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Bow Thruster (Optional)
When it comes to docking in tight spaces, a bow thruster can be a true godsend – but its benefits don’t end there.
As a growing number of anglers are discovering, a bow thruster can also prove useful in many fishing situations.
The increased maneuverability is a great asset when working a fish. The performance of a single- or multi-engine
outboard can be enhanced when a thruster is installed, not only in terms of dockside maneuvering, but also when
fighting fish. The bow thruster package includes either a joystick control or a touch pad control.
Bow thruster operation: Depress the applicable accessory switch on the console switch panel (either switch 1 or
9 depending upon which accessory switch was wired to the bow thruster system) to the forward position. This
energizes the joystick switch. On the joystick control panel (installed on the console), press the bow thruster
switch once. The LED will flash green and the buzzer will sound continuously. The switch must be pressed a
second time within six seconds. The LED will remain green and the buzzer will confirm that the panel is ready for
use by giving a signal (one long, one short and one long).
When the bow thruster system is no longer required, again press the ON/OFF switch on the joystick control panel.
Then, press the accessory on the switch panel to the off position.
Refer to the owner’s manual that was provided by the manufacturer of the bow thruster for additional operational
procedures and information related to the care and maintenance of their product. When in doubt, always defer to
the bow thruster manufacturer’s instructions and/or recommendations.
