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com

Founded in 1987, MAX POWER has developed a wide

range of products, designed for yachts of all types
and sizes. Initially established in Mandelieu, France, the
complete production, assembly and dispatch moved to
Monza, Italy at the end of 2011.

Since the beginning of 2013 MAX POWER has been POWER has been focusing on designing and producing
heavily invested in, following the action plan to upgrade innovative and often unique solutions bringing ultimate
its production processes, quality systems and logistics performance and maneuverability into the world of
structure. Investments also included a tailor-made everyday yachting.
WMS (Warehouse Management System) and a SAP ERP
system. With more than 32 years of experience in designing and
manufacturing leisure marine products, there is certainly
MAX POWER offers an extensive variety of products, from a MAX POWER bow thruster, stern thruster or related
simple tunnel thrusters to top-of-the-range retractable equipment which meets your needs and makes your life
thrusters, ensuring complete freedom of choice. Backed easier on board.
up by an extensive range of accessories, power options
and customized solutions, MAX POWER has become a MAX POWER’s technical team of experts is available
leader in its market with many people all over the world 24/7 to provide you with solutions, offering you 98%
trusting the brand for their boat’s maneuverability. availability of spare parts and fast dispatch anywhere in
the world. Our global Service Network will also provide
Renowned for supplying high quality products, MAX you with technical support on board if required.
Superior quality
Innovative solutions
Compact Retract
Lightweight composite construction
Lowest profile and smallest hull opening on the market
Rapid deployment
Unique patented folding movement (RetractTM)

Composite Leg
Maintenance-free
Easy fit
No corrosion

Global Service Network

Complete Spare Parts Availability

Fast dispatch anywhere in the world
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 SELECT
Select THEthruster
your next RIGHT THRUSTER
Tunnel Thrusters
Positioning thrusters is as much important as choosing the right thrust output when seeking a suitable
thruster for your yacht.

Water line

As far forward as possible

Ideal immersion depth = 1 x Tunnel diameter

The thruster’s turbine needs to be placed one full propeller diameter under the water line to achieve
optimal thrust. The thruster must also be positioned as far forward in the bow or as far back in the stern as
possible. A thruster stepped back from the bow (or stern) would need to be more powerful than one mounted
further forward (or aft), to achieve the same turning effect on the yacht.

With this in mind, tunnel thrusters are the ideal solution for motor yachts and even deep-footed sailing
yachts when sailing performance is not paramount.

Retractable thrusters
Retractable thrusters are easily installed far forward in the bow whilst still achieving the required immersion
depths. This results in a thruster offering a good turning effect on the yacht, often allowing a unit with a
lower thrust rating than its tunnel equivalent to be used with excellent results.

Necessary
immersion
depth

Level Effects
Increased

When retracted, these units have no effect on the yacht’s drag and do not reduce sailing performance in
light winds.

Retractable thrusters are mostly suited to modern sailing yachts.

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 Bow and Stern
Thrusters

Bow and Stern Thruster

The combined use of a bow and stern

thruster adds a greater level of control
when manoeuvring in difficult conditions
or tight corners.

Turning on the spot or even stepping the

entire yacht sideways becomes possible.

MAX POWER offers stern thruster

adapters for the entire tunnel thruster
range. A range of Ignition Protected
thrusters is also available enabling the
use of a stern thruster in habitually
Stern Thruster Alone Bow Thruster Alone damp zones.

Electric or Hydraulic Power Source

Bow and stern thrusters, whether

retractable or tunnel, require a power
source. On a yacht this can be either a
12/24V DC electric motor or a hydraulic
motor.

DC Electric Thruster

Bow and stern thrusters, whether

retractable or tunnel, require a power
source. On a yacht this can be either a
12/24V DC electric motor or a hydraulic
motor. The hydraulic motor will need to
draw power from a thermal engine (via
a hydraulic pump) or a remote mounted
DC motor (also via a hydraulic pump).
The DC motor will draw power directly
Engine Driven Hydraulic Thruster
from a battery bank as do direct electric
thrusters.
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 SELECT
Select THEthruster
your next RIGHT THRUSTER
Tunnel Thrusters

* ? X : Only when required immersion depth is achieved.

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Retractable Thrusters

* ? X : Only when required immersion depth is achieved.

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 Contents

Electric Tunnel Thrusters 7-9

Ignition Protected Thrusters 10-11

Hydraulic Tunnel Thrusters 12-15

Stern Pod Thrusters 16-17

Electric Retractable Thrusters 18-20

Hydraulic Retractable Thrusters 21-27

Control Panels & Remote Control 28-31

Integrated
Hydraulic
Accessories 32-33 systems 34-35

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 Electric Tunnel Thrusters
MAX POWER offers a complete range of 12/24V composite electric tunnel thrusters to suit
motor yachts and deep footed sailing yachts from 17’-85’. Designed for maximum performance and
durability, each model is easy to fit, highly cost effective, and integrates a variety of unique features.

- Patented composite drive legs - Purpose built DC motors

- Zero maintenance - Electronic control boxes for unrivaled safety features
- Case hardened spiro-conical gears - Safe, high power connections
- Line shields - Purpose built high specification DC contactors

High efficiency purpose

built DCmotors ensure
outstanding performance
and long runtime ratings.

Electronic control boxes

offer unique and unrivaled
safety features.

Solid copper contact bars

guarantee safe, high power
connections.

Purpose built high

specification DC contactors
are both safe and durable.

Corrosion free composite drive Drive legs are pre-filled with oil Case hardened spiro-conical Stainless Steel protection caps
legs eliminate the need for anodes and then sealed for life for zero gears guarantee a silent, smooth secure the seals from fishing lines.
and offer high manufacturing maintenance. operation, and a long lifespan.
tolerances.

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 Electric Tunnel Thrusters

Model CT 25 CT 35 CT 45 CT 60
Code 636061 42529 317603 42530 42531
Voltage* 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 24 V
Max Thrust at 10,75V (kgf/Ibs)** 26 / 57,2 30 / 66 40 / 88 63 / 138,6 65 / 143
Max Thrust at 12V (kgf/Ibs)** 30 / 66 35 / 77 45 / 99 70 / 154 71 / 158,4
Propellers Mono Mono Duo Mono Mono
Drive Leg (material) Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite
Power (kw/hp) 1.8 / 2.4 2.69 / 3.6 3.23 / 4.3 4.35 / 5.8 4.4 / 5.9
Weight (kg) 7 9.6 9.65 14.7 14.8
A (mm) 180 190 190 210
B (mm) 145 140 140 140
C (mm) 225 210 210 275
D (mm) 110 125 125 185
E (mm) 4 to 5 4 to 5 4 to 5 6 to 7
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage up to 21’ / 17’ - 25’ / 20’ - 28’ / 25’ - 32,5’ /
& Cruising 6,5 m 5,2 - 7,6 m 6 - 8,5 m 7,8 - 10 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage up to 24’ / 20’ - 28’ / 22,5’ - 31’ / 26’ - 36’ /
& Fast Cruising 7,3 m 6 - 8,5 m 6,8 - 9,5 m 7,3 - 11 m
Light Displacement Light Windage up to 26’ / 21’ - 31’ / 24’ - 34’ / 27’ - 39’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 7,3 m 6,4 - 9,5 m 7,3 - 10,3 m 8,2 - 11,8 m

Heavy Displacement High Windage Medium Displacement Medium Windage Light Displacement Light Windage

Cruising Fast Cruising Super Fast Cruising

Notes: Images are not to scale.

