Houseboat Thrusters
Find Your Thruster
It’s time to shift your thinking about docking your houseboat
The Sideshift HB Series retractable thruster system is the perfect solution for large houseboats, providing effortless control and precision maneuvering in tight spaces and challenging conditions. In addition, the ST Series stern thrusters are the perfect complement to the HB Series bow thruster. Move your boat with confidence in any direction, – sideways, diagonally, rotate in place – all with the smooth and silent power of Sideshift’s proven thruster technology. Easy to install and operate, Sideshift eliminates the worry of handling a large houseboat, giving you total confidence and control in any docking or close-quarters situation.
Find Your ThrusterKey Features & Benefits
Key Features & Benefits
Powerful performance
External mounting system places the thrusters further forward, or astern on the boat, providing a pivot-point advantage and more immediate response than other brands of thrusters.
Easy DIY installation
Complete kit contains virtually everything required to finish the installation in less than a day, with no previous experience. (Thruster batteries & charger not included).
Fully retractable bow thruster
Easily raise and lower the thruster from the dash-mounted joystick console for safe and precise control without ever leaving the helm.
Wireless joystick controls
Innovative and reliable 2.4Ghz ISM band wireless controls eliminate the need for running wires through the boat, saving hours of installation time.
No holes below the waterline
Universal mounting system requires no holes below the waterline, eliminating the risk of leaks associated with all other brands of thrusters.
Silent operation
Mounting external to the hull provides virtually silent operation when compared with the noise and vibration of standard tunnel-type thrusters.
Lower installed cost
Same-day installation creates significant cost savings – typically less than half the installed cost of other thruster brands.
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All-Inclusive Kit
What’s Included
Shipped as a complete kit:
- Thruster
- Wireless remote key fob Motor controller
- Wiring harness and mounting hardware
- Fuse with digital voltage indicator
- Battery switch
- Wireless joystick (Dual joystick when purchasing bow and stern thruster kits together)
Have a question?
We are here to help.
Sideshift is focused on one simple mission: We take the stress out of docking your boat. Our revolutionary thruster technology sets the standard for affordable, powerful and easy-to-install thruster solutions for any type of boat. For over 20 years, thousands of customers in over sixty countries have experienced the Sideshift difference.
Our team will get back to you within 1 business day.
info@sideshift.com
1.866.228.1465 1.613.686.6011
Is Sideshift easy to use?
Yes! Sideshift’s bow and stern thrusters are very intuitive and easy to use. Just toggle left or toggle right on the joystick for immediate response and control. With a bit of practice you will quickly learn to maneuver your boat using the thruster along with your main engines for precise control in any situation.
How noisy are Sideshift Thrusters?
Sideshift thrusters are silent and vibration-free since they are mounted on the exterior of the hull.
Can I install the thruster myself?
Absolutely! All Sideshift thrusters have been designed with the DIY’er in mind. Previous experience is not required. With some basic mechanical skills and a little bit of electrical system knowledge, you can easily install your own Sideshift system. Every thruster kit includes a detailed installation manual and unlimited phone support. You can also view our installation videos on the page above.
What size of boat can Sideshift handle?
We have bow and stern thruster solutions for monohull boats up to 50′, and up to 75’+ for houseboats (for houseboats greater than 75′, contact the factory).
How much are shipping costs?
We ship FedEx Worldwide at the following rates:
Canada/US – $150 per thruster kit via Fedex ground.
Europe/Australia/Rest of World – $250 per thruster kit via Fedex International Priority.
Our team will get back to you within 1 business day.
info@sideshift.com
1.866.228.1465 1.613.686.6011
