--- title: Welcome to the marine blog for stabilizers and thrusters description: Welcome to this collection of articles about stabilizers and thrusters written for naval architects, designers, boat builders, captains and vessel owners. image: https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Sleipner%20testba%CC%8At.png --- [![Side Power by Sleipner](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Side_Power_by_Sleipner_R_300px.png?width=214&name=Side_Power_by_Sleipner_R_300px.png "Side Power by Sleipner")](https://blog.side-power.com/en?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Template%20Files/Flags/EN-01.png) [![](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Template%20Files/Flags/NO-01.png)](https://blog.side-power.com/no?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Template%20Files/Flags/SE-01.png)](https://blog.side-power.com/se?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Template%20Files/Flags/DE-01.png)](https://blog.side-power.com/de?hsLang=en) [![](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Template%20Files/Flags/IT-01.jpg)](https://blog.side-power.com/it?hsLang=en) ![Pier talk_EN_72dpi](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Template%20Files/New%20blog%20header/Pier%20talk_EN_72dpi.png?width=600&name=Pier%20talk_EN_72dpi.png) - [Latest posts](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en) - [Marine Stabilizers](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/category/marine-stabilizers) - [Marine Thrusters](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/category/marine-thrusters) - [Marine Hydraulics](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/category/hydraulic-thrusters) # [Welcome to the marine blog for stabilizers and thrusters](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/welcome-to-the-marine-blog-for-stabilizers-and-thrusters) By [Thomas Skauen](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/author/thomas-skauen) 1. March 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Sleipner testbåt](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sleipner%20testba%CC%8At.png?width=711&name=Sleipner%20testba%CC%8At.png) #### Side-Power by Sleipner Motor are proud to introduce this new base of knowledge. Here you will find articles, videos and web pages about thrusters for workboats and stabilizers for yachts and commercial vessels. ## The Side-Power audience Our content is written directly to naval architects, designers, boatbuilders, captains and vessel owners: Professionals who are looking for technical content relevant to their day-to-day work. To meet your high expectations, I am proud to invite some of our sharpest minds and most specialized resources to contribute. This blog will give our customers a unique opportunity to access Sleipner's experience and knowledge, accumulated since the company was established in Norway, in 1908. Side-Power is all about quality and innovation. While working at the cutting edge of production and technology, the philosophy made necessary by the harsh Norwegian waters has not changed since the early years: "making products you can rely on." ## The topics: stabilizers and thrusters  Writing for professional readers, we will address topics such as the pros and cons of stabiliser systems, how to plan for installation of a hydraulic thruster system and how a stabiliser system will affect the safety and comfort aboard, to mention a few.  Our ambition is to make the industry best practices and latest news available to you, along with research and tips that will contribute to your continued success in your business. ## What to expect from the Side-Power Marine Blog We hope to make this blog a go-to place for naval architects, designers, captains and boatbuilders, and hope to see you back here every week. Please feel free to give feedback if there are topics you want us to look into, or if you have other inquiries. 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Attached to every article, we provide you with a free download, mainly pieces of in-depth knowledge, like this: [Installation Guide for Stabilizers→ ](https://4156488.hs-sites.com/download-installation-guide-for-stabilizers-here?hsLang=en) [![Download free guide: Installation guide for stabilizers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4156488/289d5615-0ff9-4f56-ac38-3d11448699d0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4156488/289d5615-0ff9-4f56-ac38-3d11448699d0) Topics: [stabilizers](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/topic/stabilizers?hsLang=en), [thrusters](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/topic/thrusters?hsLang=en), [Marine Stabilizers](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/topic/marine-stabilizers?hsLang=en), [Marine Thrusters](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/topic/marine-thrusters?hsLang=en), [Marine Hydraulics](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/topic/marine-hydraulics?hsLang=en) ![Thomas Skauen's photo](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/hubfs/Thomass.png) By: [Thomas Skauen](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/author/thomas-skauen) Thomas Skauen has 15 years of experience from various positions at Sleipner Motor. He is currently the Global Marketing Manager at the company and has been boating himself from the age of five. Welcome to Pier Talk – a place for boaters, by boaters.   Here we share our expert knowledge and guidance on boat equipment, tips for maintenance, as well as practical experiences about life at sea.   Stay up to date by signing up for the topics you find interesting ☺️   Side-Power is a world-leading manufacturer of thrusters and stabilizer systems for recreational boats, yachts, and commercial vessels up to 160 feet/ 50 meters.   Explore [side-power.com](https://side-power.com) ### Recent posts ### Posts by topic - [Boat Owners (11)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/boat-owners) - [Marine Thrusters (9)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/marine-thrusters) - [Marine Stabilizers (8)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/marine-stabilizers) - [Industry Professionals (6)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/industry-professionals) - [Thruster - Leisure (5)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/thruster-leisure) - [Vector fins™ (5)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/vector-fins) - [Marine Hydraulics (4)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/marine-hydraulics) - [thrusters (4)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/thrusters) - [bow thruster (3)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/bow-thruster) - [stabilizers (3)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/stabilizers) - [anti roll (2)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/anti-roll) - [hull design (2)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/hull-design) - [stern thruster (2)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/stern-thruster) - [DC Speed Control (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/dc-speed-control) - [Safety (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/safety) - [Seasickness (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/seasickness) - [Side Power (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/side-power) - [Thruster - Work boats (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/thruster-work-boats) - [Yachting (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/yachting) - [customer service (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/customer-service) - [fin stabilizer (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/fin-stabilizer) - [gyro stabilizer (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/gyro-stabilizer) - [proportional control (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/proportional-control) - [reduce noise (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/reduce-noise) - [small boats (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/small-boats) - [thruster power (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/thruster-power) - [waves (1)](https://blog.sleipnergroup.com/en/tag/waves) See all topics ### Search Search **Want to know more?**  Visit our stabilizer guide:  Go to our guide here **Explore our stabilizer products** Find the right solution for your vessel.  [See all products here](https://www.sleipnergroup.com/stabilizers/vector-fins?IS_LEISURE=1) Find a distributor Talk to one of our dealers. 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