Ql Bow Thruster Manual Verified Jun 2026

Remove propellers annually to clean and lubricate seals with silicone grease

For hydraulic thrusters, the duty cycle is longer because oil dissipates heat, but the manual still warns against running the main engine at idle for more than 10 minutes due to carbon buildup on hydraulic pumps. Ql Bow Thruster Manual

: For maximum performance, the bow thruster should be installed as far forward and as deep in the hull as is practicable. Remove propellers annually to clean and lubricate seals