
Shares tunnel sizes with existing Vetus thrusters and many other brands — straightforward retrofit. Use original V-CAN connection cables for optimal performance.
Key Features
- 36 kgf fully proportional thrust at 48V
- Maintenance-free brushless induction motor
- Endurance-rated runtime at reduced thrust (battery capacity dependent)
- 10 minutes continuous at maximum thrust
- V-CAN CANBUS digital control protocol
- Built-in over-temp and low battery protection
- Electronic switching — no mechanical solenoids
- Compatible with BPPPA and BPPJA control panels
- Retrofit-friendly — shares tunnel sizes with Vetus and many other brands
Specifications
| Parameter | BOWA0364 |
|---|---|
| Thrust | 360 N (36 kgf) |
| Power | 1.6 kW |
| Motor type | Brushless induction |
| Voltage | 48V D.C. |
| Current consumption | 80A |
| Tunnel diameter (internal) | 125mm |
| Weight (excl. tunnel) | 26 kg |
| Operating time (max thrust) | 10 min |
| Operating time (reduced thrust) | Endurance rated* |
| Main fuse | ZE200 (200A) |
| Battery requirement (min. Ah @ 48V) | 4 x 60 Ah |
| Battery main switch | BATSW100 |
* After 10 minutes at full power, output may reduce. At less than full power, runtime depends on battery capacity.
Dimensions (mm)
| A | B | E Ø | F Ø |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 358 | 200 | 125 |
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