Boston Whaler CONQUEST 345, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 • General Information
345 Conquest
The bow thruster system on the 345 Conquest
includes a 24V/DC Lewmar® bow thruster, two (2)
12V batteries, and a 24V battery charger located in
a compartment under the forward berth. A battery
switch is located under the aft companion lounge
(See fig. 4.7.1).
The electrically driven bow thruster gives the operator
more maneuverability of the bow when docking or
maneuvering the vessel in narrow channels or where
space is at a premium.
The bow thruster joystick located on the control
station switch panel is used to operate the thruster
and maneuver the bow of your boat.
To Operate The Bow Thruster:
• Turn ON battery switch.
• Press the activation
button for 1 second.
• Lift the joystick and
move it in the direction
you wish to move the
bow.
Bow Thruster
Be sure you thoroughly understand the
operation and safety requirements of the
thruster before using.
The thruster should not be operated in close
proximity to swimmers, as a powerful suction
is created when in use.
!
WARNING
Bow Thruster
Fig. 2.32.1
Waterline
Bow Thruster
Bow Thruster Location
Fig. 2.32.2
When the desired boat movement has been achieved
return the joystick to the center position (spring
return).
The bow thruster motor is equipped with an internal
thermally activated breaker. The thermal breaker
protects the motor from overheating. To avoid
damage to the thruster, if the thermal breaker trips
allow the unit to cool down before continuing
operation.
BOW THRUSTER BATTERY CHARGER
COMPARTMENT UNDER FORWARD BUNK
BATTERY CHARGER
AUTOMATIC CHARGING RELAY (ACR)
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
BOW THRUSTER BATTERIES
MUST BE OF A DEEP-CYCLE, SEALED DESIGN
!
WARNING
Failure to do so will result in an increased
and dangerous presence of battery discharge
gases accumulating in the forward cabin.
BATTERY SWITCHES
PORT CENTER STBD THRUSTER
PARALLEL
12V DC DISTRIBUTION
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
O
OFF
ON
1
UNSWITCHED
MAIN
MAIN
ELECTRONICS
HEAD
WINDLASS
AMP 1
AMP 2
TRIM
TABS
DECK 12V
OUTLETS
CABIN 12V
OUTLETS
SPOTLIGHT
UPPER
STATION
FWD
BILGE PUMP
AFT
BILGE PUMP
AUX
BILGE PUMP
SHOWER
SUMP
BATTERY SWITCH
/ ACR CONTROL
R