* Thrusters are designed to run at 10.75V on 12V units and 22V on 24V units. Higher voltages will result in higher thrust ratings, higher power
consumption, and a reduced duty cycle.
** Performance data is given for a thruster installed at an immersion depth of one tunnel’s diameter, in a tunnel no longer than twice the tunnel’s diameter,
and this within a variation of + / - 6%. Longer tunnels will result in lower thrust ratings and higher power consumption.

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 Electric Tunnel
Electric Thrusters
Tunnel Thrusters

CT 80 CT 100 CT 125 CT 165 CT 225 CT 300 CT 325

42532 42533 42534 42535 317557 317558 317606 42542 634361
12 V 24 V 12 V 24 V 24V 24V 24V 24V
75 / 165 83 / 182,6 96 / 211,2 115 / 253 165 / 363 195 / 429 255 / 561 265 / 583
80 / 176 89 / 195,8 105 / 231 122 / 268,4 185 / 407 250 / 550 300 / 660 325 / 715
Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo
Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Bronze Aluminium
4.79 / 6.4 5.28 / 7.1 7.1 / 9.5 8.58 / 11.5 11.88 / 15.9 14.96 / 20 19.7 / 26.4 19.69 / 26.4
15 15.1 24 24 36 37 58.5 59
210 250 250 250 270 250 250
140 200 200 200 200 250 250
275 356 365 430 405 480 480
185 185 185 250 250 300 315
6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 7 to 8 7 to 8 9 to 10 9 to 10
Boat Length (feet/meter)
28’ - 35’ / 32’ - 10’ / 35’ - 46’ / 40’ - 52’ / 45’ - 58’ / 48’ - 63’ / 51’ - 69’ /
6 - 10,6 m 9,7 - 12 m 10,6 - 14 m 12 - 15,8 m 13,7 - 17,6 m 14,6 - 19 m 15,5 - 21 m
30’ - 40’ / 36’ - 48’ / 42’ - 55,5’ / 48’ - 61’ / 53’ - 69’ / 59’ - 79’ / 62’ - 87’ /
9 - 12 m 11 - 14,6 m 12,8 - 17 m 14,6 - 18,5 m 16 - 21 m 18 - 24 m 19 - 26,5 m
33’ - 46’ / 39’ - 51’ / 46’ - 60’ / 54’ - 65’ / 60’ - 75’ / 67’ - 93’ / 68’ - 100’ /
10 - 14m 11,8 - 15,5 m 14 - 18 m 14,5 - 20 m 18 - 22,8 m 20,4 - 28 m 20,7 - 30,5 m

The electric tunnel CT

300 & CT 325
are delivered complete
with control system.

Proportional Electronic System Kit

for Tunnel Thrusters
NEW

- Proportional Electronic Controller for

Electric Tunnel Thrusters, 12-24V
- Proportional High-Power Unit for
Electric Tunnel thrusters, 12-24V,
900A
- Proportional Joystick for Electric
Tunnel Thrusters, 5V
Please refer to page 29

GRP tunnels
Please refer to page 35

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 Ignition Protected Thrusters
MAX POWER’s range of Ignition Protected tunnel thrusters is available for models CT35 to
CT125. Certified ISO 8846, this range allows the safe use of an electric tunnel thruster in petrol
/ gas engine vessels where there may be potentially flammable gases. IP thrusters can also be
installed in habitually wet or damp areas such as sail lockers, or in the transom of deep “V” shaped
motor yachts.
Ignition Protected to ISO 8846 and water resistant Line shields
Easy-to-connect thruster Purpose built DC motors
Patented composite drive leg Electronic control boxes for unrivaled safety features
Zero maintenance Safe, high power connections
Case hardened spiro-conical gears Purpose built high specification DC contactors

Model

Code
Voltage*
Ignition Protected and water
resistant. Max Thrust at 10,75V (kgf/Ibs)**
Max Thrust at 12V (kgf/Ibs)**
Propellers
Power (kw/hp)
Weight (kg)
A (mm)
B (mm)
C (mm)
Easy to connect thruster.
Robust metallic frame. D (mm)
E (mm)
Boat Type
Heavy Displacement High Windage
& Cruising
Medium Displacement Medium Windage
& Fast Cruising
Light Displacement Light Windage
& Super Fast Cruising
High specification electric
motors. See page 8 for full
details.

GRP tunnels
Please refer to page 35

Unique composite drive leg

design. See page 8 for full
details.

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 Ignition Protected Thrusters

CT 35-IP CT 45-IP CT 60-IP CT 80-IP CT 100-IP CT 125-IP

317609 317610 317611 317613 317614 317615 317616
12 V 12 V 12 V 12V 24V 12V 24V
30 / 66 40 / 88 63 / 138,6 75 / 165 83 / 182.6 96 / 211,2 115 / 253
35 / 77 45 / 99 70 / 154 80 / 176 89 / 195,8 105 / 231 122 / 268,4
Mono Duo Mono Duo Duo Duo Duo
2,69 / 3,6 3,23 / 4,3 4,35 / 5,8 4.79 / 6.4 5.28 / 7.1 7,1 / 9,5 8,58 / 11,5
11,6 11,65 17,3 17.6 17.6 27,2 27,2
301 320 390
230 255 305
295 375 490
125 185 185
4 to 5 6 to 7 6 to 7
Boat Length (feet/meter)
17’ - 25’ / 20’ - 28’ / 25’ - 32,5’ / 28’ - 35’ / 32’ - 10’ / 35’ - 46’ /
5,2 - 7,6 m 6 - 8,5 m 7,8 - 10 m 6 - 10,6 m 9,7 - 12 m 10,6 - 14 m
20’ - 28’ / 22,5’ - 31’ / 26’ - 36’ / 30’ - 40’ / 36’ - 48’ / 42’ - 55,5’ /
6 - 8,5 m 6,8 - 9,5 m 7,3 - 11 m 9 - 12 m 11 - 14,6 m 12,8 - 17 m
21’ - 31’ / 24’ - 34’ / 27’ - 39’ / 33’ - 46’ / 39’ - 51’ / 46’ - 60’ /
6,4 - 9,5 m 7,3 - 10,3 m 8,2 - 11,8 m 10 - 14m 11,8 - 15,5 m 14 - 18 m

Notes: Images are not to scale.

