Side-Power SX35 External bow/stern pod thruster 12V w/controller unit

About this product

SX35 External bow/stern pod thruster 12V w/controller unit — 35kg of thrust (42kg at 12 V), sized by Sleipner for motor boats and sail boats of 6–10 m (20–33 ft). An external stern thruster that mounts outside the hull — no tunnel to cut — with on/off control from a standard Sleipner panel. Supplied with its controller unit.

What you get, and what to order with it

This is the thruster unit as supplied by Sleipner, including its controller unit. You also need an on/off control panel (8960 single or 8940 dual joystick), an ANL 150 fuse and holder, and battery cable sized to the run. 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

• Q-Prop™ five-blade skewed propeller — Sleipner measure up to 75% less noise than a conventional propeller
• Sealed, ignition-protected electrics — for petrol boats and wet installations
• Intelligent Power Control — minimal delay on direction change to reduce wear, with automatic protection
• Galvanic separation between motor and gear leg to protect against stray-current corrosion
• Overheat protection — the thruster protects itself before the motor can be damaged
• Sealed drive lubrication and ceramic shaft seals — no oil feed to plumb
• External mounting — fits outside the hull at the stern, so no tunnel has to be cut

Power and battery

Draws 245A at 10.5 V nominal. Sleipner specify a battery of at least 330 CCA (EN) and an ANL 150 fuse. Size the cable with our battery bank and cable size calculator, and use the thruster size calculator to confirm SX35 is the right size for your boat.

Manuals and documents

• Product announcement: SX50 Control box modifications (PDF)
• Joystick integration overview for Sleipner thruster systems (PDF)
• Installation manual (PDF)
• User manual (PDF)

Ordering

Genuine Sleipner (Side-Power) product, part no. SX35/140-12V-50POD-2. 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.