Pro Boat PRB3900 User Manual
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WidowMaker 22 Brushless Electric Powered Deep-V
Owners Manual
Specifications
Hull Length .................................................................................... 22 in (558mm)
Beam ........................................................................................... 6.5 in (165mm)
Motor ............................................................. Water-cooled Hi-performance 2900Kv
Radio System............................................................Pro Boat AM 27MHz Pistol-grip
Drive System .......................................... Direct Drive with Adjustable Propeller Strut
Steering System .......................................... Offset Rudder with Built-in Water Pickup
Speed Control ............................... Water-cooled 30-Amp Brushless ESC with Reverse
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP Ready-To-Run
boat. Please read these instructions carefully
before attempting to operate your boat.
The WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP comes
Ready-To-Run with the Pro Boat 27MHz AM
radio system and electronic speed controller
already installed. All assembly and building is
done at the factory, allowing you to quickly
get your boat running.
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................2
Inspection ...........................................................................................................2
General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Items ..................................................................................... 3
Contents .............................................................................................................4
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand .................................................................... 4
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries .......................................................... 4
Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack .....................................................................5
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter ....................................................................... 6
Section 5: Checking the Radio System ................................................................ 6–7
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water ................................................................ 8
Section 7: Handling Adjustment .............................................................................8
Section 8: Maintenance ......................................................................................... 9
Section 9: Speed Control Programming ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft ..............................................................9–10
Section 11: Warranty Information.................................................................... 11–13
Section 12: Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 14
Operating Notes ................................................................................................. 15
Inspection
Carefully remove the boat and radio
transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat
to make sure no damage is present. If you
notice damage is present, please contact the
hobby shop where you purchased it.
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General Guidelines
It is important that you read and follow this
instruction manual, along with the radio
system 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 WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V
for many years to come.
When operating the boat, stay clear of
people, full-scale boats, stationary objects
and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the
WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V 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, and the propeller
for damage and loose screws 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.
Additional Required Items
You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:
• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter
• 1-7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Deans Connector (PRB3313 or PRB3314) or 1-7.4V Li-Po 25C
Battery (DYN5360D)
• Prophet Plus AC/DC Charger (DYN4036) or for Li-Po batteries, the AC/DC LiPo Charger
(DYN4060)
• Tamiya/Deans adapter (PRB3312)
PRB3313
3600mAh
PRB3314
4200mAh
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Contents
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand
Attach the side stand pieces by interlocking
them into the end pieces as shown. Secure
the interlocking pieces with medium CA or
epoxy. Make certain you allow the adhesive
to fully cure before placing your boat on
the stand.
• Assembled WidowMaker 22
Brushless EP RTR
• Pro Boat radio transmitter
• Boat stand
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Install 8 AA alkaline batteries into the
transmitter, following the instructions
provided for your radio system.
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Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack
Carefully remove the hatch from the hull.
Follow the instructions included with your fast
charger to ensure a safe charge.
Attach the hook and loop material to the
batteries and the battery boxes.
The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes
pre-wired with a Deans connector. Use
a 6-cell battery pack listed below for
optimum performance.
• PRB3313 7.2V 3600mAh
w/Deans Connector
• PRB3314 7.2V 4200mAh
w/Deans Connectors
• DYN5360D 7.4V 5300mAh 25C Li-Po
w/Deans connector
Due to the high current demands of
a brushless powered boat, Pro Boat
recommends only the batteries listed
above or equivalent.
Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312)
to allow you to charge the PRB3313 and
PRB3314 batteries with Deans connectors
with conventional chargers that use Tamiyastyle connectors.
Install a fully charged battery pack into
the hull.
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