Ql Bow Thruster Manual |verified|

| Part | Function | |------|-----------| | | 12V or 24V DC reversible electric motor | | Gearbox | Sealed, oil-filled (reduces speed, increases torque) | | Propeller | 4- or 5-blade in a tunnel | | Control panel | Joystick or momentary switches (port/starboard) | | Solenoids / Contactor | High-current switching for direction | | Battery & Cables | Heavy-duty (e.g., 70–95 mm²) |

: Remember that a bow thruster rotates the boat around its pivot point; while the bow moves one way, the stern will swing dramatically in the opposite direction. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Repair or replace your broken Volvo QL bow thruster? Ql Bow Thruster Manual