Vetus Boat Equipment

ABC Powermarine are one of a small number of UK Vetus Equipment Distributors. We hold a comprehensive stock and operate a mail order service for the whole Vetus range, details of which may be found below.

We also offer the full range of Vetus Diesel and Vetus Deutz propulsion engines, which range from 11hp to 286hp as well Vetus generator sets, from 4kVA to 30kVA (3.2kW to 24kW): further details may be found below.

We do have a selection of items available for purchase at our on-line store at www.abcstore.co.uk. The site includes our Clearance Specials and discontinued stock, current promotional offers on catalogue items and a range of propular products. Please note that some offers are subject to limited stock.

If you would like a copy of the current Vetus catalogue sent to you, please click here.

Bow Thrusters

The Vetus bow thruster offers much increased ease of monoevering for the boatowner at a very reasonable price. By installing a thruster, the boat may be turned 'on the spot', making difficulty docking or mooring a thing of the past - this is particularly of use for boats kept in a marina or regularly going in and out of port. Full Details

Steering Systems

The Vetus hydraulic steering systems have been produced for more than 30 years without compromise on material specifications or operating pressures and are available for vessels up to a considerable size. The systems may be expanded to more than one steering position and may be supplemented by the installation of an autopilot system. Full Details

Fuel & Water Systems

Fuel systems: Vetus fuel systems provide the total solution to on-board fuel supply, from tanks to water separators. Full Details

Water systems: the complete freshwater system is available from Vetus; tanks, hydrophores, water filters, and bilge pumps. Full Details

Waste water systems: holding tanks for black water plus pumps, pipes and vents. Full Details

Hoses: Hoses for every marine application! Full Details

Electical Systems

ABC Powermarine and Vetus can supply the full range of electrical equipment for the boatowner, from batteries and cables to master switches and inverters, battery chargers and converters, as well as inverters and diode splitters. Full Details

Electronics and Instruments

The Vetus range of instrumentation for boat and engine is particularly comprehensive. Full Details

Electronics available include gas detectors, depth sounders, autopilots and weather instruments. Full Details

Stern Gear

The Vetus range of stern gear is extensive: prop shaft assemblies are available in sizes up to 50mm 'off the shelf' and ones up to a huge 200mm can be made to order. The warehouse in Schiedam hold over 4000 propellors in stock and if needs be they can be delivered within 48 hours. Full Details

Three "families" of Vetus flexible couplings available Full Details

Cutlass bearings for shaft sizes between 25mm and 100mm and 1" and 4" are produced with either bronze or phenolic shells. Full Details

Controls

As well as 'traditional' cable control boxes for side mounting, top mounting and for twin engines, Vetus can supply both an electronic remote control system and a hydraulic control system. Full Details

Exhaust Systems

Vetus are renown the world over for their exhaust systems, including exhaust hoses up to 304mm internal diameter. Waterlocks, goosenecks and mufflers are available in a wide variety of sizes as well as transom exhaust connectors, pressure relief valves and all the fittings required to install the whole exhaust system. Full Details

Exterior Hardware

Windlasses: choose from 7 models of windlass for a number of chain sizes. Full Details

Hatches & Windows: for both escape and ventilation hatches as well as portholes in many differnt shapes and sizes, Vetus is the name to choose. A custom made window service is also available. Full Details

Windshield Wipers: a number of sizes and types of windshield wiper can be supplied.

Creature Comforts

Lighting: Vetus manufacture a wide variety of light fittings for interior use. if you venture out at night, searchlights are also available.

Ventilation: Vetus deck ventilators are found on many boats across the world - so many manufacturers can't be wrong!

Seating: Vetus produce a range of boat seats, including the well priced Captain2.