Pro Boat PRB4000BDC User Manual

®

Owners Manual

Specifications

Length ....................................................................................30.125 in (765mm)

Overall Length ...........................................................................35.75 in (908mm)

Beam ........................................................................................ 11.0 in (279mm)

Height ....................................................................................... 6.75 in (171mm)

Motor .......................................................... A3630 1800Kv Water-cooled Brushless

Servo ............................................................. Spektrum S100 Metal Gear Hi-torque

Receiver ......................................................................... Spektrum 2.4GHz Marine

Speed Control ............................................................60-amp Waterproof Brushless

Hull Material .......................................................................... Fiberglass Composite

Battery ...... 7.4V 2S 25C Li-Po or 7.2V Sub-C with Deans Connector (2) (not included)

Radio ............................................................................... 2-channel (not included)

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Notice

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the

sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.

horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of

potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical

property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of

property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability

of superficial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of
the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to
the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

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.
Do not attempt disassemble, use with incompatible components or augment product in any
way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This 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 serious injury.

Table of Contents

Notice ................................................................................................................. 2

Meaning of Special Language ................................................................................. 2

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

Recommended Tools and Adhesives ........................................................................ 3

Recommended Radio Equipment and Batteries ......................................................... 3

General Guidelines and Safety Precautions .............................................................. 3

Basic Assembly ....................................................................................................4

Handling Adjustments ........................................................................................... 6

Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 8

Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................. 11

Warranty Services ......................................................................................... 12–13

Compliance Information for the European Union ..................................................... 14

Replacement Parts .............................................................................................. 15

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Recommended Tools and Adhesives

• Needle nose pliers

• Marine grease (PRB0100 or PRB0101)

• Paper towel

• Rubbing alcohol

Recommended Radio Equipment and Batteries

You will need a 2-channel transmitter.
We recommend one of the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum
radio systems using DSM marine technology.

Spektrum Marine compatible
transmitters:

• DX3E (SPM3160)

• DX2.0 (SPM20220)

• DX3.0 (SPM20320)

• DX2S (SPM2120)

• DX3S (SPM3140)

• Pro Boat Pistol Grip 2.4GHz (PRB8060)

• Spektrum and JR DSM2

transmitters

™

, Pro Boat® or JR®

™

aircraft

• Open end wrench: 7mm, 8mm

• Phillips screwdriver: #1

• Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 3mm

• Clear tape (PRB0102)

Batteries

In addition, we recommend the purchase of
one of the following batteries:

• PRB3316 7.2V 5100mAh Ni-MH
with Deans Connector

• DYN5351D 7.4V 3200mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5352D 7.4V 4200mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5360D 7.4V 5300mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5361D 7.4V 6000mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

www.dynamiterc.com

www.spektrumrc.com

General Guidelines and Safety Precautions

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 Stiletto 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
Stiletto in low wake, low wind conditions and
in areas free of people, wildlife and objects.

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.

The Spektrum trademark is used with
permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

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Basic Assembly

Required Equipment and Accessories

Transmitter with batteries
Motor batteries (charged)
Hook and loop tape

 1. Locate the pieces for the boat stand.

The longer side pieces will key to the
shorter end pieces. Use a small amount of
Medium CA to glue the pieces together.

 2. Loosen the fittings securing the hatch

to the hull. Pull the rear of the hatch
away from the hull slightly and then
forward to remove it from the hull.

 3. Remove the clear battery cover from

the hull. Place the motor batteries in the
hull. The rear battery fits under the speed
control, and the forward battery lays flat
in the radio compartment. This keeps the
center of gravity low for the best handling
of your model. Use the hook and loop
tape supplied with your model to keep the
batteries from moving in the hull.

Note: Make sure to center the trims for
both the steering and throttle on your
transmitter.

 4. Move the switch on the transmitter to

the ON position. Connect the batteries to
the battery plugs from the speed control.

