Some Vetus thrusters have a shear pin located under the motor, which is designed to fracture if propeller becomes jammed by debris, thus protecting the gearbox from damage.
Shear pin for 55kgf thrusters
- 3.6mm x 24.5mm
- part reference BP1130
Snap ring for 55kgf thrusters
- part reference BP1025
Shear pin for 45kgf and 50kgf thrusters
- 3mm x 23.3mm
- part reference BP65
Shear pin for 80kgf thrusters
- 4mm x 39.5mm
- part reference BP228
Shear pin for BSCHROEF & BSCHR
- for very early Vetus bow thrusters
- 3mm x 18mm
- part reference BP27
