Stern thrusters stopped working - 2019 G23 - Any suggestions?

[wkapsa]

Any advice on getting the stern thrusters to re-engage on a 2019 G23. Lights are showing that it's activated, driving below 4 mph, they are turned "on" but not functioning. Manual said to check circuit braker but didn't mention the specific one to check. Thanks for any suggestions.

[Gtsum2]

Mine went out a couple weeks ago on my 2020 g23. Dealer worked on it and said something electrical? I got it back and now the steering dead band is all off...when the steering graph shows straight ahead, I can only turn the wheel 3/4 turn to the right and I can turn it 3 while turns to the left...let go of the wheel and it will turn in a circle to the right....my auto steering assist works when turning left and barely works at all turning right (only 2 of the bars light up to the right). It seems like it�s nothing but issues with this steering thruster


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[RDT-G23]

This has been a feature that everybody raves about when it is working properly (and a driver gets aclimated with how to use it). That said, they tend to be cantankerous-and give many owners (and Nautique) fits. They sure as heck aren't going anywhere though-for the reason outlined in my first statement above.

[Nautiquehunter]

Electronics and water doesn't mix well. Just the beginning on these cloned space ships. Wait until they are out of warranty , out of parts and you are out of luck?

[bturner]

The more toys the more problems. Between tabs, screens and thrusters I'm not sure which will kill off these high end boats quicker after 10 or 15 years of service. Maintenance and serviceability are definitely going to be a consideration once the warranties run out when buying an older high end boat in the coming years.

[Gtsum2]

Might be the battery sending unit. That�s what mine was originally. It sends lower to the stern thruster. It�s down in the bulge area


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[HoopsMT]

Any advice on getting the stern thrusters to re-engage on a 2019 G23. Lights are showing that it's activated, driving below 4 mph, they are turned "on" but not functioning. Manual said to check circuit braker but didn't mention the specific one to check. Thanks for any suggestions.

Mine would come and go, now it went. Lol, just like yours. Haven�t dug into it yet, thought I�d see if you had any luck figuring out? I�m assuming lose wiring more than fuse since everything registers on the screen properly. Or the motor burnt out.


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[Gtsum2]

Mine now only works to the port side and not starboard. Then it doesn�t work at all. Needless to say it�s back at the shop. Love the boat, but seems like we are having a lot of electrical gremlins with this thing (2020 g23 with 105 hours on it)


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[dbass880]

I had this problem. over the winter, the batteries died. They were DEAD. After charging them, the thruster looked like it was working on the dash but no luck. I disconnected both negative battery cables then reconnected. PROBLEM SOLVED! 🤷♂️

[srock]

The more toys the more problems. Between tabs, screens and thrusters I'm not sure which will kill off these high end boats quicker after 10 or 15 years of service. Maintenance and serviceability are definitely going to be a consideration once the warranties run out when buying an older high end boat in the coming years.

Exactly why I am happy to hold on to my last of a great era 2009 230. I wonder why the industry did not go with NEMA data as its standard. There must be a reason.