Be sure to use a PRB3311 Programming
module to adjust the cutoff voltage when
using Li-Po batteries to protect against over
discharging the batteries.

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The programming module offers other
beneficial adjustments like exponential
throttle curves, and timing adjustments. Visit
ProBoatModels.com and search "Programming
Module" for further details.

 6. Check the operation of the steering

in relationship to the steering wheel.
When the wheel is rotated clockwise,
the outboard motor must move right as
shown. If not, follow the instructions from
the radio to set the servo reversing for the
steering.

Note: It is recommended to bind the
receiver to the transmitter at this time.
Follow the instructions provided with your
radio system for this procedure. Stay
clear of the propeller in case the motor
begins to operate unexpectedly.

 5. Place the clear battery cover back

into position. We suggest using clear
tape around the edge of the cover to
keep water from entering the battery
compartment.

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 7. Check the operation of the propeller in

relationship to the throttle trigger. When
the trigger is pulled in, the propeller must
rotate counterclockwise as shown. If not,
follow the instructions from the radio to
set the servo reversing for the throttle.
The recommended amount of steering
response for initial setup is 30mm left
and right from center as measured from
the rear of the skeg (lowest part of the
outboard).

Handling Adjustments

There are several adjustments necessary
to getting the best handling characteristics
from the Stiletto. Begin your first run with
the batteries centered in the radio box, the
motor height centered and the trim angle set
slightly upwards.

Trim

Up Trim (lifting the rear of the outboard) will
raise the bow of the boat out of the water
and have the least resistance in the water but
excessive adjustments can cause cavitation
and porpoising.

Down Trim (lowering the rear of the
outboard) will make the boat more stable in
rougher water and eliminate porpoising but
may cause the boat to spin out while turning.

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Use a 3mm hex wrench and 7mm open end
wrench to loosen the two bolts that attach
the motor to the mount to adjust the trim.

Use a 3mm hex wrench to loosen the four
bolts that attach the motor mount to the hull
to adjust the height.

Finding the proper trim angle will allow the
boat to turn correctly without sacrificing high­end performance.

Outboard Height

Lowering the outboard will increase steering
response but excessive lowering can increase
resistance that can decrease top speeds.

Excessively raising the outboard can cause
hooking and lessen the ability to turn. This
can also cause cavitation.

Center of Gravity

Moving the batteries to the front or back can
significantly affect the boat's performance.
Move the batteries toward the rear of the
boat to raise the front of the hull out of the
water for increased speed.

Move the batteries to the front of the boat
for faster initial acceleration, to eliminate
porpoising and increase stability.

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Maintenance

Required Tools and Lubricants

Needle nose pliers
Marine grease
Paper towel
Rubbing alcohol
Open end wrench: 7mm, 8mm

Phillips screwdriver: #1

Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 3mm

Checking the Steering Cables

It will be necessary to check the steering
cables to make sure they have not stretched
over time. Loose cables may cause your boat
to wander right and left and make it difficult
to trim.

 1. Check the steering cables, making sure

they are tight and the steering is slop­free. Use needle nose pliers to tighten the
nuts against the clevis to keep the cables
from vibrating loose.

Lubricating the Flex Shaft

Lubricating the drive system is vital to the life
of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a
water seal, keeping water from entering the
hull through the stuffing box.

Lubricate the drive shaft, propeller shaft
and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours
of operation.

 1. Use a thin 8mm open end wrench to

remove the brass ferrule from the lower
end of the motor.

Note: The threads on the brass ferrule
are reverse threaded. Make sure to
review the photo before removing the
ferrule.

 2. Carefully remove the brass ferrule from

the lower end.

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 3. Use needle nose pliers to grab the flex

shaft, removing it from the lower end.

 4. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol

to clean the flex shaft.

 6. Apply a small amount of Pro Boat

Marine grease (PRB0100) through the
small hole in the brass ferrule to lubricate
the propeller shaft.

