Pro Boat PRB2800T User Manual

Blackjack

.18-Size Nitro-Powered Catamaran Boat

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26 Super Sport Assembly Manual

Specifications

Total Length ........................................................................................26 in (660mm)

Beam .................................................................................................11.5 in (287mm)

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Engine ....................... Pro Boat

Radio System...........................................................................Pro Boat AM 27MHz

Weight ...................................................................................................6.3 lb (2.8 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity .............................................................................. 12 oz (0.35 l)

.18 Marine w/Tiger Drive and Tuned Exhaust

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Introduction

General Guidelines

Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat® Blackjack 26 SS Catamaran. You are just minutes from
one of the most thrilling experiences that the radio control hobby has to offer.

The Pro Boat Blackjack 26 SS is a professionally built, ready-to-run Catamaran fiberglass composite model.
Powered by the potent Pro Boat .18 marine engine, you will be able to race across the water at speeds
in excess of 30 mph!

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly. You also need to read the included Pro Boat .18 engine manual, along
with the Pro Boat radio system manual.

It is very important that you operate this boat responsibly. With proper care and maintenance, you will be
able to enjoy your Blackjack 26 SS for many years to come.

Carefully unpack your Blackjack 26 SS and examine the boat and its contents. The box should contain the
Blackjack 26 SS RTR with radio installed, a boat stand and the Pro Boat radio transmitter. If you are missing
any of these items or notice any damage, immediately contact the place of purchase.

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

General Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ............................................................. 3

Limited Warranty Period ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability ................................................................................................................ 4

Additional Required Items ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................ 6

Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ........................................................................................................................... 7

Section 2: Installation of Receiver and Transmitter Batteries ............................................................................ 8

Section 3: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System ................................................................................... 10

Section 4: Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................................10

Section 5: The Pro Boat .18 Marine Engine .........................................................................................................11

Section 6: Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................................. 12

Section 7: Hull Care .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Section 8: Handling Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 14

Section 9: Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................................... 15

Section 10: Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Section 11: Blackjack 26 SS Replacement Parts..................................................................................................18

Section 12: Operating Notes ..................................................................................................................................19

Section 13: Appendix .................................................................................................................................................20

It is important that you read and follow this
instruction manual, along with the radio system
manual and the engine manual, before you run this
exciting boat. Failure to read and understand the
manual could result in personal injury, property
damage or permanent damage to your boat. It is
also important to run your boat responsibly. With
proper care and maintenance, you will be able to
proudly enjoy your Blackjack 26 SS for many years
to come.

This boat has been designed to race in an oval path,
just like its full-scale counterpart. At high speeds
do not attempt turns to the left, as the boat may
become unstable. If you have to turn left, do so in a
large diameter turn and at slow speeds.

When operating the boat, stay clear of people,
full-scale boats, stationary objects and wildlife. It is
preferable to operate the Blackjack 26 SS in low
wake, low wind conditions and in areas free of
people, wildlife and objects.

Before you operate your model, make sure that
your frequency is clear. If someone is operating on
the same frequency, both models could go out of
control, possibly causing damage to the models or
to others. Check all of the hardware, manifold, pipe
and propeller for security before and after each run.

If at any time while operating your model you
sense any abnormal function, end your operation
immediately. Do not operate your boat again until
you are certain the problem has been corrected.

Always stay clear of the propeller.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility
to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Limited Warranty Period

Exclusive Warranty-Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon
warranties that the Products purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship at the date of purchase by the
Purchaser.

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Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability

Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability (continued)

Limited Warranty

(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
(“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only
those Products purchased from an authorized
Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not
covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is
required for warranty claims. Further, Horizon
reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice and disclaims all other
warranties, express or implied.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT.
THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.

(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation
hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option,
(i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by
Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect,
these are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies.
Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all
equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of
Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic
damage or damage due to acts of God, accident,
misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of or to any part of the Product. This
warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any
goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by
Horizon before shipment.

