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Checklists
Before Boating
• Install fully charged batteries in your boat and
transmitter
• Connect the boat's battery to the ESC
• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter
(otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter using
the included binding instructions)
• Make sure all linkages move freely on the boat
• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that
the motor does not move
• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired
• Find a safe and open boating area
• Plan a safe boating route for the water and
wind conditions
Troubleshooting guide
problem
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat will not Bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
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possible Cause
Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater
Throttle channel is reversed
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor
Propeller is out of balance
Boat battery charge is low
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Too little lubrication on flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Transmitter is too near boat during bind-
ing process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or
another transmitter
Bind plug is not installed correctly
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge
is too low
ESC switch is off
After Boating
• Always power off the receiver before powering off
the transmitter to maintain control of the boat and
to retain transmitter binding
• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove
the batteries from the boat
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including
the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor
and ESC. Remove the hatch and radio box cover
before storing your boat
• Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
• Lubricate the flex shaft
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of
your boat, including water and wind conditions
Tip: The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water.
To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.
Solution
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Replace damaged parts
Balance or replace propeller
Completely recharge battery
Replace boat battery and follow
battery instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Make sure battery is warm before use
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Fully lubricate flex shaft
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Move the boat and transmitter to another location
and attempt binding again
Install bind plug and bind boat to transmitter
Replace/recharge batteries
Power on ESC switch
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