Osmotech are the South Coast’s leading supplier and installers of Sleipner Side-Power Bow and Stern thrusters for yachts and powerboats.

World Leading Thruster Systems from Sleipner Side-Power!

Built for outstanding performance, you can rely on your Side-Power bow thruster or stern thuster year after year. Boatbuilders all over the world are choosing Side-Power for reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safety features. This commitment to quality has made the new range of Side-Power thrusters manufactured by Sleipner Motor the market leader. This is why leading boat builders over the world choose Side-Power - year after year!

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Performance

The high performance of a Side-Power thruster is a result of our continuous efforts in product development and testing.

Propulsion technology know-how
5 bladed composite propellers
Purpose-built high power electric motors
Improved waterflow from streamlined gearhouse design

Installation

Through our extensive experience and close co-operation with major boatbuilders we know how important a correct installation is for the thruster system. Therefore we have made all the preparations to ensure that it is easy to install a Side-Power correctly.

Compact-sized units
"Plug and go" electric wiring
Easily accessible battery cable terminals
Fast and safe propeller mounting with locknut
Professional and solid GRP stern thruster kits
Easy access zinc anodes

Safety

Side-Power thrusters include several features to ensure the safety of your boat and its passengers. Features that protect against technical and operator errors.

No overheating of electric motor
Mechanical protection of drive gear
Electronic protection against sudden change of drive direction
No accidental operation from child safe on/off and automatic deactivation
Selvslukkende reledeksler
IPC comes standard on all DC electric thrusters hence reducing solenoid wear and the risk of lock in.
Production, assebbly and quality control taking place in our ISO-certified factory in Fredrikstad, Norway

THRUSTER SIZING

In principle, any thruster give a certain effect on board, but for optimum maneuverability is important that the thruster is designed to provide sufficient thrust under all conditions boat used.

Today, most boats come with thrusters fitted standard from the factory. Mostly the factory mounted thrusters meet the requirements of most customers under normal conditions, but for some skippers, it may be wise to consider a more powerful thruster if you use the boat under more severe conditions than the average user. Most builders offer therefore thruster upgrade on customer request.

If you want to use the boat alone, a DC Speed Control system in combination with bow and stern thruster, and the unique Hold function, will provide a valuable assistance with the mooring.

Thruster power is determined mainly by boat porch and not by its weight, which is a general perception. When we know the boat's total wind area, the boat's pivot point and the location of the tunnel, we can calculate the wind force on the boat area and center point. Hence, we can calculate the amount of force needed to push the bow into the wind at a given wind speed.

Example

With a 45 foot boat, there are four thrusters to choose from within what we designate as standard thrusters. If your boat has a small porch and just being used under good conditions, with little wind, you can choose SE80. If you need more thrust, without having to increase the tunnel diameter, are SE100 that option. If the boat can accommodate larger tunnel diameter can be increased tunnel diameter of 215mm or 250mm to find those best suited for your boat.

BOW & STERN THRUSTERS

Side-Power manufactor the world's most comprehensive line of thrusters for leisure boats and smaller commercial boats, and we can therefore offer a suitable thruster for almost every boat under 160 feet. To enable the most safe and easy installation as well as the best possible performance for a variety of boats and usages, Side-Power thrusters are offered in several versions to satisfy all requirements.

SE SERIES

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The standard bow and stern thruster series are the base for all our extensive range of DC electric thrusters.

They are fitted in a tunnel through the bow, or into our stern tunnels to use as stern thrusters. The electric motors, solenoids, patented IPC control system and the mechanical parts of the propulsion system are all totally custom designed and built, utilizing the extensive experience gained through years of leadership in the global thruster market.

SR SERIES

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Retractable thrusters

Our retractable thrusters are excellent for use as bow or stern thrusters in boats with shallow or flat bottomed hulls, or where a tunnel opening in the hull at all is not desirable. Designed in true Side-Power spirit with reliability and durability as main factors, they are exceptionally sturdy and compact with the same high performance as all other Side-Power thrusters. Unique advantages by use of the latest technology including our S-link intelligent bus control provides a further benefit in use and control for the operator. Available also as speed control versions with the designation SRP

EX SERIES

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Externally mounted pod thrusters

The EX series can be installed in most types of boats between 6 and 15 meters independently of hull form, hull material, propulsion and depth. These pod thrusters are an excellent choice where a tunnel thruster cannot be fitted, or as an extremely compact stern thruster. As they are easy to fit they are especially good for retrofitting.

IP VERSIONS

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For demanding environments

The IP – ignition protected – versions are equipped with a hermetically sealed cover around the motor and switch gear. This means that it is safe to use in gasoline boats or other areas where there is a risk of explosive fumes as well as excellent for installation in wet areas (not for submerged installation). Can be used for both bow or stern applications. Most models in both the SE and SEP series are available in IP versions.

SX THRUSTERS

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The best solution for boats with twin stern drives

The trend in stern thrusters is fitted units for boats with twin stern drives. With a conventional stern thruster installation the waterflow from the thruster can hit the drives and severely reduce the thrust. Side-Power now offers a complete externally mounted unit with a tunnel and hydrodynamic cowls that divert the water past the drives. This stern thruster option can also be the best choice for boats without stern drives, if the inside configuration of the boat's stern makes a standard thruster installation impractical.

PRO SERIES

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PRO models with DC Speed Control

The PRO series are basically standard thrusters with the addition of the PRO Proportional system. Providing even more accurate control by fully regulating the power of the thruster as well as providing even longer run times, this is the latest in DC electric thrusters. The noise reduction and automatic ”Hold” function are further benefits provided by the PRO series.