Yacht Thruster E-Thrust Overview

E-Thrust by Yacht Thruster is the world’s number one selling, externally mounted thruster for bow and stern applications, on both power and sailboats. Precision production produces a rugged housing manufactured out of solid machined aluminum with a hand built sealed motor using rare earth elements for power and durability. Since Yacht Thrusters are water cooled, they have exceptionally long continuous run-time and low battery dray.

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Click below for a partial list of Yacht Thruster equipped Brands and Models:

Adapter Installation

Installation of an EXTURN thruster is quick and easy. Simply drill a 50 mm diameter hole through the hull for the S/S through-hull fitting (attached to the thruster) which also feeds the required wiring. This through hull fitting is supplied with a watertight seal which eliminates the need of additional fiberglass work. Also supplied as part of the installation kit are S/S rods to be bolted through two 18 mm pre drilled holes. This also includes watertight seals and provides ultimate security and rigidity of your EXTURN thruster installation.

Mounting Bolts (Boat Interior)

The front mounting bolts are also secured from the vessels interior and provide a watertight seal.

Special Watertight Sealing

The unique seals provide a permanent watertight solution.

Sailboat Installation Positioning

Optimal position for EXTURN installations:
Bow Thruster (B)
Stern Thruster (S)

On round chines there is no/limited necessary GRP work.

Powerboat Installation Positioning

Optimal position for EXTURN installations:
Bow Thruster (B)
Stern Thruster under swim platform (S1)
Stern Thruster on “vertical transom” (S2)

On hard chines a fiberglass adaptor may be necessary for installation.

Bavaria 42

EXTURN as Bow Thruster

Jeanneau 42

EXTURN as Stern Thruster

Crownline 250

EXTURN as Bow Thruster with fiberglass adaptor

Galeon 33

EXTURN as Stern Thruster with adaptor under swim platform