Carver Owners Forum

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

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.