Bow thruster propeller won't turn by hand

[DocJoe]

I have your TT140 bow thruster. Recently when moving the toggle control, the 200A fuse blows. I replaced the fuse, and blows again.

The propeller in the thruster tunnel cannot be turned by hand.

Is this indicative of a failed gear box on the thruster or a failed solenoid?

The TT140 is 4 years old and has alway worked great until recently.

I have downloaded and read the manuals, but did not see my specific question answered.

Thank you,

Joe Dixon
2019 Ranger Tug R-23
Washington, NC, USA

 

[Jared Dunning]

From what you are describing it sounds like the gear leg on the bow thruster has seized. You should be able to rotate the the prop in the tube by hand.

Jared

 

[DocJoe]

Thank you Jared. That helps me.