* Thrusters are designed to run at 10.75V on 12V units and 22V on 24V
units. Higher voltages will result in higher thrust ratings, higher power
consumption, and a reduced duty cycle.
** Performance data is given for a thruster installed at an immersion depth of
one tunnel’s diameter, in a tunnel no longer than twice the tunnel’s diameter,
and this within a variation of + / - 6%. Longer tunnels will result in lower thrust
ratings and higher power consumption.
*** Model only available with bronze driveleg

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 Hydraulic Tunnel Thrusters
MAX POWER’s range of hydraulic tunnel thrusters is suitable for medium to heavy displacement, high
windage vessels from 40’-85’. Designed for durability and performance, hydraulic tunnel thrusters
are ideal when long runtimes are required. Manufactured using corrosion free components, these
models are robust, water resistant and integrate a variety of unique features.

Branded hydraulic components Zero maintenance

Long runtimes Case hardened spiro-conical gears
Water resistant Line shields
Patented composite drive legs Electronic control boxes for unrivaled safety features

Model

Code
Max Thrust (kgf/Ibs)
Branded hydraulic
components for international
Hydraulic power (kw)
serviceability. Propellers
Weight (kg)
A (mm)
B (mm)
C (mm)
D (mm)
E (mm)
Boat Type
Can be installed in habitually
damp areas such as sail Heavy Displacement High Windage
lockers. & Cruising
Medium Displacement Medium Windage
& Fast Cruising
Light Displacement Light Windage
& Super Fast Cruising

Unique composite drive leg

design. See page 8 for full
details. Optional Accessories for hydraulic tunnel thrusters

MAX POWER
Electronic Thruster Controller
Code: 315311

Only for MAX POWER Joystick.... page 30-31

Electronic control boxes offer

unique and unrivaled safety GRP tunnels
features. Please refer to page 35

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 Hydraulic Tunnel Thrusters

CT 125 HYD CT 225 HYD CT 300 HYD CT 325 HYD

317588 317590 317589 317591 317607 317598 317599
140 / 308 120 / 264 90 / 198 220 / 441 300 / 529 275 / 551 325 / 606
13,5 11 7,5 13,5 19,5 14 20
Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo
12 12 12 19 24 24 24
210 220 240 240
210 220 240 240
215 220 240 240
185 250 300 315
6 to 7 7 to 8 9 to 10 9 to 10
Boat Length (feet/meter)
35’ - 46’ / 45’ - 58’ / 48’ - 63’ / 51’ - 69’ /
10,6 - 14 m 13,7 - 17,6 m 14,6 - 19 m 15,5 - 21 m
42’ - 55,5’ / 53’ - 69’ / 59’ - 79’ / 62’ - 87’ /
12,8 - 17 m 16 - 21 m 18 - 24 m 19 - 26,5 m
46’ - 60’ / 60’ - 75’ / 67’ - 93’ / 68’ - 100’ /
14 - 18 m 18 - 22,8 m 20,4 - 28 m 20,7 - 30,5 m

For connection with PTO or

stand alone system

Please refer to page 27

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 Hydraulic Tunnel Thrusters
The NEW MAX POWER CT 550 HYD & CT 1000 HYD are the
flagships of MAX POWER Tunnel Thrusters for up to 55m boats.

All immersed parts have a specially designed hydrodynamic profile to

avoid any turbulence.

The most powerful tunnel thruster in the D400 tunnel category

comes with 4 blade, metallic propellers designed by MAX POWER, to
guarantee maximum thrust performance.

Counter rotating system offers higher efficiency on thrusting with left

side and right side pitch propellers in order to have identical
performance in both directions.

NEW

CT 550 HYD

CT 1000 HYD
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Model CT 550 HYD CT 1000 HYD

Code 636211 6364280
Thruster Power (kw) min 42 - max 50 min 70 - max 85
Motor Power (cc/kw) 40 80,4
Tunnel Diameter (mm) 400 500
Required Pressure (bar): min 210 - max 250
Required Flow (lt/min) 120 200
Propellers 4 Blade, DUO, Counter Rotating
Weight (kg) 65 145
Light Duty Thrust (Kgf) 630 1200
Heavy Duty Thrust (Kgf) 550 1000
A (mm) 180 251
B (mm) 378 640
C (mm) 249 322
D (mm) 375 488
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage 63 - 105’ / 100 -150’ /
& Cruising 19 - 35 m 30 - 45 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage 71 - 125’ / 105 - 156’ /
& Fast Cruising 20 - 37,5 m 32 - 47,5 m
Light Displacement Light Windage 80 - 140’ / 115 - 170’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 25 - 42 m 35 - 52 m

Dimensions in mm
ØA

B
Counter Rotating

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 Stern Pod Thruster
The MAX POWER Stern Pod offers an innovative solution to the often difficult tasks of installing
a thruster into the stern of modern motor yachts.
Combining a dry area on the stern with correct immersion depth and sufficient access can be challenging.
Designed with these constraints in mind, Stern Pod units can be installed entirely from the outside of the transom, reducing greatly
the need for inside access. This allows greater immersion depth to be achieved.
The Stern Pod housing is waterproof and ignition protected (ISO 8846) designed to withstand the corrosive damp atmosphere
of the bilge.
Entirely assembled and tested in our factory, Stern Pod units guarantee long term trouble-free operation with only minimal main-
tenance care.

Case hardened
Easy external
spiro-conical gears.
installation

Watertight seals
ensure extra protection
Ignition protected and
water resistant. Dual propeller

Bow and stern thruster

BowBow
andand
stern
stern
thruster
thruster

Ideal immersion depth = 1 x Tunnel diameter

IdealIdeal
immersion
immersion
depth = 1 =x 1Tunnel
depth x Tunnel
diameter
diameter
Bow thruster alone Stern thruster alone Bow and stern thruster
BowBow
thruster
thruster
alone
alone Stern
Stern
thruster
thruster
alone
alone BowBow
andand
stern
stern
thruster
thruster Bow and stern thruster
Bow thruster Stern thruster Bow & Stern Bow & Stern
alone alone thrusters thrusters

Code 317625 317628 317629 317630 317631 317632 317633

Model CT45 CT80 CT100 CT125 CT165 CT225
As far forward as possible 6m - 10.5m 8.5m - 14m 9.8m - 15.5m 10.5m - 18m 12m - 20m 14m - 22m
Boat size
20 - 34’ 28 - 46’ 32 - 51’ 34 - 59’ 40 - 66’ 46 - 73’
Necessary
Necessary
Necessary
immersion depth
immersion
immersion
depth
depth

