Before pushing off from the dock, perform these quick checks to ensure your thruster is ready for deployment:
At least once a season, remove the propellers to inspect the shafts and clear any debris or fishing line that may have wrapped around them. Lubricate the seals with silicone grease to maintain their integrity. When removing stubborn props, be aware that they may be held on by a small setscrew or a hidden shear pin in the shaft.
The QL range was designed for vessels between 22 and 75 feet, focusing on compact design for easy installation. These electric thrusters operate with a high-torque electric motor positioned vertically over the propeller tunnel, utilizing a worm gear arrangement to translate power to the propeller. Ql Bow Thruster Manual
High-torque DC motor designed for short, intermittent bursts of power.
: May indicate worn bearings or the need for lubrication. Before pushing off from the dock, perform these
Push a genuine QL/Volvo Penta replacement shear pin into the shaft hole.
Pressure-wash the inside of the tunnel to remove barnacles, algae, and bio-fouling. The QL range was designed for vessels between
Turn on the main battery switch dedicated to the bow thruster.
Volvo Penta designed the QL series to provide high thrust from compact electric motors. These systems rely on a few critical components working in harmony: