IMTRA, manufacturer and importer of solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, introduced its new line of commercial-grade Side-Power thrusters designed for commercial vessels and larger recreational yachts. Available in four different tunnel sizes, the new products include proportional or on/off controls in AC-powered and hydraulic versions.
Available in 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-inch tunnels, the new Side-Power thrusters provide up to 3,000 pounds force of thrust. Each unit is built with dual, counter-rotating, bronze five-blade props for durability and efficiency. Their “Q-prop” design is quiet, and the dual counter-rotating props create equal thrust in both directions, especially when compared to single prop designs. Side-Power thrusters are lubricated with oil-fed gear lubrication. The 20- and 24-inch models can have their oil changed in-water, reducing operating costs by eliminating the need for a haul out. Side-Power thrusters have the most compact and streamlined gearlegs on the market that maximize water flow and thus increase thrust output compared to the larger gearlegs from other manufacturers which restrict flow and limit performance.