Voltage 12IdealV immersion depth = 1 x Tunnel diameter

12 V 24 V 12 V 24 V 24 V 24 V
Thrust up to 45 kg 69 kg 75Bow
kgthruster alone 96 kg 115 kg 160 kg 195 kg
Engine driven hydraulic thruster DC Electric thruster Stern thruster alone Bow and stern thruster
Engine
Engine
driven
driven
hydraulic
hydraulic
thruster
thruster DC Electric
DC Electric
thruster
thruster

Power 3.2 kW / 4.3 hp 4.8 kW / 6.4 hp 5.3 kW / 7.1 hp 7.1 kW / 9.5 hp 8.6 kW / 11.5 hp 11.9 kW / 15.9 hp 15 kW / 20 hp
Weight 21 kg 31 kg 31 kg 41 kg 41 kg 61 kg 61 kg

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Necessary
immersion depth
 Stern Pod Thruster

You can assembly your own Stern Thruster

An alternative solution for installing a stern thruster on your boat is combining the
standard CT – tunnel thruster (electric or hydraulic) with the MAX POWER stern
adaptor, as shown below:

Ø Diameter Tunnel Thrusters Stern Adaptors

125mm

CT 45 315399

185mm

CT 80
Stern Adaptor
CT 100
fixation kit
CT 125 315392
35016

250mm

CT 165
CT 225 315395

315mm

CT 325 35015

MAX POWER’s Stern Adaptor Cowls are easily fitted to our STERN ADAPTOR or STERN POD and
allow the use of stern trusters in relatively shallow draft applications.

Stern Adaptor
connection
Tunnel Stern Stern adaptor A B C
with cowl Ø (mm) adaptors cowls (mm) (mm) (mm)
125mm 315389 315398 672 168 336
185mm 315392 315399 842 253 336
250mm 315395 315400 1019 303 415
315mm 35015 - 390 0 390

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 Electric Retractable Thrusters
Combining the cost effective simplicity of DC electrics with the high performance characteristics of
retractable units, this range is ideally suited to modern sailing yachts and super fast motor yachts.
MAX POWER offers two different types of electric retractable thrusters: the low profile Compact
RetractTM and the vertically retracting VIP 150 Electric, catering for yachts from 30’-60’. (MAX
POWER patented designs).
Retract to leave smooth hull lines Line shields
When deployed ideal immersion depth is achieved Purpose built DC motors
Patented composite drive legs Electronic control boxes for unrivaled safety features
Zero maintenance Safe, high-power connections
Case hardened spiro-conical gears Purpose built high specification DC contractors

High specification electric

motors. See page 8 for
details.

As far forward as possible

Unique composite drive leg

Ideal immersion depth = 1 x Tunnel diameter
design. See page 8 for
details.
Bow thruster alone

When retracted hull lines are When deployed ideal

left smooth and unaffected. immersion depth is achieved.

Water line
Installed further forward (or aft) in
Necessary
the hull than is possible with a tun-
immersion depth nel thruster, retractable units offer
a far better turning moment on the
Level effects increased
yacht thus producing greater ma-
Engine driven hydraulic thr
noeuvrability.

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 Electric Retractable Thrusters
Designed for yachts from 9 to 16 metres (30’-52’). This lightweight
electric retractable thruster, the first of its kind, has been a major success
with shipyards from the start.
Lightweight composite construction.
Lowest profile and smallest hull opening on market.
Bolted onto flange, not directly laminated into the hull.
Rapid deployment.
No exposed moving parts inside yacht.
Splash resistant inside yacht.
Intelligent position detection.

Model COMPACT RETRACT TM

Code 317821 42529

Voltage* 12 V 24 V
Max Thrust (kgf/Ibs) 70 / 154 85 / 187
Propellers Duo Duo
Power (kw/hp) 4.79 / 6.4 5.28 / 7.1
Weight (kg) 40 40
A (mm) 555
B (mm) 388
C (mm) 385
D (mm) 185
E (mm) 241
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage 21’ - 40’ / 35’ - 45’ /
& Cruising 9 - 12 m 10,5 - 13,5 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage 35’ - 44’ / 39’ - 50’ /
& Fast Cruising 10,5 - 13 m 11,5 - 15 m
Light Displacement Light Windage 36’ - 47’ / 40’ - 51’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 11 - 14 m 12 - 15,5 m

The compact retract is delivered along

with black joystick and support.

Code: 311362 Aluminium flange

Mounting Base Code: 313760 GRP Mounting Base

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 Electric Retractable Thrusters

MAX POWER’s vertically retracting

VIP thrusters use a unique and pat-
ented thrust plate design. The largest
electric thruster in the MAX POWER
range, the VIP 150 is available in both
12V and 24V and is ideally suited to
high performance sailing yachts and su-
per fast motor yachts 40’-60’.

Model VIP 150 ELECTRIC VIP 250 ELECTRIC

Code 35023 35024 35043
Voltage* 12 V 24 V 24 V
Max Thrust (kgf/Ibs) 96 / 212 115 / 254 145 / 319
Propellers Duo Duo Duo
Power (kw/hp) 7,1 / 9,5 8.56 / 11.5 9,5 / 12.74
Weight (kg) 40 40 54
A (mm) 330 360
B (mm) 290 360
C (mm) 710 765
D (mm) 185 250
E (mm) 970 1075
F (mm) 240 295
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage 21’ - 40’ / 35’ - 45’ /
& Cruising 9 - 12 m 10,5 - 13,5 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage 35’ - 44’ / 39’ - 50’ /
& Fast Cruising 10,5 - 13 m 11,5 - 15 m
Light Displacement Light Windage 36’ - 47’ / 40’ - 51’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 11 - 14 m 12 - 15,5 m

The VIP150 & VIP 250 are delivered

complete with black joystick, control
box and 25m control system cable.

Mounting Base VIP 150 VIP 250

Aluminium flange Code: 35025 Code: 311303
GRP Mounting Base Code: 35026 Code: 635663

Notes: Images are not to scale.

* Thrusters are designed to run at 10.75V on 12V units and 22V on 24V units. Higher voltages will result in
higher thrust ratings, higher power consumption, and a reduced duty cycle.
** Performance data is given for a thruster installed at an immersion depth of one tunnel’s diameter, in a
tunnel no longer than twice the tunnel’s diameter, and this within a variation of + / - 6%. Longer tunnels will
result in lower thrust ratings and higher power consumption.

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 Hydraulic Retractable Thrusters

When performance is paramount, hydraulic retractable

thrusters provide a perfect solution. Lightweight, powerful
and allowing near perfect weight distribution, designers and
prestigious yards have consistently specified MAX POWER
thrusters over the years. MAX POWER offers two product

F
ranges in this family: the vertically retracting VIP HYD range
and the top end RetractTM folding series.

