Bow and stern thrusters
Sleipner offers a wide range of bow and stern thrusters and is the world's top-selling thruster brand for recreational boats.

E-series

Our new E-series thruster line incorporates a highly efficient, compact, and lightweight electric motor that rivals the most cutting-edge motors in today's automotive industry. 

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Sunbeam sailboat with Sleipner SX bow and stern thruster with hydropod low-drag cover

Which thruster is suitable for my boat?

Boats come in many different shapes and sizes. Explore the pros and cons of different thruster types here. 

Pros and cons of different thrusters

Joystick integration for easy, accurate boat control

In collaboration with top manufacturers, Sleipner has seamlessly integrated our thrusters with intuitive joystick technology. This provides you with unparalleled boat control, enhancing your on-water experience.

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Sleipner range of DC electric tunnel thrusters

What thruster size do I need?

The general advice is to choose a thruster that can push the bow or stern against a minimum of 19.5 knots wind speed. 

Learn about thruster size

Help and guidance for choosing a thruster

Crowded marina and blue sea with boats coming in and out on a sunny day

Thruster guide

The product range of boat thrusters is now far more extensive than just a few years ago. Read our full guide on thrusters here. 

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Tunnel thrusters

Our thrusters for tunnel installation is the world's top selling for recreational boats. Can be fitted in both the bow and stern. 

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SX stern thruster with cowls installed on a motorboat

External thrusters

Our external thrusters are as compact as they can get - making it possible to install thrusters on boats with a lack of space. 

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Retract thrusters

Our retract thrusters are sturdy and compact, suitable for sailboats, cruiser-racers and flat-bottomed boats.

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Princess S66 helm station with Sleipner PJC thruster control panel

PRO™ speed control

With a PRO™ thruster system you get full speed control of your thruster(s). Not only is the speed control more intuitive for you as a boater, but it also makes for a quieter and more relaxed maneuver. 

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