Westward
Battery Installation
1. Align the polarity (+ and -) of 4 fully charged AA
batteries with the markings in the battery holder
and install the batteries.
2. Install the battery holder in the boat.
3. Before you sail, connect the holder connector to the
+ and - BD (bind) port pins on the included Spektrum
MR200 receiver.
NOTICE:
Always attach the red (+) wired connector
to the + pin and the black (-) wired connector to the
– pin or damage to the receiver will occur.
4. Arrange the antenna wires of the MR200 receiver in
the boat so that the wires are at a right or nearly 90
degree angle to each other. Use clear tape as needed
to hold the antenna wire in the boat to help your boat
get the best transmitter reception.
Install the battery holder and the receiver so that no
parts interfere with movement of the servos and
control lines.
5. Install the hatch on the boat.
Tip:
We recommend applying tape (PRB0102, sold
separately) over the hatch and hull to keep out water.
Control Direction Test
Perform a control direction test to see how quickly your
sailboat responds to transmitter controls. In gusty wind
conditions, knowing how fast your sailboat responds can
make the difference between easy sailing and sinking
your boat.
Ensure your boat and transmitter are bound before
doing these tests (see Binding). Move the controls on the
transmitter to ensure the rudder and sails move correctly
and in the proper direction. Ensure the rudder moves
freely and that the winch servo takes in and releases
control lines appropriately.
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Move the Rudder Control (C) on the transmitter to the
right. The rear edge of the rudder should move to the
right. Move the stick on the transmitter to the left.
The rear edge of the rudder should move to the left.
Use the STR (steering) reversing switch if the direction
is reversed.
Tip:
If you find the boat is turning too quickly,
adjust the Steering (ST) Rate knob on the top
of the transmitter.
Move the Winch Control (A) up on the transmitter.
The winch in the boat will release control lines, so use
one hand to move the sails to the right or left. Move
the stick down on the transmitter. The winch will
pull in control lines.
Use the Throttle (THR) reversing switch on your
transmitter if you need to reverse the direction
the winch pulls in or releases control lines.
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