Formula Fastech 26 Brushless EP Deep-V Boat Owners Manual Specifications Hull Length.................................................................................26.75 in (679mm) Beam.........................................................................................8.375 in (213mm) Motor................................ Water-cooled Hi-performance A3630-1500 Brushless Motor Radio System............................................................ Pro Boat AM 27MHz Pistol-grip Drive System...........
Introduction The Formula Fastech 26 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. Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat® Formula Fastech 26 Brushless EP Ready-To-Run boat. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate your boat. Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................
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 Formula Fastech 26 Brushless Deep-V for many years to come.
Contents • Assembled Formula Fastech 26 Brushless EP RTR • Pro Boat radio transmitter • Boat stand 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.
Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs Attach the hook and loop material to the batteries and the battery boxes. Carefully remove the hatch from the hull. The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes pre-wired with a Deans-style connector. Use a 6-cell battery pack listed below for optimum performance. • PRB3313 7 .2V 3600mAh w/Deans Connector • PRB3314 7 .
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter Note: Refer to the radio instructions for specific information on transmitter setup. Adjust the rudder trim knob so that the rudder is centered prior to operation. You may adjust this control to make the boat run straight during operation. Adjust both the Throttle and Steering trims to the center position. Turn on the transmitter, then the ESC power switch.
Section 5: Checking the Radio System The rudder control arm should move toward the front of the boat when right input is given. Conversely, when left input is given, the control arm should move toward the back of the boat. The ESC will beep until you give full throttle input. The auto sensing circuitry will select full throttle position when you hold full throttle during initial setup. Release the throttle trigger.
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water Make sure the radio is "ON" and the batteries are plugged into the speed controller. Test the radio system for proper operation and then carefully place the boat in the water. Pilot the boat at slow speeds, staying close to the shoreline to ensure you have good control and that the boat is functioning correctly. Be certain to avoid all objects in the water at all times.
Section 8: Maintenance Before and at the end of each run, make sure all screws are tight and the propeller is free from any entanglement. Section 9: Speed Control Programming Note: Do not turn off the transmitter first or the receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control. The ESC in your Formula Fastech 26 Brushless EP is preprogrammed from the factory. The programming is set for Ni-MH batteries as shipped with your Formula Fastech 26.
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft 2. Remove the 3mm propeller strut screw and remove the drive system by sliding the flex shaft out of the stuffing box. Leave a 1mm–2mm gap here to allow for flexshaft shrinkage under load. Note: Running the Formula Fastech 26 Brushless EP RTR in salt water could cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat in salt water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh water after each use and lubricate the drive system. 3.
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). Safety Precautions 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.
