{"id":453156,"date":"2026-08-21T08:19:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T06:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=453156"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T09:51:18","slug":"vetus-proportional-bow-thruster-control-panel-with-paddle-bpppa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/product\/vetus-proportional-bow-thruster-control-panel-with-paddle-bpppa\/","title":{"rendered":"VETUS proportional bow thruster control panel with paddle &#8211; BPPPA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>VETUS proportional bow thruster control panel with paddle &#8211; BPPPA<\/h3>\n<p>The VETUS BPPPA is a proportional control panel with paddle switch for operating VETUS BOW PRO bow and stern thrusters. This control allows the required thrust to be adjusted continuously, enabling more precise manoeuvring than with conventional on\/off control.<\/p>\n<p>By moving the paddle further or less far, the amount of thrust can be adjusted to the manoeuvring situation. This is practical for precise docking, manoeuvring in confined spaces or when only a small correction of the bow or stern is required.<\/p>\n<p>The BPPPA panel communicates via the digital VETUS V-CAN network. A twin connector on the rear allows the system to be daisy-chained to multiple control positions. The panel also features a status indicator and child safety to help prevent accidental activation.<\/p>\n<p>The water-resistant IP65 housing and aluminium bezel make the panel suitable for installation at a marine helm station. The compact front measures 85 x 85 mm and is installed in a 75 mm diameter mounting hole.<\/p>\n<p>The BPPPA does not feature a hold function. The paddle must therefore be held in the required position while thrust is being applied.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features and benefits<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proportional control:<\/strong> Enables continuous adjustment of the required thrust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paddle switch:<\/strong> For direct control to port and starboard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For BOW PRO:<\/strong> Designed for VETUS proportional bow and stern thruster systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>V-CAN:<\/strong> Digital communication via the VETUS V-CAN network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twin connector:<\/strong> Enables connection of multiple control positions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Status indicator:<\/strong> Displays the operating status of the panel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child safety:<\/strong> Helps prevent accidental operation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP65:<\/strong> Water-resistant housing for installation at the helm station.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aluminium bezel:<\/strong> Provides a neat and modern finish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No hold function:<\/strong> The paddle must remain operated while thrust is being applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Part number:<\/strong> BPPPA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Bow thruster control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control type:<\/strong> Paddle \/ flipper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> 12V<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proportional control:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hold function:<\/strong> No<\/li>\n<li><strong>V-CAN:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child safety:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bezel:<\/strong> Aluminium<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waterproof rating:<\/strong> IP65<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mounting hole:<\/strong> 75 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation depth:<\/strong> 90 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 85 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Width:<\/strong> 85 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VETUS BPPPA is a proportional control panel with paddle switch for VETUS BOW PRO bow and stern thrusters. The paddle allows the thrust to be adjusted continuously, enabling more precise manoeuvring than with a standard on\/off panel. The panel operates via V-CAN, has a water-resistant IP65 housing and features a twin connector for use at multiple helm stations.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features and benefits:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Proportional control:<\/strong> Continuous adjustment of the required thrust<br \/>\n<strong>Paddle switch:<\/strong> Direct and precise control to port and starboard<br \/>\n<strong>For BOW PRO:<\/strong> Designed for VETUS proportional bow and stern thruster systems<br \/>\n<strong>V-CAN:<\/strong> Digital communication via the VETUS V-CAN network<br \/>\n<strong>Twin connector:<\/strong> Enables daisy-chaining to multiple control positions<br \/>\n<strong>Status indicator:<\/strong> Displays the status of the control system<br \/>\n<strong>Child safety:<\/strong> Helps prevent accidental activation<br \/>\n<strong>IP65:<\/strong> Water-resistant housing for use at the helm station<br \/>\n<strong>Aluminium bezel:<\/strong> Neat finish for the dashboard<br \/>\n<strong>Compact installation:<\/strong> Front 85 x 85 mm, mounting hole 75 mm and installation depth 90 mm<br \/>\n<strong>No hold function:<\/strong> The paddle must be operated while thrust is being applied<br \/>\n<strong>Original VETUS:<\/strong> Part number BPPPA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":453158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"location":[],"product_brand":[31963],"product_cat":[31622,31625,2585,31642],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-453156","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-vetus","product_cat-bow-and-stern-thrusters","product_cat-control-steering","product_cat-engine-parts","product_cat-vetus-bow-and-stern-thrusters","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","locations":[{"id":32184,"name":"Vetus","slug":"vetus","quantity":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/453156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=453156"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/453158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=453156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=453156"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=453156"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=453156"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ab-marineservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=453156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}