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Bow thrusters
For over 20 years, Max Power has offered a complete
range of tunnel and retractable thrusters, both electric
and hydraulic for yachts from 17 to 165'.
Tunnel thrusters
The thruster tunnel should be installed one full propeller
diameter under the water line to achieve optimal thrust.
The thruster must also be positioned as far forward in the bow
or as far back in the stern as possible for optimum turning effect.
Tunnel thrusters offer an ideal solution for motor yachts and
deep-footed sailing yachts.
Retractable thrusters
Retractable thrusters offer the best solution for vessels with shallow draft bow or sections.
Installed further forward than a conventional tunnel thruster a Max Power retractable can
achieve the required immersion depth and more turning force often with less powerful motor.
In certain applications it is possible to install a retractable as a stern thruster where a tunnel
is again impractical. When retracted, these units present no additional drag or water flow
interference to the hull. Most modern sailing yachts are better suited to retractable thrusters.
Selecting
the right thruster
For a comprehensive guide
to choosing the correct thruster
please consult our online
selection charts :
www.max-power.com/Product-
Selection/Selection-Charts
This selection is only a sample
from the Max Power range.
For more information please consult
www.max-power.com
As far forward as possible
Ideal immersion depth : 1x tunnel diameter
Water line
Lever effect increased
Necessary
immersion depth
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Cruising
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Medium windage
Fast cruising
Light displacement
Light windage
Super fast cruising
Boat Length (metres)
Boat Length (feet)
Boat Length (feet)
Heavy displacement
High windage
Cruising
Medium displacement
Medium windage
Fast cruising
Light displacement
Light windage
Super fast cruising
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CT35 CT60 CT100 CT165
Electric tunnel thrusters
Dimensions A B C D E
CT35 / CT45 190 140 210 125 4 - 5
CT60 / CT80 210 140 275 185 6 - 7
CT100 / CT125 250 200 365 185 6 - 7
CT165 250 200 430 250 7 - 8
CT225 270 200 405 250 7 - 8
CT300 250 250 480 300 9 - 10
CT325 250 250 480 315 9 - 10
*Supplied as standard with bronze drive leg. Also available with marine aluminium drive leg, on special order.
Power Model Reference Thrust up to Propellers Power Weight
12 V
CT35 42529 35 kg Single 2.7 kW / 3.6 HP 9.6 kg
CT45 317603 40 kg Duo 3.2 kW / 4.3 HP 9.7 kg
CT60 42530 58 kg Single 4.4 kW / 5.8 HP 14.7 kg
CT80 42532 69 kg Duo 4.8 kW / 6.4 HP 15 kg
CT100 42534 96 kg Duo 7.1 kW / 9.5 HP 24 kg
24 V
CT60 42531 63 kg Single 4.4 kW / 5.9 HP 14.8 kg
CT80 42533 75 kg Duo 5.3 kW / 7.1 HP 15.1 kg
CT125 42535 115 kg Duo 8.6 kW / 11.5 HP 24 kg
CT165 317557 160 kg Duo 11.9 kW / 15.9 HP 36 kg
CT225 317558 195 kg Duo 15 kW / 20 HP 37 kg
CT 300* 317606 255 kg Duo 19.7 kW / 26.4 HP 58 kg
CT325* 42542 255 kg Duo 19.7 kW / 26.4 HP 59 kg
Pdlenled comosile drive legs,
mdinlendncefree.
Cdse hdrdened siroconicdl
gedrs.
ho dnodes required.
Purose buill 0C molors.
Eleclronic conlrol boxes for
unrivdled sdfel] fedlures.
Sdfe, high ower conneclions.
Purose buill high secificdlion
0C conldclors.
Line shields.
For full details on all our product ranges (including technical drawings) please
consult our website : www.max-power.com
A comlele rdnge of 224 V
comosile eleclric lunnel
lhruslers is dvdildble for molor
]dchls dnd dee fooled sdiling
]dchls from 5 lo 2 m
(7 lo 85').
0esigned for erformdnce dnd
durdbilil], edch model is eds]
lo fil, highl] cosl effeclive, dnd
inlegrdles d vdriel] of unique
fedlures.
Each model can be fitted at the stern thanks to our
range of stern adaptors (see page 206).
