R23 Bow Thruster Issue

[tjiann]

Hello folks. My thruster battery needed to be replaced so I purchased a new one and installed it. However, the thruster still isn't working. The R23 manual doesn't provide much in the way of help on relays and fuses for the thruster. Wondering if anyone has had this issue before and has advice. First off, where is the fuse for the thruster? It's not listed on either of the fuse panels. Second, is there a relay switch trick for getting it back up and running after a battery change? Appreciate any advice. Have a great holiday weekend!

 

[SgtAlf]

There's a reset under the joy stick. Dump question, is the switch in the starboard lazarette turned on?

 

[CruisingElvinRay]

What symptoms were you having that indicated you needed to replace the battery?

On my 2021 R-23, there is an ANL fuse next to the battery, a battery switch about 6 inches forward of that, and a posh button switch under the joystick at the helm that has a red light indicating the thruster is powered on.


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[tjiann]

Thanks folks. I had to replace all 3 of my deep cycles in my 2017. The battery switch for the thruster is on, the new battery is fully charged, the thruster fuse seems intact. But it still won't power on.

 

[knotflying]

sometimes the thruster fuse looks good, but it is not. Did you check the fuse with an ohm meter?

 

[tjiann]

sometimes the thruster fuse looks good, but it is not. Did you check the fuse with an ohm meter?

No, but I will do that today. I don't have any of those ANL fuses on hand, so will need to get a couple. Thanks!

 

[tjiann]

Final remedy was simple. A wire popped off the back of the power button for the thruster. Thanks for the replies folks.