Side-Power SH240 tunnel thruster hydraulic Ø250 U16

About this product

SH240 tunnel thruster hydraulic Ø250 U16 — 220kg heavy duty · 240kg light duty, sized by Sleipner for commercial vessels, motor boats and sail boats of 13–23 m (43–75 ft). A hydraulic tunnel thruster, driven from the boat’s hydraulic system rather than a battery bank. Fits a 250 mm tunnel and can be installed in the bow or stern. Variable-speed control over S-Link.

What you get, and what to order with it

This is the thruster unit as supplied by Sleipner. It runs from a hydraulic supply — Sleipner rate full thrust at 49.2L/min and 181Bar with the U16 motor. The hydraulic power source, valves and hoses are specified for each vessel, and we design that system with you. You also need a 250 mm tunnel and an S-Link control panel (a PJC211 or PJC212 joystick, or a Sleipner touch panel). The matching items are listed under “You may also need” below, and we will check the whole kit against your boat before it ships.

Features

• Variable-speed (PRO proportional) control — apply only the thrust the manoeuvre needs, quietly and precisely
• S-Link™ CAN-based control with plug-and-play signal cables — works with Sleipner panels, remotes and joystick systems
• Q-Prop™ five-blade skewed propellers (twin, counter-rotating) — Sleipner measure up to 75% less noise than a conventional propeller
• Galvanic separation between motor and gear leg to protect against stray-current corrosion
• Sealed drive lubrication — no oil feed to plumb
• Flexible coupling between motor and drive to absorb shock loads
• Flexible installation — mounts at any angle on the tunnel

Hydraulic supply

Sleipner’s figures for this motor: 60% thrust at 38.1L/min / 109Bar; 80% thrust at 44.0L/min / 145Bar; 100% thrust at 49.2L/min / 181Bar. Ports: A/B 3/4" BSP, drain 1/4" BSP. Send us your pump, PTO or power-pack details and we will confirm the motor choice and system design. Use the thruster size calculator to check SH240 against your boat.

Manuals and documents

• Product specification sheet (PDF)
• Installation manual (PDF)
• User manual (PDF)
• DNV Type Approval Tunnel thruster (PDF)

Ordering

Genuine Sleipner (Side-Power) product, part no. SH240/250TC-U16. Special order from Sleipner — the lead time is usually 7–10 days, confirmed before payment, and units are typically air-freighted. Worldwide shipping with freight quoted at actual cost, never marked up. Sleipner’s manufacturer warranty applies (terms in the user manual); as a special-order item it is returnable only if faulty — see our Returns & Refunds Policy.