Patented composite drive legs,
maintenance-free.
Purpose built high specification DC contactors.
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The Max Power Stern Pod offers an innovative solution
to the often difficult taks of installing a thruster into the stern
of modern motor yachts.
Combining a dry area on the stern with correct immersion depth and sufficient access
is often a challenge.
Designed with these constraints in mind, Stern Pod units can be installed entirely from
the outside of the transom, reducing greatly the need for inside access. This allows
greater immersion depth to be achieved.
The Stern Pod housing is waterproof and ignition protected (ISO 8846) designed
to withstand the corrosive damp atmosphere of the bilge.
Entirely assembled and tested in our factory, Stern Pod units guarantee long term
trouble-free operation with only minimal maintenance care.
Case hardened spiro-conical gears.
Ignition protected
and water resistant.
Dual propeller.
Model
CT45
12 V
CT80
12 V
CT80
24 V
CT100
12 V
CT125
24 V
CT165
24 V
CT225
24 V
Thrust up to 40 kg 69 kg 75 kg 96 kg 115 kg 160 kg 195 kg
Power
3.2 kW /
4.3 HP
4.8 kW /
6.4 HP
5.3 kW /
7.1 HP
7.1 kW /
9.5 HP
8.6 kW /
11.5 HP
11.9 kW /
15.9 HP
15 kW /
20 HP
Weight 21 kg 31 kg 31 kg 41 kg 41 kg 61 kg 61 kg
Dual propeller
Stern pod thruster
Boat size Voltage Ref.
6 m - 10,50 m 20-34 CT45 stern pod 12 V 317625
8,50 m - 14 m 28-46 CT80 stern pod 12 V 317628
8,50 m - 14 m 28-46 CT80 stern pod 24 V 317629
9,80 m - 15,50 m 32-51 CT100 stern pod 12 V 317630
10,50 m - 18 m 34-59 CT125 stern pod 24 V 317631
12 m - 20 m 40-66 CT165 stern pod 24 V 317632
14 m - 22 m 46-73 CT225 stern pod 24 V 317633
Extra protection ensure watertight seals.
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Electric retractable thrusters
Compact Retract
TM
Designed for yachts from 9 to 16 metres (30-52'). This
lightweight electric retractable thruster, the first of its kind,
has been a major success with shipyards from the start.
lighlWeighl composile conslruclion.
loWesl prolile dnd smdllesl hull opening on lhe mdr|el.
Bolled onlo lldnge, nol direcll] ldmindled inlo lhe hull.
Pdpid deplo]menl.
|o e/posed moing pdrls inside ]dchl.
Spldsh resisldnl inside ]dchl.
lnlelligenl posilion deleclion.
lnsldlled lurlher
forward (or aft) in the
hull than is possible
with a tunnel thruster,
retractable units offer
a far better turning
moment on the yacht
thus producing greater
mdnoeurdbilil].
Retractable thrusters are ideally suited to modern sailing
yachts. When deployed, retractable units offer optimum
immersion depth and exceptional power efficiency.
When retracted, hull lines are left smooth and unaffected.
Ihe Compdcl Pelrdcl is deliered Wilh gre] jo]slic| dnd conlrol s]slem cdble.
Mounting base and other accessories must be ordered separately (see page 206).
wdler line
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|ecessdr]
immersion depth
COMPACT RETRACT 70 COMPACT RETRACT 80
Reference 317821 317822
Voltage 12 V 24 V
Power 4.79 kW / 6.4 CV 5.28 kW / 7.1 CV
Thrust 70 kg 85 kg
Propellers Duo Duo
Weight 40 kg 40 kg
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Control panels
All control panels are specially designed for use
with Max Power's complete range of tunnel and
retractable thrusters.
The Boat control panel (E) simplifies the combined use of a bow
and stern thruster. Full and simultaneous control of both thrusters
is possible via one easy to use manipulator. Stepping the boat
sideways or turning 360 on the spot become smooth, simple
operations, and each thruster can still be used independently.
Control panels Grey Black
A - Touch panel 318201 318200
B - Single joystick 318203 318202
C - Double joystick 318205 318204
D - Joystick for VIP & Compact Retract 318224 318206
E - Boat control panel - 318234
Adildble in bldc| or gre]'.
wdler resisldnl.
