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Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units

Self-contained diesel- or electric-hydraulic outboard thruster packages for main propulsion and positioning of barges, platforms and river craft, rated 75 hp (55 kW) to 3,000 hp (2,250 kW).

Description

Thrustmaster Hydraulic Outboard Propulsion Units are self-contained thruster packages for main propulsion and positioning of barges, platforms and river craft. A simple barge or unpowered vessel can be converted in as little as a few hours to less than a week, without modifying the hull.

Key features

  • Diesel-hydraulic or electric-hydraulic drive
  • Power ratings from 75 hp (55 kW) to 3,000 hp (2,250 kW)
  • Fully proportional propeller speed control in forward and reverse while the engine runs at constant speed
  • Especially suited to shallow, brown-water operation where debris or shallow bottoms are a problem

Configurations

  • Integrated, Workmaster and Modular hydraulic outboard propulsion unit versions
  • Options include hydraulic kick-up of the outdrive, hydraulic propeller depth adjustment, remote control panels and choice of engines
  • Can form part of Thrustmaster's Portable Dynamic Positioning System

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