Hydraulic Retractable Thrusters

Built for the growing 55-75’ compact super yacht sector: the hydraulic retractable thruster VIP 150 HYD has an ingenious design, allowing a light, powerful retractable thruster to be built to a competitive price.
*Performance data is given for a thruster deployed at one tunnel diameter immersion depth, and this within a variation of + / – 6%.

When performance is paramount, hydraulic retractable thrusters provide a perfect solution. Lightweight, powerful and allowing near perfect weight distribution, designers and prestigious yards have consistently trusted MAX POWER thrusters over the years. MAX POWER offers two product ranges in this family: the vertically retractable VIP HYD range and the top end RetractTM foldable series.

Retract to leave smooth hull lines
When deployed, ideal immersion depth is achieved
Water-resistant
Allow ideal weight distribution
Ideal for high performance yachts
Unique patented thrust plate design (VIP)
Unique patented folding movement (RetractTM)
Case hardened spiro-conical gears
Lightweight design

Benefiting from a control system redesign, the R200 is the smallest model in the Max Power RetractTM range. Designed for top end production boats, this hydraulic retractable thruster has long been installed in prestigious yachts ranging from 45 – 68’.

Newly redesigned, the R300 now benefits from evolutions already pioneered on the R450. Both light & powerful this unit has been consistently specified by designers around the world for many years and is ideal for yachts from 60-104’.

Light & robust this thruster unit has been designed specifically for performance yachts, both sail & motor. With positive locking and a unique gas spring lifting system, the R450 can withstand the pounding that offshore performance boats endure.

An ingenious design makes this thruster the lightest and arguably the safest 100HP retractable thruster available.
With a locking system inspired by aircraft landing gear and thrust transfer pads to transmit load to the hull, performance is first and foremost with this unit ideal for yachts from 100-167’.