Knowledge hub
Thrusters
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How to reduce noise from your bow thruster
8.6.2021Does your bow thruster make a lot of noise? Whether there's been a lot of noise from the day it was installed, or if the noise level has evolved over time, there are ways to fix this.
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How much power do I need from a boat thruster?
15.4.2021Thruster expert Runar Scott Jensen explains how to calculate the amount of power you will need from your bow and/or stern thruster.
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How to choose the right thruster for your boat
15.4.2021If you are considering installing a bow thruster on your boat, there are some things to consider before choosing the type and manufacturer. Here are the essential factors to contemplate in your planning.
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A complete hydraulic system
8.2.2023We offer complete hydraulic systems with guaranteed performance for all the components to be compatible and maintain the same high quality. All systems are ready-to-use to provide the simplest possible installation and the highest quality assurance.
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Do I need a bow thruster on a small boat?
15.4.2021Small, shallow draft boats with narrow-angle, v-hull designs with light to moderate displacements are highly responsive, rewarding and great fun to drive at significantly higher than average cruising speed. So do you really need a bow thruster?
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What is the S-Link™ control system?
2.9.2022S-Link™ is a CAN-based control system used for communication between Sleipner products installed on a vessel. The system uses backbone cables as a common power and communication bus with separate spur cables to each connected unit.
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Factors that impact thruster efficiency
15.4.2021Using the input power rating as the deciding factor for the right thruster model might leave you with a severely underrated system as there are vast differences between input power and actual thrust output from various manufacturers.
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Breaking the stereotype: Boat thrusters aren't just for beginners!
23.5.2023We debunk stereotypes and showcase how thrusters can enhance the boating experience for everyone, regardless of their level of expertise.
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Pros and cons of different thruster solutions
15.4.2021There is a vast array of boats in various shapes and sizes. Luckily, there are now bow and stern thruster solutions available for almost all types of motorboats and sailing yachts.
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Five benefits with PRO™ speed control
15.4.2021Thruster systems with speed control have been around for some time now. In this article, we explore the many benefits of a PRO™ thruster system and why it is an upgrade most boat owners should consider.
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Manage the boat alone with the practical hold function
31.5.2024Docking the boat can be challenging, especially if you are alone on board. It requires planning, precision, and often a pair of extra hands. With the hold function, you can rely on your thrusters to keep the boat safely next to the dock, allowing you to moor the boat on your own.
Stabilizers
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How to choose the right stabilizer for your boat
15.4.2021Over the last few years, roll stabilization has become a must-have for boat owners due to the impressive increase in comfort it delivers. The dramatic roll reduction modern systems provide also increases safety onboard and as a result, allows many families to get more use out of their boats.
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Why do people get seasick, and how can you avoid it?
15.4.2021Even those who are affected by seasickness more than average can enjoy what boating has to offer with the right equipment on board. This article will look into what causes seasickness and how you can avoid it on a yacht or a boat.
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How do stabilizers affect speed and fuel consumption?
15.4.2021Traditionally, both fin and gyro stabilizers impact speed and fuel consumption, either by the added weight of a gyro or the added water resistance of external fins. In this article, we highlight the various features of modern fin stabilizers that can alleviate these disadvantages.
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How much does a stabilization system cost?
15.4.2021The cost of installing a stabilization system on a boat varies depending on whether the boat is new or used, not to mention the boat's design characteristics.
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What are yacht stabilizers and how do they work?
15.4.2021Marine stabilizer systems have been around for a long time, but are typically known for being used on larger passenger ships and superyachts. However, with the dramatically increased comfort and usability stabilizers add to any boat, it has also left owners of small leisure vessels wanting these systems.
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How Vector Fins™ work at anchor and underway
26.4.2023The vertical concave shape of the Vector Fins™ creates a net force direction, both underway and at anchor. This means the work is more up and down in differs from side to side like flat fins, that work with forces parallel to the hull angle.
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The technology behind the calming effect
26.4.2023A vessel at sea is influenced by pitch, sway, yaw, or heave movements, but the roll of a boat is by far the more dominant and uncomfortable motion. This is what all stabilizer systems work to reduce.
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Vector fins™ versus flat fins stabilizers
15.4.2021In our focus to develop the best products for the marine market, we continuously invest to make all of our products even better. In this article we present the difference between flat fins and Vector fins™.
Safety and maintenance
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The boater's guide to corrosion
15.4.2021This guide is intended to give you a fundamental understanding of what corrosion is, what causes and affect it, and help you determine which anode material is right for your boat.
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Why you should have an automatic main switch
15.4.2021Do you know where to find and how to shut off the main power switch onboard your boat in case of an emergency?
Steering
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Finding the right cylinder
5.4.2023Sleipner's hydraulic cylinders fit a wide range of installations. They are adaptable to most rudders and water jets as long as the rudder torque does not exceed what the cylinder is intended for.
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Hydraulic steering pumps
5.4.2023The steering pump is the heart of a hydraulic steering system. This component decides how much oil to pump through to the system's muscle which is the cylinder. Sleipner offers three different models for different boats and dashboard designs.
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Power steering for work boats
26.4.2023Sleipner has collaborated with boatbuilders and shipowners and designed a robust steering system with a constant running electro-hydraulic pump and valve for connecting the autopilot and joystick.
