Pro Boat PRB2800T - Manual (Page 2)

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat ® Blackjack 26 SS 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 SS is a professionally built, ready-to-run Catamaran fiberglass composite model.
Powered by the potent Pro Boat .18 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 Pro Boat .18 engine manual, along
with the Pro Boat radio system manual.
It is very important that you operate this boat responsibly. With proper care and maintenance, you will be
able to enjoy your Blackjack 26 SS for many years to come.
Carefully unpack your Blackjack 26 SS and examine the boat and its contents. The box should contain the
Blackjack 26 SS RTR with radio installed, a boat stand and the Pro Boat radio transmitter. If you are missing
any of these items or notice any damage, immediately contact the place of purchase.
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
General Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ............................................................. 3
Limited Warranty Period ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Limited Warranty and Limits of Liability ................................................................................................................ 4
Additional Required Items ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................ 6
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ........................................................................................................................... 7
Section 2: Installation of Receiver and Transmitter Batteries ............................................................................ 8
Section 3: Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System ...................................................................................10
Section 4: Filling the Fuel Tank ................................................................................................................................10
Section 5: The Pro Boat .18 Marine Engine .........................................................................................................11
Section 6: Starting the Engine .................................................................................................................................12
Section 7: Hull Care ..................................................................................................................................................14
Section 8: Handling Adjustments ............................................................................................................................14
Section 9: Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................................................15
Section 10: Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................16
Section 11: Blackjack 26 SS Replacement Parts..................................................................................................18
Section 12: Operating Notes ..................................................................................................................................19
Section 13: Appendix .................................................................................................................................................20
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.
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 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 Blackjack 26 SS for many years
to come.
This boat has been designed to race in an oval path,
just like its full-scale counterpart. At high speeds
do not attempt turns to the left, as the boat may
become unstable. If you have to turn left, do so in a
large diameter turn and at slow speeds.
When operating the boat, stay clear of people,
full-scale boats, stationary objects and wildlife. It is
preferable to operate the Blackjack 26 SS in low
wake, low wind conditions and in areas free of
people, wildlife and objects.
Before you operate your model, make sure that
your frequency is clear. If someone is operating on
the same frequency, both models could go out of
control, possibly causing damage to the models or
to others. Check all of the hardware, manifold, pipe
and propeller for security 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.
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 collections 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.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Limited Warranty Period
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
General Guidelines