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ProBoat Endeavor EP Owner's Manual

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EP RTR Sailboat
Owners Manual
Specifications
Length (Hull):
24 in (610mm)
Height (Mast):
36.5 in (927mm)
Beam:
6.25 in (158.75mm)
Radio:
Pro Boat 2-channel 27MHz AM
Motor:
380-size
Sail area:
Overall:
264 sq in (17.03 sq dm)
Main:
170 sq in (10.97 sq dm)
Jib (Front):
94 sq in (6.06 sq dm)
The Pro Boat
®
Endeavor
comes with the fiberglass hull
built and painted and the RC
equipment installed. All that's
left is rigging the sails. The
two-piece mast makes
disassembly and transport
quick and easy.
There is no better way to start
enjoying the fun and
excitement of RC sailing than
with the Endeavor. The
Endeavor features an electric
back-up motor that ensures
that you won't have any
problems returning to shore in
case of wind loss. The
Endeavor also features a
standard sail servo with no
complicated pull-pull winch
servo cables and comes ready-
to-run with battery, charger
and transmitter. Just connect
the pre-numbered sail rigging
and start sailing. Head to the
lake and begin sailing today
with the perfect choice for any
RC enthusiast.
™
®

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  • Page 1 The Pro Boat ® Endeavor ™ comes with the fiberglass hull built and painted and the RC equipment installed. All that’s left is rigging the sails. The EP RTR Sailboat two-piece mast makes disassembly and transport Owners Manual quick and easy. There is no better way to start enjoying the fun and excitement of RC sailing than...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EP ready-to-run sailboat. This craft has ™ been designed to provide many hours of scale sailing pleasure, without the long hours of assembly usually associated with a model RC sailboat. The Endeavor EP can leisurely be completed in less than an hour. No Building! The Endeavor EP comes almost completely assembled.

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Inspection

    Section 1 – Inspection Carefully remove the boat, boat stand and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat and make certain that no damage is present. If any damage is found, please contact the Pro Boat retailer where the model was purchased. Section 2 –...

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Rigging Installation

    Section 2 – Rigging Installation  5. Locate the main sail boom. Slide the  6. Locate the end of the main sail marked screw through the eyelet and use a "G". Pass the line tied to the main sail Phillips screwdriver to secure the end of through the hole in the rear end of the the boom.

  • Page 5: Section 2 - Rigging Installation

    Section 2 – Rigging Installation  8. Carefully unwrap the top, side rigging  10. Open the rigging clip and attach it to lines. the eye plate marked "C, D." Close the wire clip.  11. Carefully unwrap the mid-line rigging marked "D."...

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Rigging Installation

    Section 2 – Rigging Installation  13. Locate the jib sail boom. The end of  15. Repeat Step 17 for the other end of the jib boom with the cleat should be on the jib sail. the top and nearest the front of the boat. Pass the rigging line from the front of the jib sail into the hole on the end of the boom.

  • Page 7: Section 3 - Main Sail Luft Ring Installation

    Section 3 – Main Sail Luft Ring Installation  1. Locate one main sail luft ring. Open the  3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining ring and insert the small loop of the ring luft rings. through the eyelet in the main sail. The rigging for the main and jib booms are shown in the photos below.

  • Page 8: Section 4 - Adjusting The Rigging Cables

    Section 4 – Adjusting the Rigging Cables  1. Locate the jib stay on rigging lines "C"  2. Adjust the jib stay on the rigging line at and "D" on either side of the boat. Pull up the bow "A" and stern "B" of the boat. carefully on the jib stay to adjust the Tension the rigging lines so the mast is tension so there is no slack in the line.

  • Page 9: Section 6 - Checking The Radio System

    Section 6 – Checking the Radio System Turn on the radio system and test it to make certain it is functioning correctly. First, turn on the transmitter. Next, turn on the switch that controls the receiver. • Moving the right stick of your transmitter will control the rudder.

  • Page 10: Section 7 - Sailing Tips

    Section 7 – Sailing Tips The following will help you get started in sailing. Follow the instructions and understand it takes some practice to become an accomplished yachtsman. Do not sail if the winds are too strong. Best results will occur with winds between 5 and 12 mph. WIND Starboard Tack Port Tack...

  • Page 11: Section 7 - Sailing Tips

    Section 7 – Sailing Tips WIND Wind Abeam Sails: Each at a position of 45° Bearing Away Rudder: In center position Sails: Let both out so as not to shiver Quarter Lee Rudder: To the left Sails: Letting both out a little more Rudder: To the left...

  • Page 12: Section 8 - Performance Tips

    Section 8 – Performance Tips After you have finished rigging the sails, it  2. With the radio system on, move the left will be helpful to trim the sails in order to stick on your transmitter "up" and optimize the performance of your boat. It is manually push the main sail and jib sail often necessary to briefly sail the Endeavor in open.

  • Page 13: Section 8 - Performance Tips

    Section 8 – Performance Tips  3. With the radio system on, move the left  4. Bend the opening of each of the luft stick of your transmitter "down" to close rings after you have secured the main sail the sails.

  • Page 14: Plastic Parts

    Plastic Parts Spreader Masthead Crane Cleat Rigging Line Eye Plate Grommet Boom Plug Mast Holder Gooseneck Boom Pivot Mast Joiner Jib Stay...

  • Page 15: Basic Glossary

    Basic Glossary Beam Reach Port Sailing at approximately 90 degrees to the The left side of the boat (when facing wind source with the wind coming from forward). abeam. Rudder Beating Vertical plate attached at the stern, Sailing toward the wind source or against the controlling the movements of the boat.

  • Page 16: Diagram Of Sailboat Rigging

    Diagram of Sailboat Rigging 49.25 in [1250mm] 42.5 in [1080mm] 65.35 in [1660mm] 42.5 in [1080mm] 19.68 in [500mm] 9.84 in [250mm] 22.83 in [580mm] 11 in [280mm]...

  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Age Recommendation Damage Limits Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, not a toy. This product is not intended for use by INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS children without direct adult supervision. OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE Warranty Period...

  • Page 18: Inspection Or Repairs

    Warranty Information Inspection or Repairs United States: Electronics and engines requiring inspection or If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, repair should be shipped to the following address: please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping Horizon Service Center carton.

  • Page 19: Fcc Information

    Warranty Information FCC Information Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: No. HH20090323 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause Product(s):...
  • Page 20 ® © 2009, Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com Printed 03/2009 15242...

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