Vetus Swing Thruster Electric, 60 kgf 12V

The VETUS STE6012D is a retractable electric bow thruster for power and sail boats from 30 to 60 feet, including shallow draft vessels and sailboats with a cutaway forefoot or raised stern. Built around a proven VETUS DC thruster, it deploys and retracts automatically when the control panel is activated or deactivated, and retracts automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Key Features

• Suitable for shallow draft boats and sailboats with cutaway forefoot or raised stern
• Built on a time-tested VETUS DC thruster platform
• Simple, sturdy swing mechanism with permanently lubricated bearing and minimal moving parts
• Propeller revolves in a short duct for focused flow and minimal energy loss
• Hull bottom plate attached directly to propeller duct — opens and closes automatically with the thruster
• Less drag than a standard tunnel when retracted
• Fibreglass housing and electronic control mechanism included (dashboard panel and cables ordered separately)
• Deploys and retracts automatically with control panel activation
• Auto-retracts after 15 minutes of inactivity
• Electronic overload sensing protects the swing mechanism actuator
• 1.5-second direction change delay prevents shock loads on gears and drive mechanism
• V-CAN (VETUS CANbus) digital signal connection for future integration with boat-wide electronic systems

Specifications — STE6012D

Dimensions (mm)

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