Voyager 53 bow thruster

[Charlieg101]

Hello all, I have a problem with my voyager 53 bow thruster. It works when pushing to port but does not to starboard. I sent down a diver to check if the shear pin on any of the props has broke but they are both good. He said that while one prop ishaft s engaged the other is turning freely so probably a broken gear inside the leg. And here is the problem, my thruster is a QL SP 800 24volt and apparently discontinued. I would like to buy the lower leg of the unit but cannot find one or failing that buy a more modern bow thruster that would fit. Has anyone one here has any advice or had this problem. Any response will be very appreciated. Thank you

[Sr. Bacca]

Hi did you solve your thruster issue. I had the same symptoms on my Stern. My boat is a Carver 46 with those same Volvo discontinued thrusters. My tec is suggesting it’s the solenoid on the thruster so we removed it and took it to a shop. Tested faulty so they are rebuilding the solenoid. Hopefully will test it this week.