PT230 Retractable Pontoon Thruster

Key Features

• Boat size Up to 35'
• Horsepower 2.5hp
• Voltage 12V DC
• Current 300 Amps
• Layout Single Prop

Overview

Introducing the world's first retractable bow thruster for a pontoon boat. The patented PT230 Retractable Bow Thruster Thruster is a fully retractable, 2.5 horsepower thruster that is perfect for pontoon boats of any size. The unit mounts easily to the underside of the deck on any dual or triple tube boat.  To deploy, simply press the helm-mounted actuator switch and within seconds the PT230 drops down into position, stopping automatically at the perfect depth to provide stress-free docking and maneuvering in any situation. Saltwater proven, whisper quiet and water-cooled, the PT230 Retractable Bow Thruster features a rugged 8” aluminum prop, marine-grade anodized aluminum housing and stainless steel hardware. Shipped as a complete kit with thruster, controller, wireless joystick, wireless remote key fob, wiring harness and mounting hardware, fuse with digital voltage indicator and battery switch, installing the PT230 takes only a few hours and can be done either in-water or on-land.

Shipped as a complete kit including:

• Retractable Thruster
• Motor controller
• Wireless joystick
• Wiring harness and mounting hardware
• Fuse with digital voltage indicator
• Battery switch
• Wireless remote key fob

All Sideshift Inc. products are warrantied to be free from defects due to faulty workmanship or defective materials for a period of two years. 

Products failing within the warranty period should be returned to Sideshift assembled and complete with a copy of the original invoice. Return requests must be emailed, mailed or faxed to Sideshift. The request should include an itemized list of material, stating the reason for the requested return. Upon approval Sideshift will assign a Return Merchandise Authorization Number which must be placed on the return shipping container. Delivery of returned merchandise will be refused and credit will not be issued without written authorization and shipping instructions from Sideshift.

Sideshift Inc. will not be responsible for accidental damage or expense caused by the following conditions:

• Damage due to improper installation
• Improper wire size or low voltage conditions
• Burn‑out due to overloading motor or related damage
• Tampering with or altering the motor before, during or after installation
• Damage due to collision of any kind
• Damage due to entanglement of foreign objects such as fishing line and netting material

Warranty does not cover paint damage, dents, nicks and normal wear and tear of the product following delivery and installation. Warranty covers replacement parts only, and does not cover the cost of labor, or any other associated costs to repair or replace defective parts.

In the unlikely event that you would want to return your Sideshift thruster system, please note the following;

• All returns are subject to a possible restocking charge. We do our best to keep this charge reasonable, but keep in mind that all returns must be inspected, tested, refurbished in some cases, and then repackaged.
• All of these steps have costs associated.
• All return requests must be emailed or initiated by phone with Sideshift. The request should include a reason for return, as well as itemized list of material.
• Upon approval Sideshift will assign a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) which must be placed on the return shipping container.
• All returns must be shipped freight prepaid, and credit cannot be issued on returns with missing parts.
• Sideshift cannot accept returns for products that have already been installed, or for products that were purchased more than 30 days prior to the return request.