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Sailing Checklist

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

The radio system is 

not connected

Your transmitter and receiver 

are too close together.

Move the transmitter to 1 to 3 meters away from 

the receiver.

Too much interference in the 

area.

Try in an area with less metal objects in the 

vicinity.

The transmitter is not bound

to the receiver.

Rebind your transmitter to the receiver.

The receiver not 

responding to the 

transmitter

Low battery voltage.

Replace with new batteries.

Loose or damaged wires 

between the batteries and the

receiver.

Check the wires and connection between the 

battery and the receiver, and replace or repair

as necessary.

Boat tends to turn 

one direction

Rudder or rudder trim is not 

centered.

Repair or adjust rudder and rudder trim until the 

boat is running straight when rudder stick is in 

neutral position.

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. Check that the sails, fittings and rigging are properly installed and adjusted. 

2. Sail the boat in an appropriately sized fresh body of water (not in salt water).

3. After sailing, turn receiver power off first. 

4. Always turn the transmitter off last. 

5. Drain any water that may have entered the hull. There is a drain plug on the transom. 

6. Allow the interior of the boat to dry before storing.  

Summary of Contents for 650

Page 1: ...ications Hull Width 135 mm 5 3 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 Batteries 8 AA included Servos Sail winch servo and rudder servo Quick...

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Page 3: ...keep moving parts clean Introduction Whether you re a first timer or have years of experience as an RC boating enthusiast the Rage RC Eclipse 650 sailboat is the ideal sailboat for you The Eclipse 650...

Page 4: ...udder 8 Backstay Rigging 9 Long Mast 10 Jib Sail w Boom 11 Main Sail w Boom 12 HM5x25mm Screw 13 HM5x50mm Screw 14 Luff Rings 3 15 PWA 2x10x8mm 2 16 Clip Rudder 17 Rubber Gaskets 2 18 Dyneema Cord 19...

Page 5: ...arm Connect with a clip making sure the rudder is able to rotate freely Then insert the push rod through the connector on the rudder arm Make sure the rudder is centered and tighten the allen screw wi...

Page 6: ...does not need to be connected to the rear mounts of the swivel 45mm 210mm 120mm 15mm 65mm 110mm 165mm 9 Raise the sail and place the plastic swivel on top of the short mast Insert the metal backstay c...

Page 7: ...e eyelet from the deck hook and attach it to the front silicone ring on the jib boom Slide the bowsie to tighten the line in order to position the jib in front of the main mast 15 Untape the line from...

Page 8: ...slack in the sail so that it can catch the wind Generally in strong wind conditions the sail needs more slack and in gentle conditions it can be tighter 2 Silicone ring 5 is used to adjust the angle...

Page 9: ...rommet to tighten or loosen the jib sail 22 Move the bowsie at the rear of jib sail to tighten or loosen the jib sail leg 23 Move the bowsie on the foredeck to adjust the distance between the jib boom...

Page 10: ...LED will blink from 3 5 seconds while binding automatically 4 When the LED stops flashing binding is complete and the Eclipse 650 is ready to run Antenna Loosen this screw Power Channel ELEV Rudder St...

Page 11: ...sails Both sails will expand to the left or right depending on the wind direction 2 The rudder stick controls rudder movement to the left or right 3 Sail trim rudder trim switch allows you to adjust...

Page 12: ...er Keep turning to center position if the sails stop flapping 45 Sailing Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 Never sail in running water such as streams or rivers as it is easy to lose control 2 Never swi...

Page 13: ...replace or repair as necessary Boat tends to turn one direction Rudder or rudder trim is not centered Repair or adjust rudder and rudder trim until the boat is running straight when rudder stick is in...

Page 14: ...sies 20 Eclipse Eclipse 650 Deck Eyelets and Screws 20 Eclipse Eclipse 650 Clevis 20 Eclipse Eclipse 650 Silicone Rings 10 Eclipse Eclipse 650 Keel Full Set Eclipse Eclipse 650 Silicone Lead Collar 2...

Page 15: ...THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE R...

Page 16: ...MADE IN CHINA 2014 2021 HRP Printed in China...

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