Retract to leave smooth hull lines

When deployed ideal immersion depth is achieved
Water resistant Unique patented folding movement (RetractTM)
Allow ideal weight distribution Case hardened spiro-conical gears
Ideal for high performance yachts Lightweight design
Unique patented thrust plate design (VIP)

Can be installed in habitually

damp areas such as sail
lockers.

When retracted hull lines are

left smooth and unaffected.

Allow ideal weight distribution

in high performance yachts.

When deployed ideal immer-

sion depth is achieved.

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B
E
C
F

Model VIP 150 HYD VIP 250 HYD

Code 317702 317703 317705
Voltage 12 V control 24 V control 24 V control
Max Thrust (kgf/Ibs) 120 / 264 200 / 441
Propellers Duo Duo
Hydraulic Power (kw) 10 13,5
Weight (kg) 28 37
A (mm) 290 360
B (mm) 290 360
C (mm) 580 620
D (mm) 185 250
E (mm) 810 950
F (mm) 240 295
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage 40’ - 50’ / 50’ - 65’ /
& Cruising 12 - 15 m 15 - 20 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage 45’ - 55’ / 54’ - 75’ /
& Fast Cruising 14 - 17 m 16,5 - 23 m
Light Displacement Light Windage 48’ - 60’ / 57’ - 80’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 14,5 - 18 m 17 - 24 m

The VIP HYD is delivered complete

with black joystick and control box.

Notes: Images are not to scale

*Performance data is given for a thruster deployed at one tunnel diameter immersion depth, and
this within a variation of + / - 6%.
For more in-depth information on this range, please visit our website: www.max-power.com

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R Range
R200/6 - R200/8 Benefiting from a control system
redesign, the R200 is the smallest model in the MAX POWER
RetractTM range. Designed for top end production boats, this hydraulic
retractable thruster has long been installed in prestigious yachts
ranging from 45’ - 68’.

R300/15 - R300/21 Newly redesigned, the R300 now benefits from evolutions already
pioneered on the R450.
Both light & powerful this unit has been consistently specified by designers around the world for
many years and is ideal for yachts from 60’-104’.

R450/34 - R450/40 - R450/50 Light & robust this thruster unit has been designed specifically for performance
yachts, both sail & motor from 80’-136’.
With positive locking and a unique gas spring lifting system, the R450 can withstand the pounding that offshore performance boats
endure.

R600 An ingenious design makes this thruster the lightest and arguably the safest 100HP retractable thruster available.
With a locking system inspired by aircraft cargo doors, and thrust transfer pads to transmit load to the hull, performance is first
and foremost with this unit ideal for yachts from 100’-167’.

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B

Model R 200/6 R 200/8 R 300/15 R 300/21

Code 317803 317804 317810 317811
Power ratings (hp) 10 / 17 20 / 34
Thrust 10 kgf per kw 11 kgf per kw
Max. Hydraulic power (kw) 13 25
Hydraulic power 20 lpm / 200-230 bar 30 lpm / 220-250 bar 28-35 lpm / 220-260 bar 45-55 lpm / 230-270 bar
Power pack options PTO & 24V PTO & 24V
Hydraulic motor Piston Piston
Opening/closing mechanism Electric & Manual Hydraulic & Gas Spring
Propellers Duo, 2 blades Duo, 3 blades
Weight (kg) 35 73
A (mm) 500 665
B (mm) 355 500
C (mm) 320 450
D (mm) 200 300
E (mm) 255 360
Boat Type Boat Length (feet/meter)
Heavy Displacement High Windage 45’ - 56’ / 60’ - 85’ /
& Cruising 14 - 17 m 18 - 26 m
Medium Displacement Medium Windage 49’ - 61’ / 77’ - 95’ /
& Fast Cruising 15 - 18,5 m 23,5 - 29 m
Light Displacement Light Windage 53’ - 69’ / 75’ - 104’ /
& Super Fast Cruising 16 - 21 m 23 - 32 m

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R 450/34 R 450/40 R 450/50 R 600

317813* 317814* 317912* 317819*
50 / 65 / 80 75 / 110
11 kgf per kw 11 kgf per kw
60 85
Upon Request Upon Request
PTO PTO
Piston Piston
Hydraulic & Gas Spring Twin Hydraulic
Duo, 5 blades Mono, 4 blades
165 320
940 1210
748 967
460 985
450 600
540 772
Boat Length (feet/meter)
80’ - 110’ / 100’ - 140’ /
24 - 33,5 m 30,5 - 43 m
90’ - 125’ / 110’ - 150’ /
27,5 - 38 m 33,5 - 46 m
100’ - 138’ / 125’ - 165’ /
30,5 - 42 m 38 - 50 m

Custom Services
- Several versions of each RetractTM model are available.
- Hydraulic flow and pressure can be customised to suit hydraulic system specifications.
- Many of the larger units in this range are manufactured to order. Specified by designers and architects alike, these technically superior
retractable units are supplied to many of the world’s finest custom yacht builders.
- For more in-depth information on this range, please visit our website: www.max-power.com

*For further details on full package units, assemblies and components, please refer to page 26
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RETRACT RANGE: FULL PACKAGE UNITS,

ASSEMBLIES & COMPONENTS

Model Code HP FLOW PRESSURE MOTOR

R200/6 317803 10 22 lpm 200-230 bar 6 cc
R200/8 317804 17 30 lpm 220-250 bar 8 cc
R300/15 317810 20 28-35 lpm 220-260 bar 15 cc
R300/21 317811 34 45-55 lpm 230-270 bar 21 cc
R450/34 317813 50 110 lpm 210 bar 34 cc
R450/40 317814 65 170 lpm 170 bar 40 cc
R450/50 317912 80 200 lpm 180 bar 50 cc
R600 317819 110 200 lpm 250 bar 65 cc

Code Description
317801 RETRACT R200/6 24V (Complete Package)
317802 RETRACT R200/8 24V (Complete Package)
Full Package Units 317807 RETRACT R300/15 ELECTRO PUMP 24V (Complete Package)
317809 RETRACT R300/21 ELECTROHYDRO (Excludes Electro-pump)

317803 THRUSTER ASSEMBLY R200/6

312950 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER VIP/R200
317801 318224 JOYSTICK VIP & RETRACT GREY
316504 MAX POWER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
R200/6 Package includes
313456 TANK 8Ltr WHITE COMPLETE (filter etc.)
316511 ELECTROPUMP BK8/8.5cc

317804 THRUSTER ASSEMBLY R200/8

312950 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER VIP/R200
317802 318224 JOYSTICK VIP & RETRACT GREY
316504 MAX POWER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
R200/8 Package includes
313456 TANK 8Ltr WHITE COMPLETE (filter etc.)
317904 ELECTRO HYDRAULIC PUMP BK13/11cc

