SR80 Retractable Thruster
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SR80 Retractable thruster, 12V -176 lbs thrust ON/OFF
SR80 Retractable thruster, 24V -176 lb. thrust ON/OFF
Side-Power Thrusters
SR80/185T Retracting Thruster Kit, 12V & 24V, 185mm
Side-Power’s SR80 Retractable Thruster can be installed as a bow or stern thruster, allowing improved control of the vessel. The DC powered thruster is designed to maximize thrust while minimizing amp draw. Featuring 5-bladed skew back twin rotating propellers, it is purpose designed for the 185mm tunnel. The SR80/185T is one part of a complete Side-Power thruster system, including tunnel, controls, cables, fuses and battery switches.
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| Thrust @ 10.5VDC | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Thrust @ 12VDC | 212 lbs (96 kg) |
| Typical Boat Size | 35-48′ (10-15 m) |
| Tunnel Diameter (I.D.) | 7.3″ (185 mm) |
| Propulsion System | Twin |
| Power @ 10.5VDC | 7.6 hp (5.6 kw) |
| Voltage | 12VDC |
| Minimum Battery Capacity | 1045 CCA SAE |
| Recommended Fuse Size | 500 Amps (SMANL500) |
| Manufacturer | Side-Power |
| Thrust @ 10.5VDC | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Thrust @ 12VDC | 212 lbs (96 kg) |
| Typical Boat Size | 35-48′ (10-15 m) |
| Tunnel Diameter (I.D.) | 7.3″ (185 mm) |
| Propulsion System | Twin |
| Power @ 21VDC | 7.6 hp (5.6 kw) |
| Voltage | 24VDC |
| Minimum Battery Capacity | 570 CCA SAE |
| Recommended Fuse Size | 250 Amps (SMANL250) |
| Manufacturer | Side-Power |
Features & Benefits
- Plug and Play S-Link two-way communication control system
- Compact dimensions
- Fast deployment time
- Easy to use control panel (SM8700) with status feedback from thruster (sold separately)
- Hatch deploys straight out of hull for minimal cutout gaps, creating minimal drag when thruster is retracted
- Pressure sensor on door automatically retracts thruster when boat speed is too high
- Thruster lock out: thruster is disabled when fully or partially retracted
Performance
- Propulsion technology know-how maximizing amount of thrust from the system
- Lightweight composite propellers reduce work needed to get up to speed and stop rotation
- Streamlined gear housing reducing turbulence in the tunnel and maximizing flow
Installation
- Compact sized units to reduce the amount of interior volume needed
- Simple Plug and Play wiring
- Easily accessible battery terminals
- Fast and safe propeller mounting with lock nut
- GRP and composite bolt-on stern thruster tunnel kits pre-drilled for ease of installation
- Easy access zinc anodes allowing quick and simple changing
- Sealed gearleg so no messy oil fill-ups needed during installation
Safety and Reliability
- Overheat thermal switch on electric motor stops operation, preventing damage to the electric motor
- Mechanical protection of drive gear through flexible coupling between gearleg and motor
- Self-locking high pressure contacts extend solenoid life and improve current conduction
- Extra insulation to help prevent wear and heat damage of internal wiring
- Non-conductive and self-extinguishing solenoid covers
- Control panels have child-safe on system and timed shut down from last use
- 2 Year limited warranty