Sideshift Thrusters

We take the stress out of docking your boat! Our revolutionary bow and stern thruster technology sets the standard for affordable, powerful, and easy-to-install thruster solutions for every type of boat. For over 20 years, thousands of customers in over sixty countries have experienced the Sideshift difference. Sideshift is focused on one simple mission: We take the stress out of docking your boat. Our revolutionary thruster technology sets the standard for affordable, powerful and easy-to-install thruster solutions for any type of boat. For over 20 years, thousands of customers in over sixty countries have experienced the Sideshift difference. Our customer support is available Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm ET. Our team will get back to you within 1 business day. Feel the freedom. Not the Stress. Sideshift’s bow and stern thrusters are very intuitive and easy to use. Just toggle left or toggle right on the joystick for immediate response and control. With a bit of practice you will quickly learn to maneuver your boat using the thruster along with your main engines for precise control in any situation. Sideshift thrusters are silent and vibration-free since they are mounted on the exterior of the hull. All Sideshift thrusters have been designed with the DIY’er in mind. Previous experience is not required. With some basic mechanical skills and a little bit of electrical system knowledge, you can easily install your own Sideshift system. Every thruster kit includes a detailed installation manual and unlimited phone support. You can also view our installation videos on the page above. We have bow and stern thruster solutions for monohull boats up to 50′, and up to 75’+ for houseboats (for houseboats greater than 75′, contact the factory).