Description

VETUS Fiberglass Propeller Tube for Bow & Stern Thrusters | 110mm
Achieve unparalleled control and effortless docking with the foundational component of your vessel´s maneuvering system: the VETUS Fiberglass Propeller Tube. This high quality tunnel for VETUS bow thrusters, made from glassfibre reinforced polyester, is the essential housing for your thruster´s propeller, engineered to maximize performance, ensure durability, and simplify installation. As a critical part of the Steering subcategory, this tube is the first step towards gaining precise, fingertip control of your boat in tight marinas, strong crosswinds, and challenging currents.
Unmatched Durability and Longevity
Invest in a solution built to withstand the harsh marine environment. The VETUS propeller tube is constructed from premium Glassfibre Reinforced Polyester (GRP), a material renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and complete immunity to corrosion and osmosis. Unlike metal alternatives, this GRP tunnel will never rust or degrade from saltwater exposure, ensuring a long and maintenance-free service life. Its robust construction provides the structural integrity needed to handle the powerful forces generated by the thruster, giving you peace of mind season after season.
Engineered for Peak Thruster Performance
The effectiveness of your bow or stern thruster is directly dependent on the quality of its tunnel. VETUS has meticulously designed this tube with a perfectly smooth internal finish. This hydrodynamic surface is critical for promoting laminar water flow, which significantly reduces turbulence and cavitation. The result is more efficient thrust from your propeller, lower power consumption, and noticeably quieter operation. The exterior of the tube is intentionally left with a rougher texture, providing an ideal keying surface for a strong and permanent bond when laminating it into your boat´s hull.
Seamless Integration with VETUS Systems
This propeller tube is not a generic part; it is an integral component of the VETUS ecosystem. Designed specifically for use with VETUS bow and stern thrusters, it guarantees a perfect fit and optimal alignment. This precision engineering eliminates installation guesswork and prevents performance losses that can occur with ill-fitting, third-party components. By choosing a genuine VETUS tunnel, you ensure that your entire thruster system operates in perfect harmony, delivering the reliable performance and powerful response you expect from a world-leading brand in boats and equipment. The generous length provides ample material for a clean, professional installation on a wide variety of hull shapes and thicknesses.
Main Features:
* Precision Engineered for VETUS Thrusters: Guarantees perfect compatibility and alignment for maximum system efficiency and straightforward installation.
* Hydrodynamically Optimized Interior: Features an ultra-smooth internal surface to ensure maximum water flow, increase thrust output, and reduce operational noise.
* Superior Structural Integrity: Built from high-strength GRP to withstand the dynamic forces of the thruster and the pressures of the marine environment without distortion.
* Excellent Lamination Surface: The rough exterior finish provides a superior bonding surface for secure and permanent integration into the vessel´s hull.
* Corrosion-Proof Construction: Completely impervious to rust, electrolysis, and degradation from saltwater, ensuring exceptional longevity and reliability.
* Versatile Installation: The ample length allows for custom trimming to fit a wide range of hull angles and beam dimensions.
Specifications:
* Attribute: Tubes
* Internal Tunnel Diameter (mm): 110
* Length (mm): 750
* Material: Glassfibre Reinforced Polyester White