I L L U S I O N
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To check the CG, mark the bottom of the hull at 10-
1/2 and 12 inches.
With the boat completely ready to run, except fuel,
set the boat on a long dowel or skinny (1/4 inch)
stick.
Roll or slide the boat forward and back until it
balances. If it is within the two marks, you’re good
to go.
If needed, you can add some weight in front of the
radio box for balance.
We recommend that you run the boat first, and only
add weight if you can’t trim the boat otherwise.
Running
Under no circumstances should you ever run a
marine engine for an extended time without cooling
water.
At the pond
Make sure your transmitter and receiver batteries
are fresh, or fully charged.
Do a range check with your transmitter antenna
down, and note the distance. You should do a
range check every day that you run. Should a
problem arise, you can fix it before you damage
anything. Tape the lid on the radio box with radio
box tape, or use Scotch Plastic Tape. Regular tape
leaves a residue.
Make sure that your prop is sharp and balanced.