 7. Reverse the previous steps to

reassemble the flex drive in the motor.
You will need to rotate the parts slightly
so they key back together correctly
during assembly.

 5. Apply a waterproof marine grease to

the flex shaft. We recommend the Pro
Boat marine grease available at your local
hobby dealer.

Removing the Motor Cover

The cooling lines are located under the motor
cover. If you find water is not flowing through
the lines, you will need to remove the motor
cover and check the lines for blockage.

 1. There are four screws on the motor

cover you will need to remove to access
the motor and cooling tubes.

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Checking the Steering Setscrews

It may be necessary to tighten the setscrews
attaching the steering arm and shaft to the
motor mount if your boat is proving difficult
to trim or the steering is sloppy. To access
the setscrews you will need to remove the
motor from the mount.

 1. Use a 3mm hex wrench and 7mm open

end wrench to remove the two bolts that
attach the motor to the mount.

 3. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten

the setscrew securing the steering arm
to the steering shaft. Use threadlock on
the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating
loose.

 2. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten

the setscrews securing the motor mount
to the steering shaft. Use threadlock
on the setscrews to prevent them from
vibrating loose.

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Warranty and Repair Policy

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.

Limited Warranty

Horizon reserves the right to change or modify
this warranty without notice and disclaims all
other warranties, express or implied.

(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.

(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).

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Warranty Services

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 productsupport@
horizonhobby.com, 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.

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Warranty Services

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 1/2 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)

Horizon Service Center

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois

61822 USA

[e-mail]

877-504-0233

(All other products)

Horizon Product Support

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois

61822 USA

[e-mail]

877-504-0233

United Kingdom

Horizon Hobby Limited

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Staple Tye

Harlow, Essex

CM18 7NS

United Kingdom

[e-mail]

[phone]

Germany

France

Horizon Technischer Service

Hamburger Str. 10

25335 Elmshorn

Germany

[e-mail]

[phone]

Horizon Hobby SAS

14 Rue Gustave Eiffel

Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin

91230 Montgeron

[phone]

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Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with
ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. HH2010052002

Product(s): Pro Boat Stiletto

BindNDrive

Item Number(s): PRB4000BD

Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above
is in conformity with the requirements of
the specifications listed below, following the
provisions of the European R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC:

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 collection 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.

EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC

requirements

Signed for and on behalf of:

Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
May 20, 2010

Steven A. Hall

Vice President

International Operations and Risk
Management

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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Replacement Parts

Go to ProBoatModels.com to see photos of the replacement parts listed under Stiletto. If you
have any questions concerning the setup or running of your model, please see page 14 to
contact the appropriate Horizon service center.

Main Components

PRB4001 Hull only
PRB4002 Cowl
PRB4003 Boat Stand
PRB4004 Drain Plug (2)
PRB4005 Cowl Screw
PRB4006 Outboard Mounting Screw (4)
PRB4007 Steering Set
PRB4008 Silicone Tubing
PRB4009 Radio Box Cover
PRB4010 Battery Cover
PRB4011 Switch Mount
PRB4012 Antenna Tube
PRB4013 Servo Wheel
PRB4014 Bellows (5)

Outboard and Power system

PRB4016 Outboard Hood
PRB4017 A3630-1800Kv

Water-cooled Motor
PRB4018 60-amp Brushless ESC
PRB4019 Stainless Propeller
PRB4020 Outboard without Motor
PRB4021 Steering Mount
PRB4022 Pivot Mount
PRB4023 Control Horn
PRB4024 Outboard Case (left)
PRB4025 Outboard Case (right)
PRB4026 Motor Mount
PRB4027 Brass Ferrule
PRB4028 Stub Shaft
PRB4029 Drive Dog
PRB4030 Motor Coupler
PRB4031 Water Pickup
PRB4032 Pivot Shaft
PRB4033 Flexshaft
PRB4034 Nylon Bushing
PRB4035 Screw Set
PRB4036 Flexshaft Liner
PRB4037 Shear Pin

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