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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-08-2021, 09:01
Replies: 12
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Posted By Desert Spray
Re: Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

They were both quite nice and polite. Clean. Loud talking and many phone calls. There was no significant disassembly of the unit or disconnecting of the numerous connection blocks surrounding the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-08-2021, 07:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By Desert Spray
Re: Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

So the technicians came out from Athens. Neither spoke much English. They repeatedly cycled the bow thruster up and down and managed to massage it back to its retracted position. The up proximity...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2021, 12:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By Desert Spray
Re: Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

This is very helpful. Thank you!
The temperature switch malfunction idea may be right on target. It’s been very very hot this summer in Greece. Maybe the boat is telling me it needs to cool off in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2021, 05:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By Desert Spray
Re: Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

Thank you for your response.

It appears to be a control issue, at least for operating the propeller. The unit makes its usual two chirps sound when fully deployed into the down position, yet the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2021, 04:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By Desert Spray
Re: Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

After a good night’s sleep I returned to the boatyard hoping to have a moment of clarity. Still no idea why it won’t operate normally. Technicians are scheduled to drive over from Athens Thursday AM....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-08-2021, 12:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By Desert Spray
Maxpower VIP 150 bow thruster failure. Help!

Does anyone have first hand experience with this unit? Looking for helpful suggestions short of replace it with their favorite brand.

We just returned to our sailboat in Greece. After nearly two...
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