Vetus Bow Thruster just spinning

[wojo5901]

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

 

[Iggy]

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

I would down load the manual. That would tell you if there is a shear pin and trouble shooting guide.

 

[Comodave]

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.

 

[Jeff F]

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.

 

[tiltrider1]

Shear pins break when you reverse thruster directions with out letting it stop first.