317810 THRUSTER ASSEMBLY R300/15

633652 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER R300
317807 318226 JOYSTICK BLACK FOR R300/R450
316501 MAX POWER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
R300/15 Package includes 313450 TANK 12Ltr WHITE COMPLETE (filter etc.)
317905 ELECTRO HYDRAULIC PUMP BK14/11cc
316515 LIFTING PUMP R300 ( > 2007)

317811 THRUSTER ASSEMBLY R300/21

317809 633652 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER R300
318226 JOYSTICK BLACK FOR R300/R450
R300/21 Package includes 316501 MAX POWER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK
316515 LIFTING PUMP R300 ( > 2007)

317813 RETRACT R450/34 (Thruster Assembly ONLY)

317814 RETRACT R450/40 (Thruster Assembly ONLY)
Thruster Assemblies
317912 RETRACT R450/50 (Thruster Assembly ONLY)
317819 RETRACT R600/60 (Thruster Assembly ONLY)

317813 R450/34 & 317814 R450/40 316515 LIFTING PUMP R450

& 317912 R450/50 633652 ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER R450
Additional Components 318226 JOYSTICK BLACK FOR R300/R450

317819 313352 POWER LIFT R600

R600/60 318226 JOYSTICK BLACK FOR R300/R450
Additional Components CONTROL BOX Upon Request

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 Thruster only hydraulics systems
Hydraulic thrusters need a carefully designed hydraulic system to run them reliably and efficiently. Often this system may only be
required for the yacht’s thruster(s). The most common form of thruster only system uses an engine as its power source. These
can offer unlimited run times and do not need batteries or high power cables. Two types of hydraulic pumps can be used for these
dedicated systems.

Variable displacement pump Fixed displacement pump fitted

fitted to gearbox mounted PTO to generator mounted PTO

Variable displacement pumps

A variable displacement pump can be used when a fixed flow is needed but the engine RPM is likely to vary. This would typically be a
main engine or gearbox mounted pump. Often used on large powerboats, these systems offer a powerful solution for larger thrusters.

Fixed displacement pumps

Used when a generator with a PTO (power take off) is available, fixed displacement pumps give a single (fixed) flow at a given engine
RPM. Highly robust, these systems are simple to install and cost effective.

Dedicated electric hydraulic powerpacksTM

Sometimes an engine driven pump may not be feasible, If this is the case, MAX POWER manufactures a range of dedicated DC power
packs specifically designed to run our range of hydraulic thrusters both retractable and tunnel. These have been designed to supply
a fixed flow of oil at a specific pressure.
Although still fundamentally a DC thruster, a hydraulic unit run from a DC power pack offers a host of advantages over conventional
DC thrusters.
- Better weight distribution in the yacht
- The ability to fit the thruster unit in habitually damp and even wet areas such as sail lockers
- Allows the DC motor to be placed close to the batteries that supply it, whilst still enabling the installation of the thruster(s) in the
yacht’s extremities

Whether run from a DC motor or an engine, MAX POWER can supply a full range of components including all necessary accessories
such as a variety of oil tanks and control valves.
In both cases MAX POWER can advise and assist in the design of an efficient system suited to your needs.

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 Control Panels & Remote Control

All control panels are specially designed for use with

MAX POWER’s complete range of tunnel and retractable
thrusters. Fitted using a simple hole saw cut-out, panels
are easy to install and benefit from a simple and easily
replaceable weatherproof clip-on cover. Each panel is
complete with both male and female connectors using a
reusable connection system.

Available in black or grey

Water resistant
Easy to fit
Replaceable clip-on cover
Safety features
Control panels
Water

Easy to fit.

Reusable connections.

Easy to replace clip-on

cover.

MAX POWER’s thruster control systems are childproof and incorporate unique safety features.

The control system software monitors for incoherent signals, stray voltage, and abnormally long thrust signals in order to
help protect against malfunctions caused by water ingress and short circuits. Visual and audio alarms provide a 10 second
warning before the overheat shutdown function is activated. If left idle for thirty minutes, the system switches itself off
automatically.

Designed with technical details such as independent control power supply (protects relays against damage due to low
voltage), and standard remote electric battery isolator control, MAX POWER’s system is clearly ahead of the competition.
These effective mechanisms ensure that your MAX POWER thruster is both safe and reliable thus guaranteeing peace of
mind onboard.
- Childproof activation - Standard automatic battery isolator control
- Automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity - Time delay switch between port and starboard thrust
- Visible and audible motor overheat warning - Software protection against short circuits
- Motor overheat shutdown after prior warning

MAX POWER strongly recommends the installation of an automatic battery isolator device when installing thruster
systems.

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Proportional Electronic System Kit

for Tunnel Thrusters
NEW
MAX POWER has developed an innovative Proportional Electronic System that can be delivered
ready to be installed on new MAX POWER thrusters or to upgrade older units. Making it easier
to keep stock while being flexible, offering our customers more options.

MAX POWER’s Proportional Electronic System encourages the captain to use the full potentials
of Max power Thrusters. With the tips of his finger, the captain can move proportionally the
stern or the bow of the boat simply by moving the joystick’s lever left or right.

The installation of the Proportional Electronic System is very simple due to its plug and play
3 connections either you have already installed an electric tunnel thruster with conventional
control or you install a complete system from the beginning.
Compatible with:
Electric tunnel thrusters Code: 72632

Included:
1. Proportional Electronic Controller for Electric Tunnel Thrusters, 12-24V
Proportional input to the power module - Plug & Play - Child proof activation
protection - Auto power off after 30 minutes idle state - Coil current of the
power relay is not going through the control circuit - Power supply can be
different than the power supply - 3sec delay switch between port and starboard
thrust - 100% Battery Isolation (The controller is able to switch on or off an
electronic circuit breaker) - Shutdown on thruster over-heat - Auto switch off
after 2 min of continuous thrust.
2. Proportional High-Power Unit for Electric Tunnel thrusters, 12-24V, 900A
- Proportional Output to the thruster - Plug & Play - Compatible with all CT
electrical MAX POWER thrusters - Able to support motors up to 25kW (900A,
24V) - Power unit must be the closest possible to the battery pack.
1
3. Proportional Joystick for Electric Tunnel Thrusters, 5V 2
Proportional Input to the controller - New Design - Visual thrust LED indication
- IP67, Plug & Play - installation hole diameter 51mm - Simple serial control
connection.

