[electricboats] azimuthing thrusters?

Good morning, Group

Does anyone know of a reasonable source for an azimuthing thruster in the 50hp range? I'm investigating adding an electric azimuthing thruster to a 100+/- ton canal barge. primary hull cross-section is flat bottom, bluff sides. LWL is about 27m (88-feet).

Goal is to achieve 6-8 km/hr (say max 4.5 knots) under electric but to also provide the functionality of a stern thruster. She's a cruiser, not a commercial venture, so 30km runs under electric would be enough; but that a battery bank sizing issue, not a thruster procurement issue...

Currently have a 60 hp genset on board. If this plays out, would need to add a large battery bank as well.

Vessel is in Northern Europe. Local-ish supply would be handy.

Thanks!
-Rob
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