
Boat does not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Throttle servo travel is lower than
100%
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or
propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Drive dog is too close
Too little lubrication on shaft Fully lubricate shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or
greater
Replace boat battery and follow battery
instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align
parts
Replace battery or use a larger capacity
battery
Loosen coupling at shaft and move away
shaft a small amount
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
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Boat does not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat does not bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Boat does not link (after
binding) to transmitter
Boat tends to dive in
water or takes on water
Throttle servo travel is lower than
100%
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged
Blocking or friction on shaft or
propeller
Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Drive dog is too close
Too little lubrication on shaft Fully lubricate shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Transmitter is too near boat during
binding process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Bind plug is not installed correctly Install bind plug and bind boat to transmitter
Boat battery/ Transmitter battery
charge is too low
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Transmitter is too near boat during
linking process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Bind plug is left installed
Boat battery/transmitter battery
charge is too low
Transmitter may have been bound to
a different boat (using different DSM
Protocol)
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
The boat hull is not completely closed
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on
the back of the boat
Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or
greater
Replace boat battery and follow battery
instructions
Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align
parts
Replace battery or use a larger capacity
battery
Loosen coupling at shaft and move away
shaft a small amount
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
Move powered transmi tter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to
boat
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Replace/recharge batteries
Move powered transmitter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to
boat
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Rebind transmitter to boat and remove bind
plug before cycling power
Replace/recharge batteries
Bind boat to transmitter
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is
fully closed on the hull before re turning the
boat to the water
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to
lift the bow or down a small amount to lower
the bow
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Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder does not move
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed
Motor or ESC overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
Boat does not link (after
binding) to transmitter
Vertical ns of trim tabs are angled
incorrectly
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Wire is damaged or connections are
loose
Transmitter is not bound correctly or
the incorrect boat was selected
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of
the ESC is damaged
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage
Cut off (LVC)
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
Battery Crating might be too small Use recommended battery
Transmitter is too near boat during
linking process
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Bind plug is left installed
Boat battery/transmitter battery
charge is too low
Transmitter may have been bound
to a different (using different DSM
Protocol)
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
trim for straight running when control is at
neutral
Angle the ns a small amount right or left so
that the boat goes straight when the rudder
is at neutral
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
controls
Do a check of wires and connections,
connect or replace as needed
Rebind or select correct boat in transmitter
Replace ESC
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust
controls on transmitter appropriately
Recharge boat battery or replace battery
that is no longer performing
Move powered transmitter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to
boat
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Rebind transmitter to boat and remove bind
plug before cycling power
Replace/recharge batteries
Bind boat to transmitter
10 / 12