Vetus Bow Thruster just spinning

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wojo5901

wojo5901

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New boat to me, 2002 Albin 32+2 just purchased about a month ago in Florida. Brought it up to the northern end of the Cheasapeake Bay. In our journey, the Bow Thruster stopped working. It just spins. Trying to find something on the model of Vetus thruster (type R125/3) online. Nothing as of yet. Does anyone know if there is a Shear Pin, on the inside without getting wet, could be the problem?
Thanks All,
Mark
 
wojo5901 said:
New boat to me, 2002 Albin 32+2 just purchased about a month ago in Florida. Brought it up to the northern end of the Cheasapeake Bay. In our journey, the Bow Thruster stopped working. It just spins. Trying to find something on the model of Vetus thruster (type R125/3) online. Nothing as of yet. Does anyone know if there is a Shear Pin, on the inside without getting wet, could be the problem?
Thanks All,
Mark
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I would down load the manual. That would tell you if there is a shear pin and trouble shooting guide.
 
I just googled the model for a manual. It came up with a spare parts listing that shows a drive key, looks just like a shear pin. I would guess that is the problem, at least the first place I would look.
 
I would expect that there is a shear pin in the coupling that attaches the motor to the lower unit. The motor can be lifted off for access to the coupling without hauling the boat.

The p/n you provide is for the motor on an early 5512 thruster. It should be easy to find online resources for a DIY repair.
 
Thank you all for the information. What I found through the doc's I received from the purchase of the boat, which just went through all, was the Vetus Bow is a Bow55. I ordered pins and waiting for them to come in. If I go to the boat this weekend, I'll remove the motor and take a look. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. Again, that you all........... I like this form........
 
wojo5901 said:
Thank you all for the information. What I found through the doc's I received from the purchase of the boat, which just went through all, was the Vetus Bow is a Bow55. I ordered pins and waiting for them to come in. If I go to the boat this weekend, I'll remove the motor and take a look. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. Again, that you all........... I like this form........
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The shear pin on these smaller Vetus thrusters is in behind the propeller in the tunnel. You will need to replace the pin in the water.
 
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