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General Precautions
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance
procedures and make sure that you have all the tools
you will need to properly maintain your boat.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions.
Consult the battery manufacturer before use. Caution
should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet
conditions.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult
your transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before
operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or boat where
lightning may be present.
• Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive.
If you choose to run your boat in salt water,
immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after every
use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole
discretion of the modeler.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of
your motor if it has not been certified as water-
resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes
excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the
water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a
wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the
motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the
motor. The additional resistance of operating in water
causes excess strain.
Wet Conditions Maintenance
• Drain any water that has collected in the hull by
removing the drain plug or canopy and tilting the boat
in the appropriate direction to drain the water.
CAUTION:
Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any
loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and disconnect the
ESC and motor. Dry the contacts. If you have an air
compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out
any water that may be inside the recessed connector
housings.
• Remove the drive shaft and all moving parts. Dry and
lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or
if the boat becomes submerged.
NOTICE:
Never use a pressure washer to clean
your boat.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air
to dry the boat and help remove any water that may
have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, fasteners and other metal parts
with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not
spray the motor.
• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and oil)
may continue to drip for a few hours.
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Table of Contents
Transmitter Controls ...................................................... 4
Battery Charger .............................................................. 4
Getting Started ............................................................... 5
Recommended Tools and Materials .............................. 5
Range Check ................................................................... 5
Boating Tips ................................................................... 6
Self-righting .................................................................. 6
When you are Finished ................................................. 6
Maintenance ................................................................... 7
Drivetrain Lubrication..................................................... 7
Propeller Service ........................................................... 7
Rudder Trim .................................................................... 8
Rudder Service .............................................................. 8
Trim Tab Adjustment ...................................................... 8
Trim Fin Adjustment ...................................................... 8
Water Cooling System ................................................... 9
Binding ......................................................................... 9
Failsafe ......................................................................... 9
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ............................................... 9
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 10
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................11
Warranty and Service Contact Information ............... 12
Compliance Information for the European Union .... 13
Replacement Parts ....................................................... 50
Optional Parts .............................................................. 50
Specifications
Length
17 in (430mm)
Beam (width)
4.5 in (114mm)
Hull Material
Plastic
Motor
Dynamite
®
Outrunner BL
marine
motor
ESC
Dynamite 30-amp brushless,
water-cooled
Transmitter
ECX
®
2.4GHz Transmitter
Receiver
ECX 2.4GHz Receiver,
Waterproof
Batteries
11.1V 1400mAh 3S
30C LiPo w/EC3™ connector
4 AA batteries (sold
separately) are required to
operate the transmitter.
17 in (430mm)
4.5in
(114mm)
