Manual Addendum
Stealthwake
™
231
EN
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Boat will not respond to throttle
but responds to other controls
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Reduced runtime or boat
underpowered
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F]) before use
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the prop strut Loosen motor coupling on flex shaft and move flex shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on flex shaft Fully lubricate flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or
propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller
Boat will not Bind (during
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and
reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object,
wireless source or another transmitter
Move the boat and transmitter to another location and attempt
binding again
Another compatible transmitter is powered on
within range of the receiver
Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you are trying
to bind
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect (after
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and
reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object,
wireless source or another transmitter
Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt to connect
again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in the water
or takes on water
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on the hull
before returning the boat to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the bow or down a small
amount to lower the bow
Boat tends to turn one direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for straight running
when control is at neutral
Vertical fins of trim tabs are angled incorrectly
Angle the fins a small amount right or left so that the boat goes
straight when the rudder is at neutral
Rudder does not move
Rudder, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Steering servo wire is damaged or connections are
loose
Do a check of steering servo wires and connections, connect or
replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly Re-bind
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is
damaged
Replace ESC
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmitter
appropriately
Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes
Motor power pulses then
motor loses power
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no longer performing
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
Troubleshooting Guide
Stealthwake
TM
23
23-INCH DEEP V BRUSHED RTR
Part # Description
DYNM2210 ESC: Stealthwake 23
DYNS1215 Motor: Stealthwake 23
ECX13002 Radio: Stealthwake 23
ECX13003 Receiver: Stealthwake 23
PRB281024 Hull and Decal: Stealthwake 23
PRB281025 Canopy: Stealthwake 23
PRB281026 Trim Tabs & Turn Fins: Stealthewake 23
Part # Description
PRB282015 Motor Mount:Stealthwake 23
PRB282016 Driveshaft & Stuffing Tube:Stealthwake 23
PRB282017 Propeller: Stealthwake 23
PRB286011 Motor Coupler, 3.3mm (Motor)/3mm (Flexshaft)
PRB286012 Rudder Pushrod Set: Stealthwake 23
PRB281027 Rudder & Rudder Mount Set: Stealthwake 23