Lost thruster remote

[Pfisher]

Hi. I seem to have lost my remote for the thrusters, which I do find very helpful while docking , is it possible to buy a replacement? I have a Cutwater 28.

Paul 😳

 

[Andrew Custis]

Sure. Just contact our parts department at parts@rangertugs.com and we will take care of you.

 

[Pfisher]

I have purchased a new thruster remote, but to "couple"it to the thruster receiver, I need to to get access to the receiver. I know it is "just below" the thruster controls on the starboard side of my Cutwater 28 ( 2015), but I can't figure out how to remove the leather cover and get access to it. There are also controls for the trimtabs, Webasco heater, and a 12 volt power outlet on this leather covering. Can I get acccess better through the "cave" than prying off this leather covering? Thanks !

Paul

 

[Kenny Marrs]

On the corners of the joysticks there are triangular tabs you can remove to access the mounting screws. Once the screws are removed you can pull the joysticks out to get to the receiver.

-Kenny

 

[Pfisher]

Thanks so much , Kenny, but that didn't work. I was able to get the corners off and unscrewed and lifted the joystick unit out of the leather dash, however, there was a nest of wires with no thruster receiver accessible through the joystick opening. I hope that Andrew or Randy can help me figure this out!

Paul

 

[Kenny Marrs]

The next easiest step would be to go through the quarter berth and remove the forward access panel. This will open up everything underneath the throttle, thrusters, etc...

Thanks,
-Kenny