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Watersnake GEO-SPOT GPS SW65/54 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GEO-SPOT GPS BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    ** NOTE - this is to be used as a guide only. Check with your battery supplier to confi rm required size of 12 volt deep cycle marine battery that will be appropriate for your situation. Your watersnake Geo-Spot GPS motor is fi tted with built in voltage protection, current protection and overheating temperature control.

  • Page 3: Check Contents

    CHECK CONTENTS Remote Control Fob Head unit Coiled data cable Depth collar height adjustment Bracket Battery cable Composite shaft 3 Bladed propeller Propeller shear pin Propeller Propeller Wrench Motor assembly unit www.watersnake.com.au...
  • Page 4 21-22 Calibrations Manual mode Anchor mode Pilot mode Cruise control GPS speed Course mode Cruise control Track recording Navigate mode 29-30 MAINTENANCE 31-32 TROUBLE SHOOTING 33-35 SERVICING SPARE PARTS AND WHERE TO ORDER THEM SCHEMATIC AND PARTS LIST 38-43 Watersnake...

  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Checklist

    Watersnake motor, labelled in the illustrations. • Select desired mounting location on boat • 12 v deep cycle marine battery ( your Watersnake motor is not designed for use with car / truck / motorcycle type batteries ) – for more information about appropriate batteries for your Watersnake motor, refer to page 15 •...

  • Page 6: Installation

    PLEASE NOTE: Watersnake accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage caused while fitting this motor. Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear/face protection. Avoid contacting and/or inhaling fibreglass dust or aluminium shavings. Watersnake...
  • Page 7 Check that no part of boat impedes full deployment of motor. 4 Check with the motor in a deployed position that the Watersnake shaft does not come into contact with any part of the hull. Allow at least 30mm clearance from boat gunwale.
  • Page 8 Watersnake mount assembly, including the optional quick-release plate, must be mounted in a level, horizontal position as close to the boat’s centreline as possible. The Watersnake motor and quick-release plate do not necessarily need to face directly forward. On slightly curved decks, spacer washers or blocks must be used to ensure level mounting of the motor base and/or lower quick-release plate.
  • Page 9 Plates fi tted and locked together. PLEASE NOTE: Watersnake accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage caused while fitting this motor. Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear/face protection. Avoid contacting and/or inhaling fibreglass dust or aluminium shavings.
  • Page 10 Rotate the latch (no.8) counter clockwise until tight. Slide the motor and lift to remove. PLEASE NOTE: Watersnake accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage caused while fitting this motor. Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear/face protection. Avoid contacting and/or inhaling fibreglass dust or aluminium shavings.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION www.watersnake.com.au...

  • Page 12: Propeller Assembly

    (there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into) and then tighten the propeller nut securely using the propeller wrench. Do not overtighten; check regularly. Shear Pin Propeller nut Propeller Shaft Propeller Propeller Wrench Watersnake...
  • Page 13 Failure to deploy your Watersnake as described below may damage your unit, invalidating its warranty, and could injure you and/or other people. NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is not designed to release from the cradle by pressing on the release lever alone.
  • Page 14 ELECTRIC MOTOR. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USE. Failure to stow your Watersnake as described below may damage your unit, invalidating its warranty, and could injure you and/or other people. • Depress and HOLD locking lever (A) and SIMULTANEOUSLY slide the shaft (B) up towards you, through the pivoting turnbox.

  • Page 15: Battery And Power

    8 amps before reverting to a trickle or maintenance phase to maintain complete charging. VOLTAGE DROP Should you require a longer cable than is supplied with your Watersnake, you must use wiring of correct gauge. • The greater the distance between battery and motor, the greater the chance of damaging voltage drop, unless the appropriate gauge of wire is used.
  • Page 16 • Your Watersnake comes factory-fi tted with a standard length of twin fl ex wiring with ring terminals to attach to the battery, circuit breaker, fuse, isolator switch or terminal posts.

  • Page 17: Remote Controller

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS BUTTON DESCRIPTION Menu left Menu up Menu right, Power on/off Heading Fix/Course Fix on/off Menu down Navigation function menu Propeller acceleration Turn left Propeller start/stop Turn right Propeller deceleration Cruise Mode start/stop Anchor Mode on/off Record menu www.watersnake.com.au...

  • Page 18: Screen Displays

    Distance to go (DTG)When navigating to a Spot, the distance left before the destination is reached . When navigating a track, the distance to go to reach either the start or end location on the track, depending on which direction the track is being navigated. Watersnake...
  • Page 19 (4) Momentary/constant switch. Toggling this switch alternately allows the user to apply power momentarily, whenever the power pedal (3) is held down (adjacent red LED is lit), or constantly, without touching power pedal (adjacent green LED is also illuminated). (5) Variable speed control dial. www.watersnake.com.au...

  • Page 20: Before Each Use

    GPS USER INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE EACH USE • Ensure that your Watersnake GPS motor is securely attached to your boat. • Ensure the 12v deep cycle marine battery is fully charged. (Your Watersnake GPS motor is not designed to be used with a car/truck starting battery).

  • Page 21: Initial Power-Up

    GPS USER INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL POWER-UP • Attach your Watersnake GPS to a 12 volt marine deep cycle battery. • Deploy the motor and ensure locking lever is in the up position. NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is fi tted with a...
  • Page 22 INITIAL POWER-UP ( CONTINUED ) • The upper LED is the unit’s Status Light. Its variable colour display signals important states of your Watersnake GPS. • When unit is turned on, Status Light glows YELLOW as unit searches for GPS signals. Superior GPS results occur outdoors, away from tall buildings, bridges etc.
  • Page 23 Keys • Using the blue arrow down key, scroll down to boat size and confi gure boat details. This helps your Watersnake GPS apply just the right amount of initial power to the propeller at all times. Small boat = under 3m...
  • Page 24 • Centre Propeller toggle button applies/halts power to propeller and produces a tone at stop/start. • Always apply power gradually for smooth operation. • Optional foot pedal controls also operate in conjunction with manual mode, status light GREEN. Watersnake...

