The RIMDRIVE, the silent thruster! 
Do you want a thruster that you cannot hear? 
The latest innovation from VETUS makes this possible!

There are two main reasons why the Rimdrive is silent. Firstly, the propeller forms the rotating part of the electric permanent magnet motor and therefore noisy gears are not used in this design. 

Secondly, a ring mounted around the propeller, prevents the propeller tips from cutting through the water. In other words, it prevents cavitation and noise! The proportional speed control also helps to prevent cavitation.

In contrast with conventional thrusters, the electric motor does not take up much valuable space inside the boat. The propeller forms the rotating part of the electric motor (rotor) and the fixed winding (stator) is mounted in the tunnel. This results in a very compact and self-contained thruster.

The motor control circuitry is mounted on top of the thruster with the significant advantage of

Even for the more experienced skipper, it can be difficult to maneuver the boat in harsh wind conditions and strong currents. With the new line of retractables from VETUS though, anyone can dock and turn a boat even in the smallest of ports!

The latest VETUS innovation - the Retractable - has some big advantages compared to other options in the market. The VETUS Retractable has optimized tunnel ergonomics that will produce more power and less noise and all submerged parts are non-corrosive. This new thruster has optimal side support for generated forces and unique safety combinations like a thruster start protection, overload and jam protection and a safety pin protection for lid overload. It is electronically prepared for communication based on CAN protocol a less intricate design and has fewer moving parts.

The Retractable is light weighted, simple and has a compact robust design that will fit all small possible installation places. For either power or sailboat!