Eds] lo lil.
Replaceable clip-on cover.
Sdlel] ledlures.
Control System safety features :
Childprool dclidlion.
Automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Visible dnd dudible molor oerhedl Wdrning.
|olor oerhedl shuldoWn dller prior Wdrning (1O seconds).
Sldnddrd dulomdlic bdller] isoldlor conlrol.
Iime deld] sWilch belWeen porl dnd sldrbodrd lhrusl.
SollWdre proleclion dgdinsl shorl circuils.
Electric retractable thrusters
This vertically retracting DC thruster is available in two thrust
ratings : 12 V or 24 V, for yachts from 14 to 18 m (45-60').
Ihe VlP 1O Eleclric ollers d neW conlrol s]slem dnd dll lhe sdlel]
ledlures common lo |d/ PoWer boW dnd slern lhruslers.
VIP 150 12V VIP 150 24V
Reference 47686 47687
Voltage 12 V 24 V
Power 7.1 |w / . hP 8.o |w / 11. hP
Thrust o |g / 212 lbs 11 |g / 24 lbs
Propellers Duo Duo
Weight 4O |g 4O |g
Ihe VlP1O is deliered Wilh bldc| jo]slic| conlrol bo/ dnd 2m
conlrol s]slem cdble. |ounling bdse dnd olher dccessories musl
be ordered sepdrdlel] (see pdge 2Oo).
VIP150 Electric
' Bodl conlrol pdnel onl] ddildble in bldc|.
For further information
concerning this product range
please consult our website
www.max-power.com
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CT225HYD CT125HYD CT325HYD*
Hydraulic retractable thrusters
When performance is paramount, hydraulic retractable thrusters
provide a perfect solution.
Lightweight, powerful and allowing near perfect weight
distribution : designers and prestigious yards have consistently
specified Max Power thrusters over the years.
Max Power offers two product ranges in this category : the vertically
retracting VIP HYD range and the top end Retract folding series.
Hydraulic flow and pressure can be customised to suit hydraulic
system specifications. Many of the larger units in this range are
manufactured to order.
For more in-depth information on
this range, please visit our website :
www.max-power.com
Hydraulic tunnel
thrusters
Several versions
of each model are
available. Please consult
us for more details.
CT125HYD CT225HYD CT325HYD*
Reference 317589 317591 317598*
Tunnel diameter 185 mm 250 mm 315 mm
Hydraulic power 8.5 kW 13.5 kW 19.5 kW
Maximum thrust 115 kg / 254 lbs 200 kg / 441 lbs 275 kg / 606 lbs
Propellers Duo Duo Duo
Weight 12 kg 19 kg 24 kg
Max Power's hydraulic tunnel thrusters are suitable for medium to heavy displacement high
windage vessels from 12 to 26 m (40-85'). Designed for durability and performance, hydraulic
tunnel thrusters are ideal when long runtimes are required. Manufactured from corrosion-free
components, these models are robust and water resistant.
* Supplied as standard with a bronze drive leg, the CT325HYD model
is also available with marine aluminium drive leg, on special order.
The nature of hydraulic power
allows these systems to provide
proportional thrust control.
Offering variable thrust caters for
a wide range of conditions.
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Radio remote control
Max Power's radio remote control is designed to work
with our entire range of tunnel and retractable thrusters.
The remote control can also be used to operate other
onboard equipment such as windlasses, passerelles,
cranes, etc.
* 868 MHz is the authorised frequency for Europe and Australia. 915 MHz is the authorised
frequency for Canada and the USA. Retail sales and use of non-authorised frequency
transmitters and receivers is prohibited. For all other countries please consult the local
regulation in force.
Description Reference Frequency*
Transmitter + Receiver (EU) 312973 868 MHz
Transmitter + Receiver (USA) 312974 915 MHz
Additional receiver (EU) 312971 868 MHz
Additional receiver (USA) 312972 915 MHz
Spare transmitter (EU) 312969 868 MHz
Spare transmitter (USA) 312970 915 MHz
Supporls up lo 8 independenll] conlrolled chdnnels.
Edch receier cdn sWilch 4 chdnnels (12/24 V A).