Damage Limits:

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR

COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH
CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further,
in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the
individual price of the Product on which liability
is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use,
setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no
liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup
or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this
Product, you are advised to return this Product
immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law
(without regard to conflict of law principals).

Safety Precautions:

This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a
toy. It must be operated with caution and common
sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this Product in a safe and
responsible manner could result in injury or damage
to the Product or other property. This Product
is not intended for use by children without direct
adult supervision. The Product manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup
or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or injury.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs:

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase
cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once
assembly, setup or use of the Product has been
started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will
enable Horizon to better answer your questions
and service you in the event that you may need any
assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct
your email to [e-mail],
or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service
technician.

Inspection or Repairs

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired,
please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping
carton. Please note that original boxes may be
included, but are not designed to withstand the
rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship
via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance
for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not
responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is
accepted at our facility. A Service Repair Request
is available at www.horizonhobby.com on the
“Support” tab. If you do not have internet access,
please include a letter with your complete name,
street address, email address and phone number
where you can be reached during business days,
your RMA number, a list of the included items,
method of payment for any non-warranty expenses
and a brief summary of the problem. Your original
sales receipt must also be included for warranty
consideration. Be sure your name, address, and
RMA number are clearly written on the outside of
the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

To receive warranty service, you must include your
original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Provided warranty conditions have been met,
your Product will be repaired or replaced free of
charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the
sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair not be covered by warranty
the repair will be completed and payment will be
required without notification or estimate of the
expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the
retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for
repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair
without notification. Repair estimates are available
upon request. You must include this request with
your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be
billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you
will be billed for return freight. Please advise us of
your preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts
money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa,

MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
If you choose to pay by credit card, please include
your credit card number and expiration date. Any
repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will
be considered abandoned and will be disposed of
accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only
available on electronics and model engines.

United States

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or
repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Service Center

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other Products requiring warranty inspection or
repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Product Support

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at
[e-mail]
with any questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.

United Kingdom

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or
repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Staple Tye

Southern Way

Harlow

Essex CM18 7NS

United Kingdom

Please call [phone] or email sales@
horizonhobby.co.uk with any questions or concerns
regarding this product or warranty.

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Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability (continued)

Germany

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or
repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Technischer Service

Otto Hahn Str. 9a

25337 Elmshorn

Germany

Please call [phone] or
[e-mail] with any questions or
concerns regarding this product or warranty.

Additional Required Items

Contents

• Assembled Blackjack 26 SS Nitro RTR

• Pro Boat radio transmitter

• Boat stand

• Electric engine starter

Although the Blackjack 26 SS comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few tools to get
your boat ready to run. You will need the following:

Blue Thunder™ 20% Fuel (quart) (DYN2320)

500cc Fuel Bottle (DYN2003) or

Fast Tap™ Quart Bottle Spout (DYN2009)

Glow Plug Wrench (DYN2510)

Ni-Cd Glow Driver (DYN1925)

12 AA alkaline batteries (8 for the transmitter and

4 for the receiver)

7.2V Battery (DYN1000) for electric starter

Battery Charger (DYN4051) for electric starter

Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies

In addition to the items needed to run the Blackjack 26 SS, we recommend that you carry the following in
your field box:

Engine Tuning Screwdriver (DYN2775)

Replacement Glow Plugs (DYN2508 or DYN2500)

Hex driver/Allen wrench (2.5mm)

Cable grease to lubricate drive shaft (PRB0100)

Clean towels

AA alkaline batteries

Adjustable wrench (small)

Extra propellers

Section 1: Building the Boat Stand

 1. There are 4 plywood pieces. The 2 short

plywood pieces are the ends of the boat stand.

 2. Attach the 2 long plywood pieces of the

interlocking boat stand to the end of one of the
short plywood pieces. Repeat with the remaining
short plywood piece.

 3. Secure the interlocking boat stand with thick

CA or epoxy.