Three major brands, Side-Power, Vetus and Lewmar have dominated the bow and stern thruster market for years, but what's are the differences among the brands? This article takes a deep dive into the three brands and where they differ from one another

Bow and stern thrusters are built into or mounted upon boats to increase maneuverability. Read Imtra's five tips for bow and stern thruster maintenance.

Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet explains the basics of bow and stern thrusters and how they work.