Edch lrdnsmiller cdn hdndle 2 receiers (8 chdnnels).
ligildl recognilion doids dccidenldl dclidlion ol olher s]slems.
Adildble in 8o8 |h/ (Europe/Auslrdlid) dnd 1 |h/ (uSA/Cdnddd).
Irdnsmiller poWer suppl] . 2 lilhium bdlleries 3V (CP243O) included.
Peceier poWer suppl] . 12/24V dc.
Zero poWer consumplion When in sldndb] mode (lrdnsmiller).
Eds] lo insldll dnd sel up, simple lo use.
Receiver / Outputs
Each receiver controls
4 isoldled olllree conldcls
Wilh d lodd sWilching
cdpdcil] ol up lo 24 V dnd A.
Each transmitter can operate
2 receiers locdled in lWo
different locations.
Thruster accessories
Fuses (electric tunnel and retractable thrusters).
|d/ PoWer ollers d rdnge ol cdlibrdled luses specilicdll] selecled dnd lesled lo oller
dn incredsed leel ol proleclion oer sldnddrd A|l luses. Chosen lor lheir specilic bloW cure,
|d/ PoWer luses mdlch lhe requiremenls ol edch lhrusler s]slem.
Thruster Model
CT35/
45
CT60
CT80/
C. Retract
CT60/80/
C. Retract
CT100/
VIP150
CT125/
VIP150
CT165/
225
CT300/
325
Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V 24 V 12 V 24 V 24 V 24 V
Amp 12 A 1oO A 2OO A 12 A 31 A 2OO A 2O A 4OO A
Fuse 47671 47668 47670 47671 47672 47670 47707 47708
Fuse holder 47666 47666 47666 47666 47667 47666 47667 47667
Extraction handle 312882 (for all models)
Other electrical accessories
Accessory Detail Reference
Control cable 1OO m 312781
Control cable O m 312976
Control cable 2 m 312975
Conlrol cdble . VlP & CP' 2 m 312948
Electric battery isolator 12 V 318400
Electric battery isolator 24 V 318401
' lncluded Wilh lhe lhrusler.
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GRP tunnels
Manufactured from fully isophtalic resin
and pre-gel coated, Max Powers high quality
tunnels feature the added benefit of a first
coat of matt before being filament wound.
Cutting and drilling can therefore be carried
out without the risk of damaging the gel
coat on the inside surface of the tunnel.
Stern adapters
Also manufactured from fully
isophtalic resin, Max Powers
stern adaptors are SMC moulded
(sheet moulding compound) in
a male / female steel mould. This
ensures perfect resin fibre ratio and
exceptional reproduction of form.
Cowls
Cowls are easily fitted to the stern
adaptors and allow the use of stern
thrusters in relatively shallow draft
applications.
For more information on our product ranges please consult
our website where you can :
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loWnlodd insldlldlion dnd user mdnudls
VieW slep b] slep insldlldlion ideos
loWnlodd deldiled producl ddld sheels
loWnlodd lechnicdl drdWings (pdl dnd CAl lormdl)
lind e/dmples ol l]picdl lhruslers s]slems
www.max-power.com
Mounting bases
Mounting bases to suit all our retractable thrusters are available to
facilitate installation. Manufactured from isophtalic GRP, they can be
easily integrated into new builds or retro-fitted.
Aluminium yachts are catered for with suitable aluminium flanges.
These are designed to be welded to the top of a mounting base
constructed in the hull.
Description Suitable for Reference
Aluminium flange
Compact Retract 311362
VlP 1O 47688
GRP mounting base
Compact Retract 313760
VlP 1O 47689
Thruster model CT35/45
CT60/80/
100/125
CT165/225 CT300 CT325
Tunnel diameter 12 mm 18 mm 2O mm 3OO mm 31 mm
Tunnel length
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1OOO mm 313804 42550 42553 - -
12O mm 313809 - - - -
1OO mm - 42551 42554 313811 42556
2OOO mm - - - 313812 42557
2OO mm 42548 42552 42555 - -
Stern adaptors 315389 315392 315395 - 47050
Stern adaptor fixation kit 47051 (for all models)
Stern adaptor cowls 315398 315399 315400 - -