Measurement Chart
There are 3 ways to mount your Sideshift Thruster to the stern.
- Standard Transom Mounted using the L-Bracket, with or without optional extensions
- Horizontal Transom Mounted (requires holes under the waterline)
- Swim platform mounted with optional extensions
Sideshift thrusters can be placed close to the hull, provided there are no obstacles between the thruster propellers and the side of the boat. In this case, an L-bracket is bolted to the transom, and the Sideshift thruster is bolted to the L-bracket. The L-Bracket installation provides good clearance around the thruster and is the preferred placement method for most boats with inboard engines. The top of the thruster propellers must be a minimum of 5 inches (12 cm) below the waterline, use the chart linked above to determine the correct extension bracket based on the platform to waterline distance.
For applications where obstacles on the transom are unavoidable, a swim platform mount may be possible. Use the chart linked above to determine the correct extension bracket based on the platform to waterline distance.
Where a transom or swim platform mount is not possible, the thruster can be mounted horizontally to the transom, eliminating the need for an additional bracket.
|
Platform to Waterline Distance |
Extension Length |
|
|
< 3” |
(7.6 cm) |
Not required |
|
3” – 9” |
(7.6 – 20 cm) |
5” |
|
10” – 14” |
(23 – 33 cm) |
10” |
|
15” – 18” |
(35 – 46 cm) |
15” |
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$3,300–$6,700
$7,500–$15,000
$2,900–4,900
$3,000–7,000
$200
$300–500
$200–500
$200–500
Not Available
$800–1,200
$4,000–7,000
$3,300–$6,700
$7,500–$15,000
