WESMAR is a world leader in Sonar, Bow Thrusters and Roll Fin Stabilizers for the commercial and recreational marine applications. Its innovative double-thrust bow thruster provides 40 percent more thrust than conventional single-prop designs.
Bow Thrusters
The marine specialists at The Hope Group work closely with boat builders and boat repair yard craftsman providing help with the design and installation of hydraulic marine control systems, such as bow thrusters, steering systems and other components. The Hope Group represents the finest marine manufacturers including Parker, Wesmar, IQAN and Jastram. From its in-house engineering capability, to its wide range of component selection, The Hope Group marine team can assist with the most demanding applications.
It can be difficult to maneuver a boat at slow speeds. For that reason, the use of bow thrusters continues to grow, as an original design element, and as a retrofit item for boats from 30 to 200 feet and more. A bow thruster can provide complete control of the bow, even when the boat is not underway. The side-directional thrust available from a bow thruster ensures improved performance under all kinds of weather and water conditions.
Wesmar Bow Thrusters The Hope Group recommends the use of Wesmar bow thrusters in many varied applications, both commercial work boat and pleasure craft. From single prop to double prop to heavy-duty systems up to 40-inch props, Wesmar has systems to meet most needs. The Wesmar Vortex Single Prop thruster is designed for boats that cannot accommodate the tube size of the double thrust model. The single prop thruster is upgradeable to a more powerful counter rotating dual propeller system without removing the thruster from the tunnel.
Dual Prop Thrusters Wesmar established its reputation for innovation with its patented Vortex Dual Prop Thruster, which features a dual prop and a counter rotating design. For all sized vessels, this rugged and reliable bow thruster produces about 40 percent more thrust with the same input horsepower as a single prop. As part of the complete lineup of components, Wesmar offers its Vortex 200 and Vortex 350 series, which includes heavy-duty prop designs up to 40 inches, suitable for many commercial boat operations.
Stainless Steel Bow Thrusters Wesmar bow and stern thruster systems are now available in stainless steel. The rugged, powerful all stainless steel design sets Wesmar apart from all other bow and stern thruster manufacturers. Polished stainless steel props are standard and stainless steel seal and bearing carriers sync with Wesmar’s stainless steel casting. The design of the stainless steel components focuses on low maintenance, more thrust per input horsepower, easier retrofit and upgrades, more precise control and extremely rugged and reliable operation.
Saddle Mount Design Wesmar’s standard four-bolt mounting system offers twice the strength of typical inexpensive competitive units. Plus, Wesmar offers its special “saddle-mounting” thruster design, for fiberglass hulls, which means:
The high torque thruster load is spread over a large tunnel area
The larger dual gasket area reduces thruster noise and vibration into the hull
This design meets Lloyds and other rating bureau standards
Thrusters can be quickly and easily removed for service without expensive tunnel or hull work
Whether your vessel is fiberglass, aluminum, steel or wood, The Hope Group marine team can help you select the Wesmar bow thruster control system required to meet
your needs.
Application Specialists The Hope Group recognizes that each application has its unique characteristics and for that reason it makes its Application Specialists available to assist customers in designing and specifying the correct hydraulic solution. Our trained specialists have years of experience in real world applications and they are ready to help customers find the most reliable, cost-effective solution.
Contact one of The Hope Group Application Specialists for answers to questions you may have about your special requirements.
The Hope Group recommends the use of Wesmar bow thrusters in many varied applications, both commercial work boat and pleasure craft. From single prop to double prop to heavy-duty systems up to 40-inch props, 
Wesmar established its reputation for innovation with its patented Vortex Dual Prop Thruster, which features a dual prop and a counter rotating design. For all sized vessels, this rugged and reliable bow thruster produces about 40 percent more thrust with the same input horsepower as a single prop. As part of the complete lineup of components, Wesmar offers its Vortex 200 and Vortex 350 series, which includes heavy-duty prop designs up to 40 inches, suitable for many commercial boat operations.
Wesmar bow and stern thruster systems are now available in stainless steel. The rugged, powerful all stainless steel design sets Wesmar apart from all other bow and stern thruster manufacturers. Polished stainless steel props are standard and stainless steel seal and bearing carriers sync with Wesmar’s stainless steel casting. The design of the stainless steel components focuses on low maintenance, more thrust per input horsepower, easier retrofit and upgrades, more precise control and extremely rugged and reliable operation.
