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Aquamaster retractable thruster
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Retractable

Rolls-Royce retractable thrusters are designed to hydraulically retract into the hull when not in use, reducing the vessel drag. Units can be installed with either L or Z drive and are available with CP of FP propellers.


Retractable thrusters provide fast hydraulic lifting and lowering of the unit

Features and benefits

  • Diesel or electric drive
  • Fast hydraulic lifting and lowering
  • CP or FP propeller options
  • Low noise and vibration levels
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The mounting is a 'bolt in' top mounted type. A casing plate is welded into the hull structure, the thrusters is lowered into the well, aligned and the lower support is welded to the side walls.

Standard drive shaft arrangement is a complete assembly with a solid shaft including bearings, a remote controlled clutch and a flexible coupling.



pdf icon Retractable azimuthing thruster, type UL fact sheet 209kb

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