VETUS vs Other Bow Thruster Brands
Choosing a thruster, or replacing one? These guides put VETUS alongside the other thruster brands Victorian owners ask us about most - one brand at a time, on the makers' own published figures.
VETUS vs Side-Power (Sleipner) Thrusters
Side-Power / Sleipner by Sleipner Group
VETUS BOW PRO vs Side-Power (Sleipner) bow thrusters: brushless 12 V proportional, runtime, stern units, joysticks and warranty compared for Victorian boats.
Read the comparisonVETUS vs Lewmar Bow Thrusters
Lewmar by Lewmar Ltd
Replacing or upgrading a Lewmar bow thruster? Compare VETUS on 12 V proportional control, thrust per tunnel, motor and controls warranty, and tunnel fit.
Read the comparisonVETUS vs Max Power Bow Thrusters
Max Power by Lalizas Italia s.r.l. Unipersonale
VETUS vs Max Power thrusters: BOW PRO vs ECO and DC vs CT, 12 V proportional control, engine joysticks, warranty and replacing a Max Power unit in Victoria.
Read the comparisonVETUS vs Quick Bow Thrusters
Quick / Quick Nautical Equipment by Quick S.p.A.
Replacing a Quick bow thruster or choosing new? VETUS BOW PRO vs Quick BTQ and QSY: tunnel sizes, 12 V set-ups, joysticks, warranty and Victorian support.
Read the comparisonHow we compare
Published figures only
Every number comes from the maker's own catalogue, manual or warranty terms - or, where labelled, its Australian distributor or the engine maker - all linked at the foot of each page. Where a maker doesn't publish something, we say so rather than guess.
Credit where it's due
Each page has a section on when the other brand is the right call. If a competitor has the edge on a row of the table, the tick goes to them.
Replacing an existing unit
Most people comparing brands already have a thruster. Each page covers what carries over when changing to VETUS, and what to measure first.
Not sure which way to go?
Tell us about the boat and how you berth it - and, if you have one already, the thruster that's fitted now. We'll give you a straight answer on sizing and whether VETUS suits.
Luxfords Marine is the authorised Victorian Vetus distributor — we confirm thrust sizing, specify the battery bank and cabling, and supply everything from the tunnel to the control panel.
(03) 5973 6444Get a thruster quote
A photo of the thruster motor's label, and one with a tape measure across the tunnel, lets us match the right VETUS unit. Sends to sales@luxfords.com.au.
Competitor brand names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the products being compared. Luxfords is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them.