Bow Thruster - 185TT 6.0Kw (8HP) Gen2 - 12v

Lewmar 185TT 6.0kW Gen 2 Bow Thruster — 12V, Stainless Steel Hub (590012LEW)

A higher-power electric bow thruster sized for larger boats — even thrust in both directions, no maintenance reservoir, with a replaceable anode for easy in-water servicing.

Why It's Worth It
The 5-blade composite propeller delivers genuinely equal thrust whether you're pushing the bow left or right, which matters far more than it sounds — uneven thrust makes a boat handle differently depending on direction. The cassette shaft seal eliminates the need for a top-up reservoir most thrusters require, and the replaceable anode is secured with a large nut and a specially designed stainless steel sheath for optimal retention, easy to swap out in the water without hauling the boat. The gear set is specifically engineered to handle debris jams rather than just failing when something gets caught.

Use
Sized for typical boats 46'-66'. Comes with the thruster unit, motor cable, and Blue Box ICU included; a complete system still requires a control panel, control cable extension (if needed beyond the included length), fuse holder, and fuse, plus the thruster tunnel, sold separately. Connects to either a joystick or touch panel controller, with plug-together connections and a round back that fits standard instrument panel cutouts. Note: the 185TT range is available in both 12V and 24V versions — this is the 12V configuration.

In The Box:

185TT 6.0kW Gen 2 Thruster Unit (8 HP)
2-Meter Motor Cable
Blue Box ICU

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Warranty: 1yr

* ALL WARRANTY IS THROUGH MANUFACTURE *