Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Eclipse 650
- Page 1 Quick Start Guide Specifications Hull Width 135 mm (5.3”) (25.6”) Hull Length 650 mm (25.6”) Mast Height 950 mm (37.4”) Total Height 1365 mm (53.75”) Weight 1.35 kg (47.62 oz.) Servos Sail winch servo and rudder servo Batteries 8 AA (included)
- Page 3 The Eclipse 650 is a RTR boat, so everything you need to get started is included in the box - including a 2.4GHz interference-free radio system, a “drum style” sail winch servo, and pre-printed rip-stop nylon sails that provide durability and performance.
-
Page 4: Box Contents
Box Contents 12. HM5x25mm Screw 1. Hull 13. HM5x50mm Screw 2. Transmitter 14. Luff Rings (3) 3. Ballast 15. PWA 2x10x8mm (2) 4. Display Base 16. Clip (Rudder) 5. Keel 17. Rubber Gaskets (2) 6. Short Mast 18. Dyneema Cord 7. - Page 5 Assembly and Rigging Instructions 1. A ssembl e t he d is p la y b a se a s sh o wn 2. Put together the keel, the water-proof rubber in t he di agr am b y in se r t i n g t h e t u b e s in t o gasket, and the ballast as shown and fasten with t he socke t s .
- Page 6 210mm 120mm 45mm Your Eclipse 650 sailboat comes with the sails already attached to the main and jib boom. These drawings are only a reference as to the approximate location of the silicone rings. 165mm 110mm 65mm...
- Page 7 11. Locate the approx. 40” long length of 12. Unroll the jib sail and untape the clevis rigging. Attach the clevis to the metal backstay from the top of the sail. crane and the other end to the rear eyelet on the hull.
- Page 8 17. Now that you have completed the basic assembly of your sailboat, some adjustment of the rigging may be necessary. Please refer to the instructions below. (1) Silicone ring 1 on the main boom can be adjusted to tighten the main sail. Leave a little slack in the sail so that it can catch the wind.
- Page 9 19. The counterweight on the front of the jib boom is to adjust its balance. It should balance with the CG (center of gravity) on SR7. To balance the boom, the counterweight can be easily moved either in or out as needed. 20.
- Page 10 Sail Stick - Channel THRO receiver will only respond to that specific transmitter. Antenna The Eclipse 650 comes with bound Transmitter and Receiver. If you need to rebind for any reason, please follow these steps: 1. With the transmitter switched OFF.
-
Page 11: Transmitter Functions
Transmitter Functions The Eclipse 650 comes with a 2.4G 4-channel radio system. For sailing you will only need 2 channels. Before sailing become familiar with all functions listed below: 1. The sail stick controls the maximum angle of the main sail and jib sail. When you move the sail stick to the upper position, both sails will expand as the wind impacts the sails. -
Page 12: Important Notice
Sailing Instructions RC sailing presents a more interesting set of challenges than power boating. Sailing requires a constant reaction to water movement and wind conditions. These reactions require adjustments to both the rudder and sails in order to find the best possible setting for speed and course. There is no substitute for actual “on-the-water”... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Sailing Checklist NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this entire manual before your first sailing run. 1. - Page 14 Eclipse 650 Spare Parts Part Number Description RGRB1302 Eclipse 650 RTR Sailboat RGRB1224 17g Waterproof Rudder Servo; Black Marlin BL, Eclipse 650 RGRB1310 Dyneema Cord, 10M; Eclipse & Eclipse 650 RGRB1314 Bowsies (20); Eclipse & Eclipse 650 RGRB1315 Deck Eyelets and Screws (20); Eclipse & Eclipse 650 RGRB1316 Clevis (20);...
-
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Warranty Period: Rage R/C warrants that the Eclipse 650 (“Product”) will be free from original factory defects in materials and workmanship upon purchase (“Warranty Period”). than a Rage R/C authorized service center, or (e) Product not purchased from an authorized Rage R/C dealer. - Page 16 Printed in China MADE IN CHINA © 2014 2021 HRP...