6
Launching and Driving Your
Miss Seattle Hydroplane
Place the boat in water that is at least 12" (305 mm) deep. Make
sure the water is free of weeds, sticks or other floating debris.
Your Miss Seattle is FAST and is designed to turn right. Left
hand turns should only be performed at lower speeds. It is best
to be aggressive with the throttle to overcome any cavatation
that the boat might encounter as it starts to move forward. It’s
also a good idea to run in a larger pond. Running your Miss
Seattle in a small pool should be avoided.
After you have completed a run, FIRST unplug the LiPo
battery. This safely powers down the boat before turning off
your transmitter.
IMPORTANT:
If your boat takes on a large amount of water
and stalls, don’t worry.
Foam flotation will keep it from
sinking.
You will have to retrieve the boat and remove the
canopy to release any water that might have entered. If the
inside is flooded, remove the transom plug from the back of
the boat and let the water drain. Allow the boat to fully dry
before operating it again. Remember to re-install the transom
plug before running.
Maintenance
It is important to remove and re-lubricate the driveshaft after
running for the day. Make sure the battery pack is unplugged.
You will need a 2mm hex wrench, GrimRacer Cable Grease
and some paper towels.
Using a 2mm hex wrench, loosen the screws holding the drive
cable to the motor coupler. It is important to note that there
are two set screws holding the shaft in position.
Slip the driveshaft out the back of the boat. Wipe off any grease
and water that might be on the shaft.Using GrimRacer Speed
Grease, apply a small amount to the shaft and slide it back
into the boat. Be careful to align the driveshaft to the hole in
the end of the motor coupler.
Leave about a 1/16" [2mm] gap between the front of the
drive dog and the back of the brass tube. Retighten the shaft
coupler screws.
