SS230 Bow Thruster

For boats Up to 30'

Thruster Selector Guide
$4,395 CAD
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster
  • SS230 Bow Thruster

SS230 Bow Thruster

For boats Up to 30'

Thruster Selector Guide
$4,395 CAD
$4,395
  • Description
  • Comparison Chart
    • Boat size Up to 30'
    • Horsepower 2.5hp
    • Voltage 12 V DC
    • Current 300 Amps
    • Layout Single Prop

    The SS230 Bow Thruster from Sideshift is perfect for boats up to 30′ in length. The unit mounts on the exterior of a V-shaped bow which creates a forward pivot point that gives the boater optimum control. No expensive tunnel in the hull is required and all mounting holes are above the waterline. Offering an immediate response with its powerful water cooled 12V motor, the heavy-duty 8″ aluminum propeller quickly pulls the boat quietly and smoothly. Saltwater proven, the rugged aluminum and stainless steel bow thruster is anode protected to prevent corrosion. It is finished with anti-fouling paint over epoxy primer.

    Shipped as a complete kit including

    • Thruster
    • Motor controller
    • Wireless joystick(Dual joystick when purchasing bow and stern thruster kits together)
    • Wiring harness and mounting hardware
    • Fuse with digital voltage indicator
    • Battery switch
    • Wireless remote key fob
  • Significantly lower installed cost, more responsive performance, no mounting holes below the waterline, virtually silent operation – These are only a few of the many benefits you receive when choosing a Sideshift thruster over conventional thruster systems.

    Features Sideshift Conventional Thrusters
    Easy same-day installation Yes No
    No tunnel or mounting holes below waterline Yes No
    In-water installation possible Yes No
    Virtually silent operation Yes No
    Zero drag when planing Yes No
    Pivot point advantage for optimal performance Yes No
    Prop-in-water design for greater responsiveness Yes No
    Canadian built to perform in heavy weather conditions Yes No
    Can be retrofitted to a future boat Yes No
    Virtually maintenance free Yes No
    All-inclusive kit Yes No
    2-year Warranty Yes Yes
    Potential to void hull warranty No Yes
    Fits any type of boat – cruiser, trawler, cuddy, sailboat, pontoon or houseboat Yes No
    Typical installed cost for boats up to 75’ $3,300-$6,700 $7,500-$15,000
    Detailed Cost Breakdown Sideshift Conventional Thrusters
    2.5hp – 7.5hp Thruster $2,900-4,900 $3,000-7,000
    Additional hardware $200 $300-500
    Batteries/cable $200-500 $200-500
    Installation - DIY - Not Available
    Installation - Dealer $800-1,200 $4,000-7,000
    Total Installed Cost $3,300-6,700 $7,500-15,000
  • Warranty
  • Return Policy
  • 2-YEAR WARRANTY

    All Sideshift Inc. products are warrantied to be free from defects due to faulty workmanship or defective materials for a period of two years.More

    Products failing within the warranty period should be returned to Sideshift assembled and complete with a copy of the original invoice. Return requests must be emailed, mailed or faxed to Sideshift. The request should include an itemized list of material, stating the reason for the requested return. Upon approval Sideshift will assign a Return Merchandise Authorization Number which must be placed on the return shipping container. Delivery of returned merchandise will be refused and credit will not be issued without written authorization and shipping instructions from Sideshift.

    Sideshift Inc. will not be responsible for accidental damage or expense caused by the following conditions:

    • Damage due to improper installation
    • Improper wire size or low voltage conditions
    • Burn-out due to overloading motor or related damage
    • Tampering with or altering the motor before, during or after installation
    • Damage due to collision of any kind
    • Damage due to entanglement of foreign objects such as fishing line and netting material
    • Warranty does not cover paint damage, dents, nicks and normal wear and tear of the product following delivery and installation
    • Warranty covers replacement parts only, and does not cover the cost of labor, or any other associated costs to repair or replace defective parts
  • In the unlikely event that you would want to return your Sideshift thruster system, please note the following;More

    All returns are subject to a possible restocking charge. We do our best to keep this charge reasonable, but keep in mind that all returns must be inspected, tested, refurbished in some cases, and then repackaged. All of these steps have costs associated.

    All return requests must be emailed or initiated by phone with Sideshift. The request should include a reason for return, as well as itemized list of material. Upon approval Sideshift will assign a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) which must be placed on the return shipping container. All returns must be shipped freight prepaid, and credit cannot be issued on returns with missing parts. Sideshift cannot accept returns for products that have already been installed, or for products that were purchased more than 30 days prior to the return request.