SLEIPNER SX100/185T-24V EXTERNAL STERN THRUSTER | 24V | TWIN PROPS | 220-255LB THRUST

SLEIPNER SX100/185T-24V EXTERNAL STERN THRUSTER | 24V | TWIN PROPS | 220-255LB THRUST

The perfect external stern thruster solution for boats with restricted internal space, shallow drafts, or twin sterndrives. The Sleipner Side-Power SX100/185T-24V is a self-contained, externally mounted pod thruster designed for vessels from 35 to 55 feet. By mounting directly to the outside of the transom, the SX100 eliminates the need for extensive internal hull tunneling or complex engine room re-routing, making it a favorite for both retrofits and demanding modern builds.

The SX100 generates a formidable 220 lbs (100 kg) of thrust at a 21V nominal load, ramping all the way up to 255 lbs (116 kg) of thrust under a full 24V peak load to seamlessly square your stern up against tricky crosscurrents and heavy dockside winds.

Key Features:

• Hydrodynamic, Space-Saving External Pod: Positioned entirely outside the hull on the transom, the SX100 frees up vital internal storage and engine room volume. Its hydrodynamic casing ensures negligible drag and zero impact on sailing or cruising performance when under way.

• Patented Intelligent Power Control (IPC): Sleipner's advanced microprocessor-controlled system protects your thruster from mechanical wear and operator error. It enforces a minimal safety delay when switching drive directions, monitors solenoid function, and automatically halts the thruster in the rare event of a solenoid lock-in.

• Twin Counter-Rotating Q-Prop™ Propellers: Outfitted with dual, 5-blade composite skew propellers spinning in opposite directions. This twin-prop configuration packs maximum thrust density into a narrow 185mm (7.3") integrated tunnel while dropping noise and cavitation vibrations by up to 75%.

• Ignition Protected (ISO 8846) & Hermetically Sealed: Structurally sealed to meet rigorous ignition protection standards, making it completely safe for installation on the sterns of gasoline-powered vessels, near fuel ventilation paths, or in harsh saltwater environments.

• Complete Galvanic Separation: The internal drive components and motor elements are entirely isolated from the vessel's onboard electrical grounding system, completely removing the threat of stray-current galvanic corrosion eating away your underwater gear.

• Zero Maintenance Sealed Lubrication: Features a lifetime-lubricated gearhousing protected by a heavy-duty ceramic-on-carbon mechanical seal interface. This creates a definitive barrier against seawater intrusion, completely eliminating the need for periodic gear oil changes.

Specifications:

• Part Number: SX100/185T-24V

• Thrust Power (at 21V Nominal): 100 kg (220 lbs)

• Thrust Power (at 24V Peak): 116 kg (255 lbs)

• Motor Output (at 21V): 6.3 kW (8.4 HP)

• Typical Vessel Size: 35 to 55 Feet (11 to 17 meters)

• System Voltage: 24V DC

• Tunnel Inner Diameter: 185 mm (7.28'')

• Propulsion Type: Twin Counter-Rotating 5-Blade Q-Prop™

• Certifications: ISO 8846 (Ignition Protected), CE

Installation Advantage: Because the pod sits low on the transom, the SX100 achieves excellent water depth even on shallow-draft boats or vessels with limited transom height, maximizing thrust efficiency and preventing the propellers from sucking air (cavitation) during operation. Optional cowls are available to redirect airflow or shield the unit from sterndrive interference.