Pro Boat WidowMaker 22 User manual
Specifications
Hull Length.................................................................................... 22 in (558mm)
Beam........................................................................................... 6.5 in (165mm)
Motor............................................................. Water-cooled Hi-performance 2900Kv
Radio System............................................................Pro Boat AM 27MHz Pistol-grip
Drive System .......................................... Direct Drive with Adjustable Propeller Strut
Steering System.......................................... Offset Rudder with Built-in Water Pickup
Speed Control ............................... Water-cooled 30-Amp Brushless ESC with Reverse
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WidowMaker 22 Brushless Electric Powered Deep-V
Owners Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP Ready-To-Run
boat. Please read these instructions carefully
before attempting to operate your boat.
Introduction......................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. 2
Inspection ........................................................................................................... 2
General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Items ..................................................................................... 3
Contents ............................................................................................................. 4
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand .................................................................... 4
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries.......................................................... 4
Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack ..................................................................... 5
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter....................................................................... 6
Section 5: Checking the Radio System ................................................................ 6–7
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water................................................................ 8
Section 7: Handling Adjustment ............................................................................. 8
Section 8: Maintenance......................................................................................... 9
Section 9: Speed Control Programming ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft ..............................................................9–10
Section 11: Warranty Information.................................................................... 11–13
Section 12: Replacement Parts............................................................................. 14
Operating Notes ................................................................................................. 15
The WidowMaker 22 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.
Carefully remove the boat and radio
transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat
to make sure no damage is present. If you
notice damage is present, please contact the
hobby shop where you purchased it.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Inspection
3
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 WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V
for many years to come.
When operating the boat, stay clear of
people, full-scale boats, stationary objects
and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the
WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V 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, and the propeller
for damage and loose screws 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.
You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:
• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter
• 1-7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Deans Connector (PRB3313 or PRB3314) or 1-7.4V Li-Po 25C
Battery (DYN5360D)
• Prophet Plus AC/DC Charger (DYN4036) or for Li-Po batteries, the AC/DC LiPo Charger
(DYN4060)
• Tamiya/Deans adapter (PRB3312)
General Guidelines
Additional Required Items
PRB3314
4200mAh
PRB3313
3600mAh
44
• Assembled WidowMaker 22
Brushless EP RTR
• Pro Boat radio transmitter
• Boat stand
Install 8 AA alkaline batteries into the
transmitter, following the instructions
provided for your radio system.
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.
Contents
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand
5
Carefully remove the hatch from the hull.
The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes
pre-wired with a Deans connector. Use
a 6-cell battery pack listed below for
optimum performance.
• PRB3313 7.2V 3600mAh
w/Deans Connector
• PRB3314 7.2V 4200mAh
w/Deans Connectors
• DYN5360D 7.4V 5300mAh 25C Li-Po
w/Deans connector
Due to the high current demands of
a brushless powered boat, Pro Boat
recommends only the batteries listed
above or equivalent.
Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312)
to allow you to charge the PRB3313 and
PRB3314 batteries with Deans connectors
with conventional chargers that use Tamiya-
style connectors.
Follow the instructions included with your fast
charger to ensure a safe charge.
Attach the hook and loop material to the
batteries and the battery boxes.
Install a fully charged battery pack into
the hull.
Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack
6
Note: Refer to the radio instructions for
specific information on transmitter setup.
Adjust both the Throttle and Steering trims to
the center position.
Turn on the transmitter, then connect the
battery to the ESC. It may be necessary
to adjust the throttle trim knob to stop the
propeller from turning while the throttle
trigger is in the neutral position.
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.
Ensure the antenna is properly placed through
the antenna tube. It may be necessary to
slightly pull the antenna tube out to make
certain the radio range is sufficient.
Throttle
Trim
Steering
Trim
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter
Section 5: Checking the Radio System
7
The control arm should move toward the
back of the boat when right input is given.
Conversely, when left input is given, the
control arm should move toward the front 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. With the propeller
free from any objects, give some throttle
input to ensure that the motor is working.
If everything appears to be functioning
correctly, you are ready to run your boat.
Note: The auto sensing voltage cutoff will
also cut off power to the motor when the
ESC senses that the batteries are nearing
full discharge. To reset, return the throttle
trigger to neutral.
Note: If you are transporting your boat,
make sure you disconnect the battery
from the speed controller and then turn
your radio off until you are ready to run
the boat. Once ready, simply turn the radio
on and plug the battery into the speed
controller, again making sure that the boat
is in neutral.
Right Turn
Section 5: Checking the Radio System
Right Turn
8
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.
Once you feel comfortable with the control of
your boat, it is safe to go further away from
the shoreline and at faster speeds. When you
notice the boat beginning to lose speed, bring
the boat back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool down
and to replace or recharge the battery before
heading out again.
Operate your WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP
in low to medium wake conditions to avoid
having problems with the boat overturning.
If the conditions are questionable, adjust the
prop strut down a bit to reduce the likelihood
of having the boat overturn. The motor
mount is slotted to allow you to move the
motor slightly when adjusting the propeller
strut. Loosen the motor mounting screws
when adjusting the propeller strut angle and
retighten after adjustment is complete.
You may also turn the dual rate dial
down to reduce rudder travel in rough
water conditions.
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water
Section 7: Handling Adjustment
Steering Dual
Rate
Loosen to
Adjust
Propeller Strut
9
The electronic speed control (esc) features a
Ni-MH/Li-Po switch to easily change the cutoff
voltage for each battery type.
Caution: It is imperative that you do
not attempt to use Li-Po batteries in the
WidowMaker 22 Brushless unless the cutoff
switch is in the Li-Po position or serious
damage to the batteries and electronics
may occur.
Note: Do not turn off the transmitter first
or the receiver may pick up stray signals
and run out of control.
Before and at the end of each run, make sure
all screws are tight and the propeller is free
from any entanglement.
Lubricating the flex shaft is vital to the life
of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a
water seal, keeping water from entering the
hull through the stuffing box.
Lubricate the flex shaft, propeller shaft
and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours
of operation.
1. Use either two crescent wrenches, two
10mm wrenches, or a combination of
either to loosen the collet nut.
Section 9: Speed Control Programming
Section 8: Maintenance
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft
10
Note: Running the WidowMaker 22
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.
Because of its corrosive effects, running
RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion
of the modeler.
2. Remove the 3mm propeller strut screw
and remove the drive system by sliding
the flex shaft out of the stuffing box.
3. Clean any debris and dirt from the flex
shaft with a degreasing cleaner. Lubricate
the drive shaft with PRB0100 Waterproof
Marine Grease (see your local hobby
shop). Reinstall the drive shaft in reverse
order. Be sure to reinstall the nylon
washer between the universal and the
stuffing box.
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft
Leave a 1mm–2mm
gap here to allow
for flex shaft
shrinkage under
load.
3mm propeller
strut screw
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