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dandjconway@hotmail.com

Sat, May 28, 2022 11:32 PM

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Don Conway KONA Traverse City, Michigan 32-215

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Harry Hungate

Sun, May 29, 2022 12:10 AM

We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please.

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop
Bessie
Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north.

On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

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We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please. Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop Bessie Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north. > On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > > I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. > > Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. > > Don Conway > > KONA > > Traverse City, Michigan > > 32-215 > > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Rick Schmidtke

Sun, May 29, 2022 3:07 AM

Had a similar issue, thruster would lose power and stop….
Mechanic sent out to shop, was an issue with the armature. Was rebuilt.
Has worked perfectly for over three years

37-116

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Rick Schmidtke

On May 28, 2022, at 5:11 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please.

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop
Bessie
Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north.

On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

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Had a similar issue, thruster would lose power and stop…. Mechanic sent out to shop, was an issue with the armature. Was rebuilt. Has worked perfectly for over three years 37-116 Sent from my iPad Rick Schmidtke > On May 28, 2022, at 5:11 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please. > > Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop > Bessie > Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north. > >>> On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >> >> I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. >> >> Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. >> >> Don Conway >> >> KONA >> >> Traverse City, Michigan >> >> 32-215 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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hescher

Sun, May 29, 2022 3:44 AM

Adding my $.02. We had a similar issue on 32-099 Hot Sauce. We thought it was the solenoid. Turns out, it was the thermo switch.

On May 28, 2022, at 5:10 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please.

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop
Bessie
Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north.

On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

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Adding my $.02. We had a similar issue on 32-099 Hot Sauce. We thought it was the solenoid. Turns out, it was the thermo switch. > On May 28, 2022, at 5:10 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please. > > Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop > Bessie > Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north. > >> On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> >> I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. >> >> Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. >> >> Don Conway >> >> KONA >> >> Traverse City, Michigan >> >> 32-215 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Don Conway

Sun, May 29, 2022 4:31 AM

Thanks Rick.

Don

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On May 28, 2022, at 11:07 PM, Rick Schmidtke via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Had a similar issue, thruster would lose power and stop….
Mechanic sent out to shop, was an issue with the armature. Was rebuilt.
Has worked perfectly for over three years

37-116

Sent from my iPad
Rick Schmidtke

On May 28, 2022, at 5:11 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please.

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop
Bessie
Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north.

On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

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Thanks Rick. Don Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2022, at 11:07 PM, Rick Schmidtke via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: Had a similar issue, thruster would lose power and stop…. Mechanic sent out to shop, was an issue with the armature. Was rebuilt. Has worked perfectly for over three years 37-116 Sent from my iPad Rick Schmidtke On May 28, 2022, at 5:11 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please. Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop Bessie Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north. On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Don Conway KONA Traverse City, Michigan 32-215 _______________________________________________ Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org _______________________________________________ Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org _______________________________________________ Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Don Conway

Sun, Jun 5, 2022 3:18 PM

Thruster update:
After conducting a number of tests for voltage and continuity and not feeling confident about the conclusions, decided to try the bigger hammer approach.
A solid wack from Chris of tug Bruno (32-190) did the trick.

Hope your electrical issue is solved as easily.

Don

Sent from my iPhone

On May 28, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Harry Hungate wcx7106@gmail.com wrote:

We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please.

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop
Bessie
Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north.

On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing.

Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Don Conway

KONA

Traverse City, Michigan

32-215

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Thruster update: After conducting a number of tests for voltage and continuity and not feeling confident about the conclusions, decided to try the bigger hammer approach. A solid wack from Chris of tug Bruno (32-190) did the trick. Hope your electrical issue is solved as easily. Don Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2022, at 8:10 PM, Harry Hungate <wcx7106@gmail.com> wrote: We have NT 32-238 with same bow thruster. I think that have identified the problem: the solenoid. I assume that you have confirmed that the battery terminals are corrosion-free and tight? To confirm that the solenoid is good or faulty apply your voltmeter to the bow thruster end of the solenoid have your partner activate the bow thruster while you measure the voltage across this terminal and the battery end of the solenoid and then from the bow thruster end to ground. There should be no drop across the solenoid and no drop to ground if the solenoid is good. In a pinch (battlefield repairs) you might try dismantling the solenoid and burnishing the contacts, but it is probably time to get a new one. Let me know how it turns out, please. Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop Bessie Just arrived in Racine, WI headed north. On May 28, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Don Conway via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: I have a Nordic Tugs 32, hull #215 which was built in 2002. The bow thruster is Seipner model SP 55 S. The boat was launched this past Monday, May 23. After the boat was floating and the engine (Cummins Diesel) started, I bump tested the bow thruster and it responded. After a short spin on the water, I returned to the marina and docked the boat, which requires use of the bow thruster. Initially, the thruster worked as expected. However, at the end of the docking maneuver the thruster began sounding and performing weakly, then nothing. Since Monday, I have tried the thruster a few times and only get a click from the solenoid when I bump the joy stick. The battery was and remains fully charged. I have conducted a number of tests with the multi-meter. Continuity testing shows the 400 amp fuse to be intact. There is 12-13 volts DC at the: thruster, joystick (a.k.a control panel), and control box which is part of the thruster unit. Using a trouble shooting document from JPC-direct, I also did a jump test from the control wires at the control box to the negative terminal on the unit: only clicking. My current (no pun intended) theory is the solenoid is bad. However, I am not sure that fits with how the thruster gradually lost power when docking . Any thoughts or words of encouragement would be appreciated. Don Conway KONA Traverse City, Michigan 32-215 _______________________________________________ Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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