BlackJack 26 Assembly Manual .15-Size Nitro-Powered Catamaran Boat Specifications Total length..........................................................................................26 in (660mm) Beam..................................................................................................11.5 in (287mm) Engine..................................DYN .15 Marine w/Tiger Drive and Tuned Exhaust Radio System...........................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat™ BlackJack 26 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 is a professionally built, ready-to-run Catamaran fiberglass composite model. Powered by the potent Dynamite® .15 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 Dynamite .
General Guidelines 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 is 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 for many years to come.
Limited Warranty and Limits of 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. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability (continued) Questions or Assistance Non-Warranty Repairs 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. Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs.
Additional Required Items Although the BlackJack 26 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: Ni-Cd Glow Driver (DYN1925) 12 “AA” alkaline batteries (8 for the transmitter and 4 for the receiver) 7.
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. Section 2: Installation of Receiver and Transmitter Batteries Receiver Batteries 1. Remove the knurled aluminum nut securing the cockpit.
Section 2: Receiver and Transmitter Batteries (continued) Transmitter Batteries 1. Remove the transmitter from the box. 2. Remove the hex screws that secure the clear lid on the radio box. 2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter. 3. Remove the dry cell battery holder from the radio box and unwrap the foam from around the dry cell battery holder. Install 4 “AA” alkaline batteries as shown. Note the proper polarity. Wrap the battery box in foam. 3.
Section 3: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System Before the first run of the BlackJack 26, you should check the radio for proper operation and to ensure proper control movement of the rudder and throttle. Also ensure that the antenna on the boat is extended properly and that all batteries are in working condition. 3. If everything appears to be operating correctly, raise the antenna and start the engine (refer to Section 6 of this manual and to the separate Dynamite .15 engine manual).
Section 5: Hull Care BlackJack 26 looking new, you should apply a wax coating to the top of the hull as used on automotive finishes to prevent oxidation and to further protect against damage caused by fuel and other harmful chemicals. The hull of the BlackJack 26 is finished using the highest quality paints and the most advanced painting methods available. The base coat/clear cote technique delivers an amazing shine that is as durable as it is beautiful.
Section 8: The Dynamite .15 Marine Engine Water-Cooled Engine Because the Dynamite® .15 engine is water-cooled and not air-cooled, make sure that you do not run the engine for an extended amount of time outside of the water. Continuously monitor the water outlet when the boat is running to make sure that water is flowing through the engine head. If the water does not reach the head to cool it, the engine will overheat and fail. This will cause permanent damage to the engine.
Section 9: Starting the Engine Hand-Held Starter Operation Fill the fuel tank with 20% glow fuel and attach a fully charged glow driver to the glow plug. 1. Fully charge a 7.2V sub-C battery pack and install it in the starter as shown. Turn on the radio system and insert the starting wand into the Tiger Drive; actuate the starting switch until the engine begins to run.
Section 9: Starting the Engine (continued) Breaking in Your Engine The first start-up of the engine is the most critical moment of the engine’s life, dictating how the engine will perform from that time forward. Turn on your radio system and attach a fully charged glow igniter (DYN1925) to the glow plug. Start the engine with the electric starter as described in Section 8. Needle Settings When adjusting the settings, always adjust the needles in small increments, about 1⁄16 of a full turn at a time.
Section 10: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Engine will not start Engine is not primed: Put a few drops of fuel into the carburetor venturi and restart Out of fuel: fill fuel tank Improper fuel: use 20% Blue Thunder™ Improper glow plug: install proper glow plug Glow igniter not charged: charge igniter Dead glow plug: replace Flooded engine: remove glow plug, invert boat and engage the Tiger Drive to remove raw fuel from the engine Engine starts, then dies Pressure line blocked or unhooked: conn
Section 11: Maintenance Lubrication It is important to lubricate the flex shaft of the BlackJack 26 with waterproof cable grease after every two hours of operation. The Pro Boat™ BlackJack 26 should provide many hours of exciting high-speed racing fun with just minor maintenance. Preventative maintenance is very important. Taking the time to ensure that all the setscrews and bolts are tight before each operation of the boat will prevent many problems.
Section 11: Maintenance (continued) Remove the drive shaft by sliding it out of the stuffing box. Loosen (do not remove) the retaining nut by holding the collet with a 10mm wrench and unscrew the retaining nut with another 10mm wrench or crescent wrench. Carefully note how the drive shaft and prop are factory installed. This is important so that when you have finished lubricating the drive shaft, you can correctly re-install the drive shaft.
Section 12: BlackJack 26 Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the BlackJack 26, please see your local hobby store. You can also purchase them from Horizon Hobby by calling 1-800-338-4639 or shop online @ www.horizonhobby.com Part #. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description PRB2064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Fin (2) PRB2068. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 13: Operating Notes 18
Section 14: Appendix Engine compartment and components. Transom and components. Engine water cooling lines.
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