Sideshift Bow & Stern Thrusters
Sideshift is focused on one simple mission: We take the stress out of docking your boat!
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“No issues with finding a thruster for my Houseboat or installing it. The thruster works as described, I love it. If I were to ever purchase another boat, I’d be in the market for another Sideshift product.” - Greg | 60’ Houseboat
Dock like a pro with our affordable, powerful, and easy-to-install bow and stern thrusters. With the push of a joystick, position your boat inches from the dock effortlessly.
Say goodbye to docking stress and dock like a pro! Visit us at sideshift.com to learn more.
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Our PT/HB series thrusters for houseboats and pontoon boats are fully retractable. Our SS/ST series thrusters do not retract or deploy. They are permanently fixed to the hull and rise out of the water when the boat planes.
Have more questions? Get in touch with us today at sideshift.com.
We appreciate the review, Keith! 😄
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“The staff was very informative in helping me select the correct thruster for my boat, it works great. I’m still learning how to use the stern thruster to be most effective. Thanks for making my docking experience safer and more enjoyable!” - Dan | 40’ Marine Trader
Experience stress-free docking this summer with a Sideshift thruster on your boat. Spend less time worrying and more time on the water! 🌊
Sideshift is based in Ontario, Canada, and we feel fortunate to have a ton of lakes and rivers for our Canadian customers to explore! 🇨🇦 Swipe to hear about three great spots for boating this season right here in Ontario.
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Another Q + A Tuesday! 🎉
Answer: We don’t recommend deep cycle batteries for our thrusters. However, if the correct cold cranking amps (CCA) are present this may be an option. Please consult our technical experts to be sure.
If you have more questions about batteries, be sure to also visit the FAQ section of our website for helpful information. https://sideshift.com/resources/faq/
A stunning boat sent in from a Sideshift customer! 🤩 Here’s what he had to share:
“The SS350 Sideshift is installed and fully functional on our vintage ketch September Moon. In about 2 weeks we embark on an epic 4-5 month circumnavigation of the UK, as sea trials and systems checks. The Sideshift looks smart and will be a great assistance as we are a husband and wife crew.
The electrics were mounted to a board and were installed near the battery shelf in the forward bow locker. An automatic charger is located back inside the boat to maintain the 975cca AGM batteries.” - Brad
September Moon
“I had the installation done by a marine technician with no issues. The Sideshift thruster makes for an amazing docking experience.” - Chris | 29’ Four Winns Vista
Are you interested in purchasing a thruster but not sure which one to get? Give us a call at 1-877-325-4787 and we’d love to help you find the right one for your boat. 🙂
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“I hired a Sideshift recommended installer, they did a great job! I love the thruster, it's the best thing I’ve purchased for my boat. I would highly recommend it.” - Brian | 30’ Bayliner
Thanks Brian! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
All Sideshift Thrusters are manufactured using only high-quality cast aluminum, extruded aluminum and stainless steel components. We use no plastic or composite materials on any major components of our system.
Our unique three-point mounting system creates an extremely strong attachment to the hull. Our bow thrusters have been used in some of the harshest environments around the world.
Boats that are used in rough water should add checking to ensure all points of installation are secure on a regular basis as part of their maintenance program.
Yes! Our Thruster Kits provide all the necessary components and installation hardware, making them a great DIY project that can be completed within a day.
If you need tips or help, feel free to contact us or visit our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/sideshift05
Gorgeous boat and an even better-looking thruster! 😉
The SS340 Bow Thruster is loved by many, and perfectly fit for Monohulls up to 40’. Experience its powerful water-cooled 12V motor and heavy-duty 8" aluminum propellers for responsive and quiet docking. Let’s see what our customer Richard had to say:
“The customer service team was very helpful in addressing any concerns I had, the purchasing was straightforward. The thruster has reduced any docking stress, it’s great!” - Richard | 33’ Doral
Ready to upgrade your boating experience? Visit our website for more details.
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Another day, another Q + A 🎉
This is a common question! For optimal performance dedicated batteries are always the best solution for powering our thrusters. In some cases, existing batteries can be used but please consult with our technical experts to be sure.
Have more questions? Check out the FAQ section of our website. https://sideshift.com/resources/faq/
Our thrusters are crafted to enhance your boating experience and change stressful docking situations into easy ones. 🌊 Here’s what Byron had to share about his experience:
“Smooth installation, it made a great DIY project. I’ve had great docking experiences with my Sideshift thrusters!” - Bryon | 30’ Bayliner
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Wow! This photo has us dreaming of warm days on the water. 🤩
“Sideshift has great customer service members! The thruster is amazing, I have so much more fun boating now!” - Robert | 28’ Houseboat Daigno
With Sideshift, you can have less stress, and more fun on the water. Learn more at sideshift.com.
Smooth docking starts with the right tools - like our Bow and Stern Thrusters. With simple maneuverability at your fingertips, navigating tight slips and rough winds is effortless. 🌊
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“Purchasing was very easy, same with installation. The SS230 Bow Thruster works very well and is extremely quiet but powerful!” Demetri | Bayliner 28’
The SS230 Bow Thruster is a great choice if you have a Monohull up to 30’ in length. The unit mounts on the exterior of any V-shaped bow which creates a forward pivot point, allowing you to have optimal control. It also requires no holes below the waterline to be installed. 👏
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Good question! You can purchase additional wireless joysticks for your extra stations or you can choose to use the included wireless remote key-fob.
For the new boater or seasoned pro, Sideshift’s affordable, high performance thruster technology is the right solution for docking control –- every time. 👏
Check out our website for more docking tips: https://sideshift.com/resources/top-10-docking-tips/
We appreciate the great review, Russ! 🎉
“Docking is so easy and stress-free with our Thruster. My wife said it’s the best thing we’ve purchased for the boat.” - William | 295 Baja Cruiser
Your wife was right. 😉
With the simple push of the joystick lever, you can position the bow of your boat within inches of the dock and hold it there. Even with winds in a tight slip, with a Sideshift, you will have stress-free (wife approved) docking.
For over 20 years we have been helping customers experience stress-free docking, we would love to help you too! Visit our website to find the right thruster for your boat: https://shop-us.sideshift.com
A stunning Bayliner! 😍 Here’s what our customer had to share about the Sideshift advantage:
“I was able to install the thruster myself, the manual book was easy to follow. I have a Sierra 2655 Bayliner and the thruster works great and has helped us a lot with docking.” - Milomir
Good Question!
Our thrusters are silent and vibration-free since they are mounted on the exterior of the hull.
Have more questions? We’d love to answer them!
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