SLEIPNER EX180 EXTERNAL DUAL BOW THRUSTER | 24V | HIGH-OUTPUT POD DESIGN

SLEIPNER EX180 EXTERNAL DUAL BOW THRUSTER | 24V | HIGH-OUTPUT POD DESIGN

Bring maximum high-output docking power to deep-vee hulls, houseboats, and catamarans where fitting a standard internal tunnel is physically impossible. The Sleipner Side-Power EX180 represents the pinnacle of external pod thruster engineering for larger vessels from 44 to 72 feet. Operating on an efficient 24V architecture, this dual-pod system delivers massive lateral leverage right at the bow without requiring extensive internal structural hull modifications.

By mounting completely outside the hull under the bow waterplane, the EX180 bypasses the need for massive internal tunnel fabrication, preserving vital forward cabin volume, dry storage locker space, and structural integrity.

Key Features:

• Dual-Pod External Performance: Utilizing a dual-pod configuration, the EX180 splits the propulsion load across two synchronized, hydrodynamically optimized external units. This dual design maximizes water velocity and thrust density while maintaining a remarkably low-profile footprint under the hull.

• Minimal Hydrodynamic Drag: The sleek, torpedo-shaped pod profiles are precision-engineered to ensure exceptionally clean water tracking. At cruising speeds, the hydrodynamic footprint is negligible, resulting in virtually zero loss of top-end speed or fuel efficiency.

• Optimized Deep-Water Leverage: Because the pods sit lower and further forward than traditional internal tunnel thrusters, they operate at an ideal depth away from the water's surface. This drastically reduces cavitation (air-sucking) and hull vibrations, converting pure electrical power into raw lateral torque.

• Patented Intelligent Power Control (IPC): Sleipner’s advanced microprocessor-controlled safety system provides a protective millisecond delay when switching drive directions. This eliminates mechanical drivetrain shock and significantly extends the overall lifecycle of your internal motor relays.

• Ignition Protected (ISO 8846) & Submerged Safe: Hermetically sealed and completely encapsulated to comply with rigorous marine ignition standards. It is 100% safe to mount on vessels carrying gasoline engines, near fuel tank vent lines, or in harsh bilge spaces.

• Continuous Water-Jacket Cooling: Because the entire dual-motor assembly sits fully submerged out in the open sea, the surrounding water acts as a massive natural heat sink. This prevents rapid thermal buildup, providing significantly longer continuous runtimes per cycle than standard internal DC air-cooled thrusters.

• Complete Galvanic Separation: Immersed metallic components are thoroughly isolated from the vessel's onboard 24V electrical ground network to prevent stray-current galvanic corrosion from breaking down your gear.

Specifications:

• Product Line: EX180 Series (Dual External Bow)

• System Voltage: 24V DC

• Typical Vessel Size Class: 44 to 72 Feet (13 to 22 meters)

• Installation Configuration: Dual External Shrouded Pods

• Control Signaling Type: Analog Plug-and-Go (Sleipner standard controls)

• Housing Material: High-grade composite / Marine grade aluminum core

• Certifications: ISO 8846 (Ignition Protected), CE Approved

Installation Advantage: The EX180's unique mounting format requires drilling minimal hollow threaded bolt holes (which double as the heavy-gauge battery cable conduits). This minimal hull penetration makes it incredibly secure and highly attractive for steel, aluminum, wood, or fiberglass hulls alike.