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Bow Thruster Installation: What Model of Side-Power Thruster Do You Need?

Posted on July 14, 2020 at 1:48 pm by JPC Direct / Side-Power, Thruster Installation In Norfolk, Thruster Installation in the Norfolk Broads, Thruster Installations, Thrusters / 0

For safe and easy installation, and the best possible performance across a variety of boats, uses and conditions, Side-Power and JPC Direct offer a variety of thrusters across four main series, to satisfy all possible requirements, for almost any boat under 160 feet. Side-Power SE Series Thrusters The SE series is…

Bow Thruster Installation: Why choose a Sleipner Thruster?

Posted on July 14, 2020 at 12:44 pm by JPC Direct / Side-Power, Thruster Installation In Norfolk, Thruster Installation in the Norfolk Broads, Thruster Installations, Thrusters / 0

Built for outstanding performance, you can rely on your Sleipner bow thruster or stern thuster year after year. Boat builders all over the world are choosing Sleipner for reliability, ease of installation and unrivalled safety features. Sleipner thruster performance The high performance of a Sleipner thruster is the result of years…

Bow Thruster Installation: A Guide To Side-Power Thruster Technology

Posted on July 14, 2020 at 11:37 am by JPC Direct / Side-Power, Thrusters / 0

Sleipner Motor, owners of the Side-Power brand, are based in Fredrikstad, Norway, and have been manufacturing high quality parts for the marine industry since 1908. While working at the cutting edge of both product and production technology, the philosophy made necessary by the tough Norwegian waters has not changed since…

Sleipner Thruster Trouble-Shooting Guide

Posted on July 14, 2020 at 10:25 am by JPC Direct / Side-Power, Thrusters / 0

Trouble-Shooting Guide for post-2005 Thrusters with IPC Control System Recommended Tools For Trouble-Shooting • Metric Allen Wrenches, 4mm to 12 mm • Metric wrenches or sockets • Needle Nose Vise-Grips (for holding jammed nuts when removing battery cables from motor) • Phillips head screwdriver • Small jumper wire (with male…

Bow Thruster Installation: The Side-Power SE Series

Posted on July 12, 2020 at 3:32 pm by JPC Direct / Side-Power, Thrusters / 0

The Side-Power SE series is one of the most technically robust and widely used series of thrusters on the market, and JPC Direct can supply your entire thruster kit ready for installation at a very competitive price. The first Side-Power thruster was developed in 1985 and today’s tunnel thrusters are…

About Whisper Power Marine Generators

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 2:28 pm by JPC Direct / Marine Generators, Whisper Power Marine Generators / 0

Whisper Power was founded in 2007 for the manufacture and worldwide sale of diesel generators and related items, which had been sold until this point under the brand name Mastervolt. Since then, the company has quickly and successfully grown and developed, especially in terms of innovation and quality. More about Whisper…

The Webasto Air Top Heater

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 1:04 pm by JPC Direct / Air Top Heater, Webasto / 0

With a Webasto Air Top Heater you can enjoy precise and constant temperatures inside your motor home or your boat, at any altitude or in any weather conditions. Webasto air heaters provide continuous heating power output via stepless modulation. The heater operates quietly while consuming minimal electrical power and fuel….

Air Top 2000 Heater Spare Parts

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 10:57 am by JPC Direct / Air Top Heater, Webasto, Webasto Spare Parts / 0

About the Air Top 2000 Series The Air Top 2000 series of air heaters from Webasto is a popular range of heaters for smaller boats and camper vans. They have evolved over the years into a series of different models – from the original Air Top 2000, through the Air…

About Kohler Marine Generators

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 10:26 am by JPC Direct / Kohler Generators, Marine Generators / 0

Choosing the right marine generator is as important as ensuring that it’s installed correctly. Kohler Marine Generators Kohler diesel marine generators produce up to 180 kW at 60 Hz and 150 kW at 50 Hz. They remain compliant with the latest emission requirements. Each is fitted with a sound housing…

Bow Thruster Installation: The Side-Power SR80 Thruster

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 9:49 am by JPC Direct / Retractable Thrusters, Side-Power / 0

For boats that cannot fit a tunnel thruster or do not wish to have an external thruster under the boat, then a retractable thruster is the solution. Side-Power have designed a product range that is focused on practical sturdiness, uncompromised safety and quick deployment. About Side-Power Retractable Thrusters The retracting…