IN-LINE THRUSTER Model 8HT
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The Model 8HT thruster is designed for vessels from 38-48ft (12-15m) in length. The custom-engineered highly skewed stainless steel propeller and sleek thruster assembly provides extremely quiet operation. High grade Stainless Steel used throughout the assembly results in long, reliable marine service life.
Description
| Hydraulic Motor: | Piston type cartridge motor installed in a streamlined housing. Easily replaced or removed for service. 11 GPM (41 LPM) at 2650 psi (180 bar). | 
| Drive: | Direct drive, propeller mounted directly on motor shaft. No efficiency losses due to gear drive components. | 
| Housing: | Type 316 stainless steel, hydrodynamically optimized. Dual seawater seals rated for pressure over 30 times actual. Sealed working pressure region completely isolated and protected from shaft seals and external environment. | 
| Propeller: | Five blade, highly skewed, low noise, custom high performance propeller in 316 stainless steel. | 
| Tunnel: | 8″ (203 mm) inside diameter GRP, aluminum, or steel. Available with Classification Society approval. | 
| Control Options: | – On / Off – On / Off with Softshift – Fully proportional state-of-the-art PLC electronic control Numerous operating (joystick) stations to suit application. Weatherproof. | 
| Power Thrust: | 15 HP (11 kW) at shaft developing 386 pounds (1.7 kN) of thrust*. * Theoretical thrust rating certified by licensed Professional Engineer. Actual thrust will vary with tunnel length, depth of submersion and other installation variables. | 




