Pro Boat PRB3350 - Manual (Page 6)

Westward
Binding
Your boat comes bound to the included transmitter. Only
perform the following steps if the boat does not respond
to the transmitter or you wish to bind the boat to another
compatible transmitter.
1. Ensure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Put a bind plug in the BND/BAT port of the receiver.
3. Correctly connect the battery holder (with batteries
installed) to the marked + and - pins of the THR
or STR port.
4. Hold down the bind button on your transmitter
while powering on the transmitter.
5. When the receiver LED blinks (indicating bind
is complete), release the bind button on your
transmitter.
Sailing Tips
We recommend sailing in winds of 5 to 12 mph
(8 to 19 km/h) with waves no higher than 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Water may wash over the top of the boat when the boat
mast tips toward the water in a turn; however, if waves
are frequently washing over the top of the boat while you
are sailing, there may be too much wind for safe sailing.
Always sail in water at least 9 inches (23 cm) deep
(approximately 3 inches deeper than the keel). Avoid
boating near other watercraft, stationary objects, waves,
wakes and other rapidly moving water, wildlife, floating
debris or overhanging trees. You should also be careful
to avoid sailing in areas where there are many people,
such as swimming areas, park waterways or fishing
areas. Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to pilot your boat.
launching
Choose a launching place that will let you put your boat
in water deeper than the keel, but out of strong wind.
Adjust your sails for the wind and enter the wind before
attempting any turns. The rudder needs the speed of the
boat hull moving through the water for the best effect in
turning the boat.
Turn the rudder gently to see if it turns the boat as you
desire. Let out and pull in the sails to see how the sails
respond. Adjust the trim controls on your transmitter as
desired. After you adjust trim, explore how well you can
pilot the boat in the existing wind and water conditions.
Up Wind
Let loose sails and
straighten rudder
Boat path
Pull in sails and
turn rudder
Steering
Your boat will try to face into the wind with the sails
fluttering loosely. Sailing where you want requires
learning how to sail both downwind (with the wind)
and relatively upwind (against the wind). Tacking is the
proven method for sailing upwind. You can tack well
with practice, using the rudder to turn the boat at an
angle to the wind while rhthmically releasing or pulling
in the sails. The boom of the main sail will swing freely
from side to side at the mast. The object is to sail in a
generally upwind direction by steering in continuously
snakelike S-curves. As shown in the boat path diagram,
the centerline of your boat’s curving path will be the
path of the oncoming wind.
landing
CAuTION: Never retrieve your boat from the
water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or
without supervision.
Sail your boat so the wind brings your boat to shore
where you can safely get your boat out of the water.
Adjust the sails and rudder to slow down and avoid
running aground or damaging the hull.
Tip: Some sailboat owners use a long pole or fishing
gear attached to heavy fishing line and a tennis ball to
launch and retrieve sailboats from the water. An RC
power boat may also be used to retrieve a sailboat.
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Tip: In sailing, the captain’s skill is shown by how
he sails a boat, which includes how he directs his
crew and adjusts his controls to take best advantage
of wind and water conditions. Explore internet
resources to learn more about the great sport
of recreational sailing.
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