Boat Thruster Guide

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Discontinued thruster

Sleipner SE130/250T-IP (discontinued): specs, manual and parts

The Sleipner SE130/250T-IP is a tunnel thruster. The motor sits inside the boat and turns a propeller in a tube through the hull. Sleipner has discontinued it. Its own product page said so when we read it on 10 September 2026.

This page stays up for the owners still running one. It holds the published figures, the part numbers, the manual and the last price we read. You will not find the unit in the thruster finder, the tool here that matches a unit to your boat, or on the compare page. If you need a new thruster, start with either of those.

The published figures

The Sleipner SE130/250T-IP as Sleipner and the dealer listed it. Nothing here is our estimate.
TypeTunnel, fixed mount
Thrust353 lb (160 kgf)
As the maker printed it352 lbs (160 kg) at rated voltage
Voltage12 V or 24 V
Motor6.5 kW
Tunnel diameter250 mm
Maker’s boat length42 to 62 ft
Part number 88343812V/24V
Last price we read $7,254equipment only, defender.com, 28 August 2026. It may no longer be for sale there.
Manual Sleipner’s manual for it

Service parts

These are Sleipner’s own part numbers for the parts an owner replaces, where we could find them: the pin that drives the propeller, the propeller, the anode, the brushes, the switch gear, the fuse and the motor. We read them on 11 October 2026. The last column says how we know each one fits this model. Give the dealer your thruster’s serial number from its label when you order.

Service parts for the Sleipner SE130/250T-IP, with Sleipner’s part numbers. A part we know only by its name needs your serial number to confirm.
Part Part number Sleipner’s name for it How we know it fits
Drive pin (the pin that drives the propeller) 9 1241 Drive pin propeller SE120-300 By the part’s name only. Confirm with your serial number.Sleipner describes it as fitting SE120 to SE170 units. This model is not on its list.
Propeller, right hand 10 1271 RH Propeller, Q-Prop Ø250mm RH Sleipner’s parts page lists this model
Anode 20 1180 A Anode kit (Al-Zn-In), for 215/300 mm gear legs Sleipner’s parts page lists this model
Anode, zinc version 20 1180 Anode, zinc SE120/SE130/SE170/SP155/220/285 By the part’s name only. Confirm with your serial number.
Gear leg gasket 10 1312 Gasket for gearleg/tunnel SE130/170/210 Sleipner’s parts page lists this model
Motor brush kit12 V unit BRUSH-08K Brush kit SP125 + SE130 12V By the part’s name only. Confirm with your serial number.Sleipner asks for the thruster’s serial number with every brush kit order.
Main fuse12 V unit ANL 500 Recommended fuse A Sleipner’s page for this modelThe rating on Sleipner’s page for this model. The fuse holder is SMANLHOLD.
Replacement motor12 V unit 9 0108 12 SE130 12V IP Sleipner’s parts page lists this model

What the manual and listings say

The ignition-protected build, for a boat with gasoline engines or tanks in the same space. Sleipner's own page said this model was discontinued on 10 September 2026, and named the E130 eVision as its replacement. Defender still listed it. The page rates the brushed motor for two to three minutes' running at 20 C. The control panel switches itself off after about six minutes unused.

Replacement and close alternatives

The replacement: Sleipner E130 eVision. Sleipner’s own page for this model links it as the replacement.

These are Sleipner’s nearest current sizes by thrust, in any of its lines.

Other makers’ current units of the same style, for the same end, within a quarter of its published thrust:

If you need a new one