My boat was pulled today and I discovered....

[denpooch]

Today, she was brought onto the hard and I discovered a first for me.
One of the blades on the bow thruster (port side fan) was completely snapped off, and a second is now half of what it was!
During the season the thruster failed and when I took a look below I pulled out a bunch of rope and rag from the thruster. It must have eaten the stuff while docking. I guess its probable that I pulled off the blade when I was cleaning out the debris. It did give me a bit of a fight and I was working blind.
Has anyone ever replaced the 'fan'? Must I do both sides or just one? Is it an easy enough job or should I plan on $150.00/hour for the marine mechanic?
All thoughts are welcomed. Thanks.

[mjk1040]

Do you have the manual with a parts listing. I would think it's on the shaft with a set screw? Or just wishful thinking!

[denpooch]

Good thinking. I will check it out. The guy from whom I purchased the boat kept everything. Thanks.

[Viper]

The make and model would help. Hopefully it's not a Volvo QL thruster.

[denpooch]

I believe it is a volvo. Why is that not a good thing Viper?

[Viper]

Volvo discontinued the line several years ago and most parts are not available any more. If you post your model number, I can check and see if the prop and supporting hardware are still available.

[denpooch]

Thanks Viper. I will run down he manual and let you know.

[RGrew176]

Good luck finding all the parts you need. Fortunately you now have some time to search and find to get the necessary repairs done.

[Laserbait]

Hey Denpooch, did you ever get your bowthruster issue sorted out? I ran across this (https://www.getaprop.com/bow-thruster-p ... -propeller), and remembered your post.