  • Page 25: Anchor Mode

    • Fine repositioning adjustments can be made in Manual Mode – then press Anchor key again to anchor at your new location. Your Watersnake GPS can save up to 16 spots and return to them at any time if they are less than 1km away. See Remote Instructions section for details.

  • Page 26: Pilot Mode

    4 • Pilot mode can be toggled between: – Heading Mode (the direction the Watersnake GPS motor is pointed when Pilot Mode key is activated) and – Course mode (the “true” course bearing as it would appear on a marine chart or GPS plotter screen.)

  • Page 27: Gps Speed

    Up or Speed down keys ( Keys 7 and 11 ). Speed over ground will increase or decrease by 0.2kmh for every keystroke. Note: Cruise function cannot be started when propeller is not turning. Cruise function can be operated simultaneously with Navigate mode or Course/Heading mode. www.watersnake.com.au...

  • Page 28: Track Recording

    GPS USER INSTRUCTIONS TRACK RECORDING Your Watersnake GPS can record 16 Tracks, each up to 5km long. To record a track, press Key 14. Select Track number and Confi rm Function displays: Distance recorded below Record symbol Menu display: Select Exit to abort route recording;...

  • Page 29: Navigate Mode

    Spot or Track it is navigating to. If there is a bridge or a waterway surrounded by high buildings between your vessel and the Spot or Track, your Watersnake GPS also may lose satellite signal and fail to proceed on its navigated course. Maintain a safe speed and keep a proper lookout at all times when in Navigate Mode.
  • Page 30 Anchor Mode, eg, to fi ght and land a fi sh. To rejoin your track, press Navigate again, select your track number, Confi rm, apply power and your Watersnake GPS will take you back to the closest point on your track and then resume navigation.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    • Disconnect motor from battery. • Recharge battery as soon as possible. • Rinse your Watersnake motor with a light spray of fresh water, even after freshwater use. Concentrate on areas where salt, dirt and weed fragments are likely to lodge – propeller, motor housing, composite shaft, turnbox, depth collar and exposed parts of deck mount assembly.
  • Page 32 Remove buildup with a wire brush and treat with anti-corrosion spray. • Disconnect pedal control. • Remove batteries from Remote control. • Remove motor from boat and store in a cool, dry place away from temperature extremes. Cover your Watersnake GPS motor to prevent dust and dirt buildup. Watersnake...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    NO POWER / REDUCED POWER NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is fi tted with a tilt switch that prevents the motor from running unless it is in the deployed (vertical) position. • Check that battery connection has not been reversed (reversed polarity) •...
  • Page 34 • Lubricate shaft with spray lubricant. Concentrate spray on area where shaft runs through turnbox. • Clean any debris from the mounting bracket. • Remove the side covers from the mounting bracket and apply marine grease to moving parts of the stow/deploy mechanism Watersnake...

  • Page 35: Remote Control

    • Check that foot control cable plug is fi rmly connected and locked in. • Check for debris that may affect operation of pedal controls and cable connections. • Check speed control dial is not set to zero • Restart base unit and recheck. www.watersnake.com.au...
  • Page 36 SERVICING SERVICING YOUR WATERSNAKE ELECTRIC MOTOR When it’s time for your Watersnake electric motor to be serviced, it is recommended you choose to use an Authorised Service Agent such as Anglers’ Central Service Centre to perform the service. Watersnake electric motors are precision instruments that rely on exacting alignment of numerous components;...

  • Page 37: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS WATERSNAKE MOTOR ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPERATLY TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE GEO-SPOT ACCESSORIES VISIT: www.anglerscentral.com.au DIRECT LINK TO ORDER PARTS: https://www.anglerscentral.com.au/55313-geo-spot-65-54-accessories.html Nylon Quick Release Alloy Bracket 55502 Quick Release Bracket 55016 55130 3 Blade 55132 Propeller Prop accessory kit 55505...
  • Page 38 GEO-SPOT SCHEMATIC SEE PARTS LIST ON PAGE 42 Watersnake...
  • Page 39 www.watersnake.com.au...
  • Page 40 GEO-SPOT SCHEMATIC SEE PARTS LIST ON PAGE 42 Watersnake...
  • Page 41 www.watersnake.com.au...
  • Page 42 WS Head Unit Shaft Bolt MKII GPS HP8.415.190.00 WS Turning Box Brass Gear XB MKII GPS HP8.903.056.00 WS Head Unit Screw GPS HP8.904.072.45 WS Turning Box Bolt XB MKII GPS HP8.242.153.00 WS Depth Collar Right Side XB GPS Bow Mount Watersnake...
  • Page 43 WS Foot Control Indicator Light Green MKII GPS HP8.601.074.00 WS Foot Control Bottom Plate MKII GPS HP8.903.059.00 WS Head Unit Buckle Bolt GPS HP6.630.022.000 WS Foot Control Potentiometer Assembly GPS TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE GEO SPOT PARTS VISIT: www.anglerscentral.com.au DIRECT LINK TO ORDER PARTS: https://www.anglerscentral.com.au/55313-geo-spot-65-54-parts.html www.watersnake.com.au...
  • Page 44 297-305 South Gippsland Highway Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia ACN: 143 230 175 Watersnake and Jarvis Marine are registered ® ® trademarks of Watersnake Distribution Pty. Ltd. © Watersnake Distribution Pty. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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