SLEIPNER SX80/185T-12V EXTERNAL STERN THRUSTER | 12V | TWIN PROPS | 176-212LB THRUST

SLEIPNER SX80/185T-12V EXTERNAL STERN THRUSTER | 12V | TWIN PROPS | 176-212LB THRUST

The perfect external stern thruster solution for boats with restricted internal space, shallow drafts, or standard 12V house battery banks. The Sleipner Side-Power SX80/185T-12V is a self-contained, externally mounted pod thruster designed for vessels from 35 to 48 feet. By mounting directly to the outside of the transom, the SX80 eliminates the need for extensive internal hull tunneling, complex fiberglass work, or engine room re-routing, making it an absolute favorite for quick retrofits and modern, space-limited builds running on a standard 12V electrical system.

The SX80 generates a reliable 176 lbs (80 kg) of thrust at a 10.5V nominal load, ramping all the way up to 212 lbs (96 kg) of thrust under a full 12V 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 SX80 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: SX80/185T-12V

• Thrust Power (at 10.5V Nominal): 80 kg (176 lbs)

• Thrust Power (at 12V Peak): 96 kg (212 lbs)

• Motor Output (at 10.5V): 4.4 kW (5.9 HP)

• Typical Vessel Size: 35 to 48 Feet (11 to 15 meters)

• System Voltage: 12V 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 SX80 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). Optional cowls are available to redirect waterflow or shield the unit from sterndrive interference.