Total Wiring Diagram Electric

Tunnel Thrusters

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Waterproof Rating IP 67

Model Touch panel Joystick Simple Joystick Double

Code 318200 318201 318202 318203 318204 318205
Color Black Grey Black Grey Black Grey

Compatible with All tunnel thrusters All tunnel thrusters All tunnel thrusters

Dimension 65 x 65 mm 65 x 65 mm 65 x 117 mm

Radio remote controls

MAX POWER Radio remote control is designed to work with our entire range of
tunnel and retractable thrusters. The remote control can also be used to operate
additional onboard equipment such as windlasses, passerelles, cranes, etc.

Transmitter rated IP 67
Supports up to 8 independently control channels
Each receiver can switch 4 channels (12/24V -2A)
Each transmitter can handle 2 receivers (8 channels)
Digital recognition avoids accidental activation of other systems
Zero power consumption when in standby mode(transmitter)
Easy to install and set up, simple to use

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Touch Panel Double Joystick Joystick Simple Control Panel Boat

318233 318206 318224 318226 318234
Black Black Grey Black Black
All retractable
Combined use of a bow and stern
thrusters, in combination with Compact Rectract all VIP & R200 R300 & R450
thruster
318204 - 318205 - 318234
65 x 117 mm 65 x 117 mm 65 x 117 mm 65 x 117 mm

Code 312973 312974 312971 312972 312969 312970

Transmitter & Transmitter & Additional Additional Spare Spare

Description receiver receiver receiver receiver transmitter transmitter
(EU) (USA) (EU) (USA) (EU) (USA)

Frequency* 868MHz 915MHz 868MHz 915MHz 868MHz 915MHz

Number of buttons
8 8 - - 8 8
(Transmitter)
Voltage 12-24Vdc (receiver) 12-24Vdc 2pcs of 3V size CR2430
Operative temperature -10:+60
IP protection rated
67 67 - - 67 67
(transmitter)
Max contacts
2 2 2 2 2 2
amperage(A), (Receiver)
Weight(gr) 310 310 100 100 85 85

114x60x22 (transmitter)
Dimension(mm) 126x78x23 114x60x22
126x78x23 (receiver)

* 868 MHz is the authorised frequency for Europe and Australia. 915 MHz is the authorised frequency for Canada and the USA. Retail sales and use of non-authorised frequency
transmitters and receivers is prohibited. For all other countries please consult the local regulation in force.

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 Marine Cable

Tinned Copper
marine grade wire and cable

MAX POWER realizes the importance of high quality, reliable electrical marine grade wire and cable.

In both wet and dry conditions, marine cable needs to behave consistently in order to perform properly.

That is why MAX POWER decided to supply only the best electrical marine grade wire and cable.
Single core, Tinned
Code Size Color Sectional Area (mm ) 2
Overall Diameter (mm) Meters per reel Uses
70351 black 3 100
1x1,5mm2 1,5
70352 red 3 100
Indoor & Outdoor Lighting / Navigation Lights
70353 black 3.6 100
1x2,5mm2 2,5
70354 red 3.6 100
70355 black 5 100
1x6mm2 6 Medium Load Appliances / e.g Refrigerator
70356 red 5 100
70359 black 10 50
1x16mm2 16
70360 red 10 50
70361 black 11.5 50
1x25mm2 25
70362 red 11.5 50
70363 black 13 50
1x35mm2 35
70364 red 13 50 Battery connections /
70365 black 15 30 Anchor Winch Supply
1x50mm 2
50
70366 red 15 30
70367 black 17 30
1x70mm2 70
70370 red 17 30
70371 black 20 30
1x95mm2 95
70372 red 20 30
70368 2x1,5mm2 black 1,5 7 100
Small loads / e.g. Lighting, small bildge pumps
70369 2x2,5mm 2
black 2,5 9.4 100

Twin core, Tinned

Code Size Color Sectional Area (mm ) 2
Overall Diameter (mm) Meters per reel Uses
70368 2x1,5mm2 black 1,5 7 100
Small loads / e.g. Lighting, small bildge pumps
70369 2x2,5mm2 black 2,5 9.4 100
* Temperature: ≤ 105 οC

Command cables, linking the controller (ie Joystick) to the thruster’s control box:
Sectional Tempera- Overall Diam- Meters
Code Description Uses
Area (mm2) ture (οC) eter (mm) per reel
2
MAX POWER Cable 6x0,5mm
312781 0,5 25 All Tunnel Thrusters (CT)
(Tunnel Thruster)
- -
MAX POWER Cable 10x0,5mm2 All Retractable Thrusters (VIP,
312948 0,5 25
(VIP, Compact & R-series) Compact Retract & R-series)

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 Accessories

Less Noise
Higher Efficiency
Propellers
Code 35030 35041 35040 35042 313810 35033
CT60 / 80 / 100 / 125 VIP 150 CT165 / 225
Thruster Model CT25 CT35 / 45 CT300 CT325
& Compact retract & VIP 250
Diameter (mm) Ø 110 Ø 125 Ø 185 Ø 250 Ø 300 Ø 315
Colour Black Grey Grey Grey Black Black

Code 636242 636243

Thruster Model CT550 CT550 Counter Rotating

Type Left Right
Diameter (mm) Ø 375 Ø 375
Colour Broze Broze L R

Product Innovation:
Protective caps
Corrosion resistant
Precision machining
Without oil pipelines
Without porosity
4 sealed bearings

Product Advantages:
Maintenance free
No electrolysis
Plug & Play
Lower costs

Legs
Code 636098 315318 310376 35034 315321 35035 315388 315324 315411 636256
Thruster model CT25 CT35 CT45 CT60 CT165 / 225 CT80 / 100 / 125 CT300 CT325 CT325 CT550
Contruction Composite Bronze Aluminium Bronze
Diameter (mm) Ø 110 Ø 125 Ø 125 Ø 185 Ø 250 Ø 185 Ø 300 Ø 315 Ø 315 Ø 400
Proppelers Mono Mono Duo Mono Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo Duo

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Fuses (electric tunnel and retractable thrusters)

MAX POWER offers a range of calibrated fuses specifically se-
lected model by model and tested fuses. Chosen taking into ac-
count each fuse’s specific blow curve, MAX POWER fuses match
the requirements of each thruster system.

