Quick BTQ185 Bow or Stern Thruster with Electric DC Motor & Single Propeller for 8m-15m Boats

This Quick BTQ185 thruster can be used on either bow or stern, and has an electric DC motor with a single propeller.   Available in either 12V or 24V and three different motor power options, all of which require a tunnel diameter of 185mm (7.3 inches). 

For the thruster to operate, you must also purchase a controller, control cable, fuse, fuse holder and bow or stern tunnel.  A second controller, control cable extension lead & a splitter are also required for dual-station installations.

The superior quality of Quick thrusters is acknowledged by the best boatbuilders worldwide.  Designed and manufactured in Quick Nautical Equipment premises, this Quick BTQ185 thruster boasts the 'Made-in-Italy' prestige in every component.

It can be installed on either bow or stern, and has an electric DC motor with a single propeller.  Available in 12V or 24V, and three different motor power options, all of which require a tunnel diameter of 185mm (7.3 inches). 

Supplied with:

• Thruster
• Drilling template
• Gasket
• O-ring (for assembly)
• Installation & use manual
• Conditions of warranty (3 year warranty from date of sale)

Features:

• Electric DC motor, available in 12V or 24V options
• Single propeller
• Available in 3 motor power options:
  • 3kW motor power, with 55Kgf for boats 8-11m (26-36ft) long
  • 4kW motor power, with 75Kgf for boats 10-13m (33-43ft) long
  • 6kW motor power, with 95Kgf for boats 12-15m (39-49ft) long
• Required tunnel diameter: 185mm (7.3 inches)
• Choice of controller (sold separately - see related products)
• Can be installed on either bow or stern, with the use of bow tunnels or stern tunnels (sold separately)

Tunnel thrusters are the most common type of thrusters. The tunnel is installed through either the bow or the stern, and below the waterline.  The tunnel protects the propulsion unit and concentrates the propeller’s thrust.   All Quick thrusters can be installed both on both bow and stern thanks to the suitable tunnels which allow the two different installations.

Better performances, lower absorption

The 4-blade propellers guarantee maximum thrust performance and reduction in current absorption.  They are made of composite materials, resistant in every condition.  The counter-rotating system offers better thrust performances.  The two propellers have each been designed to suit left side and right side, to guarantee the same upper performances in both directions.

The gearbox has been designed so that the behaviour of the propeller is unaffected in either direction.  The bronze propeller gear leg is provided with a hydrodynamic profile that minimizes turbulence.  

Maintenance is not required since the special highly-resistant components guarantee a perfect lubrication seal for life.  The anodic aluminium protection is easily replaceable. In case of total corrosion of the anode, the propeller doesn’t get lost because it’s fixed directly to the pod, independently from the anode. 

The elastic joint that optimizes the alignment between motor and gearbox is an exclusive Quick design.  This acts as an even-tension device, preserving the operating system from impulses from the bow thruster, with above-average results. 

Please note that in order for the thruster to operate, you must also purchase separately:

Single Station

• A thruster control cable extension lead (6m, 12m, 18m or 24m)
• A thruster fuse
• A thruster fuse-holder
• A bow thruster tunnel or stern thruster tunnel (unless your vessel already has one installed)
• Please also select one of these fixed thruster control options (also purchased separately):
  • TCD 2022 Push Button Thruster Controller
  • TCD 2042 Single Joystick Thruster Controller

Dual-Station (e.g. a vessel with a flybridge)

All items for a single station, with the addition of:

• A second thruster controller or TCD 2044 Double Joystick Thruster Controller
• A splitter for the 2 thruster controllers
• A second thruster control cable extension lead (6m, 12m, 18m or 24m)

If you have a large vessel and need to walk around it to get a better view of the dock whilst mooring, you may also wish to purchase a hand-held remote control in addition to the main, fixed thruster control:

• Hand-held Radio Remote Control for Anchor Winches & Thrusters
• Pocket Transmitter Remote Control for Anchor Winches & Thrusters