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Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
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Splanch
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Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
Hello - I am new to this forum. Nice to meet you all. My 2001 Albin 28 bow thruster just went kaput. I am having trouble knowing which Vetus bow thruster to replace it with. I have attached photos. If anyone has any suggestions. I am al ears. Thanks in advance. John
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Nancy
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Re: Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
Hi John -- welcome aboard!
Your best is is probably to call Vetus. 410-712-0740. Talk to Dave.
Your best is is probably to call Vetus. 410-712-0740. Talk to Dave.
Nancy
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
2005 Albin 35CB
Yanmar 6LYA-STP 370
Valentine
Former boats
1995 Albin 28TE, Cummins 6BTA5.9 250, 2012-2022
1978 Trojan F32, 1998-2012
1983 Grady White 241 Weekender, 1988-1997
1980 Wellcraft 192 Classic, 1983-1987
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jmfernan
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- Boat Make/Model (or None): 32+2 CB
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Re: Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
John, you can also take it in to an electric motor repair shop. When mine started acting up it just needed to be cleaned up and the brushes replaced. Trouble free in the years since. Vetus should be able to source the brushes.
Joe
1999 32+2
Joe
1999 32+2
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Splanch
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Re: Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
Thank you Nancy and Joe! Really Appreciate the quick feedback.
John
John
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MadMoney
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Re: Vetus Bow Thruster Replacement
X 2 on the electric motor repair show - I too had my brushes replaced. Keep us posted...
Anthony Warren
1999 28' Albin MadMoney
Anthony Warren
1999 28' Albin MadMoney