CT80 / CT60 / CT80 / CT100 / CT125 /

Thruster model CT25/35/45 CT60 CT165 / 225 CT300 / 325
C. Retract C. Retract VIP150 VIP150
Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V 24 V 12 V 24 V 24 V 24 V
Amp 125 A 160 A 200 A 125 A 315 A 200 A 250 A 400 A
Fuse 35021 35019 35020 35021 35022 35020 35027 35028
Fuse holder 35017 35017 35017 35017 35018 35017 35018 35018
Extractio handle 312882 (for all models)

NEW

CT60 / CT80 CT60 / CT80 / CT100 / CT125 /

Thruster model CT25 CT35 / CT45 CT165 CT225
C. Retract C. Retract VIP150 VIP150
Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V 24 V 12 V 24 V 24 V 24 V
Amp 150 A 175 A 225 A 175 A 400 A 225 A 325 A 400 A
Fuse 636342 636343 636344 636343 636346 636344 636345 636346
Fuse holder 636347

Electric battery isolator

Code 318400 318401 WARNING:
Please use original MAX POWER
Accessory Electric battery isolator
fuse and battery isolator for warranty
Voltage 12 V 24 V

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Mounting bases
Mounting bases to suit all of our retractable thrusters are available to facilitate
installation. Manufactured from isophtalic GRP, they can be easily integrated into
new builds or retro-fitted. Aluminium yachts are catered for suitable aluminium
flanges. These are designed to be welded to the top of a mounting base constructed
in the hull.

Code 311362 35025 311303 313760 35026 635663

Description Aluminium flange GRP Mounting Base
Compact Compact
Suitable for VIP 150 VIP 250 VIP 150 VIP 250
Retract Retract

GRP tunnels
Manufactured from fully isophtalic resin and pre-gel coated, MAX POWER’s high
quality tunnels have the added advantage of a first coat of matt before being fila-
ment wound. Cutting and drilling can therefore be carried out without the risk of
damaging the gel coat on the inside surface of the tunnel.

CT60 / CT80 /
Thruster model CT25 CT35 / CT45 CT165 / CT225 CT 300 CT325 CT550
CT100 / CT125
Tunnel diameter 110 mm 125 mm 185 mm 250 mm 300 mm 315 mm 400 mm

Tunnel length Reference

500 mm - 42546 - - - - -
750 mm 636062 42547 42549 - - -
1000 mm 636063 313804 42550 42553 - - -
1250 mm - 313809 - - - - -
1500 mm - - 42551 42554 313811 35004 -
2000 mm - - - - 313812 42557 636210
2500 mm - 42548 42552 42555 - - -

Stern adaptors
Also manufactured from fully isophtalic resin,
MAX POWER’s range of stern adaptors are
SMC moulded (sheet moulding compound) in a
male / female steel mould. This ensures perfect
Cowls
resin fibre ratio and exceptional reproduction of Cowls are easily fitted to the stern adaptors and allow
form. the use of stern thrusters in relatively shallow draft
applications.

Stern Adapter
connection
Tunnel Stern Stern adaptor A B C
with cowl Ø (mm) adaptors cowls (mm) (mm) (mm)
125mm 315389 315398 672 168 336
185mm 315392 315399 842 253 336
250mm 315395 315400 1019 303 415
315mm 35015 - 390 0 390

Stern adaptor fixation kit (for all models) Code: 35016

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 Integrated Hydraulic Systems
As of 2013, a strong partnership has been built among Lofrans’ and MAX POWER thrusters creat-
ing a synergy in yacht control and maneuvering solutions.

From simple stand-alone independent units, MAX POWER is now able to offer fully integrated hy-
draulic systems for sailing and motor yachts. Whether running winches, windlasses, bow thrusters,
stern thrusters, hydraulic davits or complex keel lifting mechanisms, our complete hydraulic solu-
tions are used by many of the world’s large sailing and motor yacht manufacturers. Unique in their
flexibility, our systems are built using a common central line principle.

11
6 4
7
8
1

10
2 3 5
9

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This means that any function can be run from any power source thereby allowing a high level of user
control. The use of load sensing pumps and valves ensures efficient and silent operation over a wide
range of hydraulic flows and pressures. Our experience in designing and supplying complete solu-
tions ensures that a MAX POWER-Lofrans’ integrated system will be efficient, flexible and reliable.

Sailing yacht power systems typically include one or several generator mounted hydraulic pumps
and in addition will require a DC power pack for silent sailing and light maneuvering. The Power-
Valve™ power pack range used in our systems, offers exceptional flexibility and power efficiency
over a wide range of hydraulic flows.

Available as single or twin motor units, each motor pump can deliver 3 flow ratings at two prede-
termined system pressures, thereby accommodating a wide variety of hydraulic functions.
From high pressure, low flow keel, to a powerful high flow windlass, each function only draws the
amperage needed for that specific application.

MAX POWER
e of
offers a complete rang
ly the
hydraulic parts using on
best suppliers

1 Generator with PTO

2 Variable displacement pump
3 DC power pack
4 Oil tank with filtration and gages
5 Thruster
6 Control Valve
7 Control Valve Code 316511 317908 317909 317907 317911
8 Windlass Motor 1 x 8 KW 2 x 8 KW 1 x 13 KW 2 x 13 KW 2 x 14 KW
9 Winch
Settings 3 6 3 6 6
10 Winch
Flow range 10 < 30 lt/min 10 < 60 lt/min 10 < 30 lt/min 10 < 60 lt/min 10 < 60 lt/min
11 Hydraulic ram
Pressure 140 < 214 bar
Weight 35 kg 76 kg 39 kg 83 kg 87 kg

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 Can Bus System

Functional Concept

When a hydraulic function is initiated, depending whether the

system is running on DC or PTO POWER, a specific sequence of
valves & solenoids needs to be energised. It is the electrical con-
trol system that makes sure this happens in the correct order
& with the correct timing.

It is built using a modular construction incorporated 4 main types of control Modules these are as follows:

IN/OUT Control Module DC PUMP Control Module PTO Control Module Main Control Module

Code: 312714 Code: 635828 Code: 636009 Code: 313359

This must be fitted in an easily accessible dry and well ventilated area. The crew must be able to consult this module rapidly and
easily. This module is not water resistant.

The figure shows a typical instal-

lation system using only 1 main
control module CAN Bus trunk
Any combination of the systems
shown above can be envisaged.

Advantages
1. Each function or ‘line’ can have as much input as required. 3. No PC setup is necessary! No programming is needed!
This brings much needed flexibility to the super yacht build 4. Simply user interface
process 5. System upgrades, adding control functions or pumps is
2. Each channel is manually identified through the use of a simple and rapid
unique & patented dial system

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 R-Range Hydraulic Thruster Revision

The MAX POWER Thruster Revision Program

is carried out at our production facilities in Monza.

Initial inspection and complete disassembly of your Retractable

Hydraulic Thruster.
Inspection and full report on the condition of all components,
with photos of all parts requiring replacement.
Replacement of all seals and bearings.
Repair cost analysis through a comprehensive and detailed
quotation.
Rebuild of your unit following your approval to proceed.
Extra option of grit-blasting of all casted parts and re-painting
Delivery of your thruster in as “As-good-as-new“ condition,
with a warranty period of one year.

The Revision program is carried out by our experienced technical personnel, having been developed through a series of
educational seminars by our engineers and marine professionals.

For further details on Revision Program please contact MAX POWER at [email protected].

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