Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Boat does not
respond to the
transmitter
Boat receiver is not bound to the transmitter Bind the receiver to the transmitter
Low or no power
Replace/recharge batteries
Ensure connections are secure and powered on
Fouled or broken sails, lines or servo
Straighten, tighten or replace damaged parts
Boat moves too
fast or too slow for
the wind and water
conditions
Rigging may be worn
Repair or replace damaged parts
Sails may be adjusted too tight
Loosen or adjust the sail rigging for wind and
water conditions
Steering rate incorrect on the transmitter for
the wind and water conditions
Adjust the steering rate
Vegetation or other obstacles block the
rudder, keel or sails
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder,
keel or sails
Boat tends to turn
one direction
Sails are not centered
Center and adjust the sails and control lines for
the wind and water conditions
Rudder is not centered
Adjust or repair rudder, connectors or servo
Boat tends to drift
Sails are not centered
Center and adjust the sails and control lines for
the wind and water conditions
The rigging is worn or broken
Repair or replace damaged rigging
Rudder is not centered
Adjust or repair rudder, connectors or servo
Boat tends to dive in
the water or takes on
water
Sails are rigged too high or low on the mast Adjust the tightness of the rigging at the top
corner and bottom of each sail
Sails are tied too tight
Loosen lines
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before returning the boat to
the water
Winch does
not respond to
transmitter, while
rudder does
Winch servo is disconnected
Connect servo to receiver
Winch, servo, line or other parts are blocked
or damaged
Repair or replace parts
Servo travel is too low
Adjust travel
Trim is incorrect
Adjust winch line or transmitter trim
Boat will not BIND
(during binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during binding
process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Bind button on the receiver was not
pressed
Press the bind button on the receiver
Low or no power
Replace/recharge batteries
Ensure connections are secure and powered on
Boat will not connect
(after binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is
too low
Replace/recharge batteries
Transmitter may have been bound to a
different model
Bind boat to transmitter
Controls reversed
Transmitter settings are reversed
Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust
controls on transmitter appropriately
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