ST340 Stern Thruster

Sale price$4,995.00

Color: Phantom Black
Mounting Location: Swim Platform
Extensions Required?: None
Measurement Chart

There are 3 ways to mount your Sideshift Thruster to the stern.

  1. Standard Transom Mounted using the L-Bracket, with or without optional extensions
  2. Horizontal Transom Mounted (requires holes under the waterline)
  3. 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”

    Key Features

    • Boat size up to 40'
    • Horsepower 5.0 hp
    • Voltage 12 V DC
    • Current 550 Amps
    • Layout Dual Prop

    Overview

    The ST340 Stern Thruster from Sideshift is perfect for boats up to 40' in length; the unit mounts to the underside of a horizontal surface like a swim platform, or to a vertical surface such as a transom. No tunnel or motor inside the hull is required. All mounting holes are above the waterline. Mounting to a vertical surface like a transom can easily be done with the optional Stern Mounting Bracket. Providing an immediate response with its powerful water cooled 12V motor, the heavy-duty 8″ aluminum propellers quickly pull the boat quietly and smoothly. Saltwater proven, the thruster is anode protected and finished in acrylic enamel paint over epoxy primer to prevent corrosion.

    And for boats with existing bow thrusters, you can add our Dual Joystick Upgrade Kit for easy single-handed operation of both thrusters, providing true 360 degree control in any situation. 

    Shipped as a complete kit including

    • Thruster
    • Motor controller
    • Wireless joystick(Dual joystick when purchasing bow and stern thruster kits together)
    • Wiring harness and mounting hardware
    • Fuse with digital voltage indicator
    • Battery switch
    • Wireless remote key fob

    Comparison Chart

    Significantly lower installed cost, more responsive performance, no mounting holes below the waterline, virtually silent operation – these are only a few of the many benefits you receive when choosing a Sideshift thruster over conventional thruster systems.

    Features
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    Easy same-day installation

    Yes

    No

    No tunnel or mounting holes below waterline

    Yes

    No

    In‑water installation possible

    Yes

    No

    Virtually silent operation

    Yes

    No

    Zero drag when planning

    Yes

    No

    Pivot point advantage for optimal performance

    Yes

    No

    Prop‑in‑water design for greater responsiveness

    Yes

    No

    North American built for durability in the harshest conditions

    Yes

    No

    Can be retrofitted to a future boat

    Yes

    No

    Virtually maintenance free

    Yes

    No

    All-inclusive kit

    Yes

    No

    2‑year Warranty

    Yes

    No

    Potential to void hull warranty

    No

    Yes

    Fits any type of boat – cruiser, trawler, cuddy, sailboat, wakeboat, pontoon or houseboat

    Yes

    No

    Typical installed cost for boats up to 50’

    $5,750-$9,400

    $11,750-$19,800

    Detailed Cost Breakdown
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    Thruster Hardware costs

    $4,000-$6,300

    $5,000-$8,000

    Additional hardware

    $300

    $500-$800

    Batteries/cable

    $250-$1,000

    $250-$1,000

    Installation Cost - DIY

    $0

    Not Available

    Installation Cost - Dealer

    $1,200-$1,800

    $6,000-$10,000

    Total Installed Cost:

    $5,750-$9,400

    $11,750-$19,800

    Have a question?

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    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 20 years, thousands of customers in over sixty countries have experienced the Sideshift difference.


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