Bow Thruster Sounds

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Bow Thruster Sounds Jan 13, 2019 9:58:53 GMT

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Post by Bora on Jan 13, 2019 9:58:53 GMT

Does anyone have any experience of the bow thruster making different noises depending on which way you are thrusting? I have a Quick BTQ185 double prop.

The sound it makes is different depending on if i'm thrusting to port or starboard. The boat is being hauled for anti-fouling in a few weeks so I was looking to buy new blades incase i've pulled something through it thats damaged one set.

alenka Jeanneau Guru Posts: 1,005 Jeanneau Model: 2004 SO 43DS Home Port: Ionian Country: Greece	Bow Thruster Sounds Jan 14, 2019 17:44:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alenka on Jan 14, 2019 17:44:01 GMT Mine sounds the same in either direction.

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Bow Thruster Sounds Jan 14, 2019 17:53:17 GMT via mobile

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Post by Bora on Jan 14, 2019 17:53:17 GMT

When I was backing into Vilanova I thought I’d heard the change in noise as i used the thruster so I stopped, expecting it to have suck in something and tripped. But it’s still working away.
I’ll order new blades just in case.

Post by Bora on Jan 13, 2019 9:58:53 GMT

Post by alenka on Jan 14, 2019 17:44:01 GMT

Post by Bora on Jan 14, 2019 17:53:17 GMT