10. To get a minimum turning circle simply ensure the boat is not moving and move the right-hand
joystick to the left or right (3 O’clock or 9 O’clock) leaving the joystick in the neutral position as
far as the forward and reverse is concerned.
11. Moving the left-hand joystick (light control) fully back towards yourself will turn the navigation
lights (LED’s) to the “OFF” position. As you move the same joystick slowly forwards the navigation
lights will come “ON” and gradually increase in brightness until they are fully “ON”.On the last of the
forward movement and when the lever is fully up the spotlight will come “ON”.
When the LED’s are “OFF” they will only come back “ON” at half power (dim)if the boat loses radio
signal, and they will stay that way, and the boat will not move, until the radio signal is restored.
12. Remove the Technicat MkII from the water and gently close the hopper door. Switch “OFF” the boat
by pressing the button again.
13. Switch “OFF” the transmitter.
Lights.
Lights continuously “ON” - normal operation.
Dim lights flashing - radio signal failure to the boat.
Two /three second blink - hopper door(s) operated.
No lights - transmitter set to “NO LIGHTS” mode.
Additional Operating Notes.
a. There is no mechanical rudder used in the boat. Its steering is achieved by altering the power to
the motors.
b. The positions of the transmitter control joysticks are directly proportional to the motor power.
c. The boat possesses a very high degree of manoeuvrability, the maximum turning force being when
the throttle joystick is in the central position and the rudder joystick is at extreme right or left.
d. With the lights (LED’s) set to the “OFF” position there is no visual indication that the hopper door
have opened.
e. If it appears that the boat is becoming exhausted and may not make it back to you, then let the
boat drift for a while and the batteries will recover enough energy to make the return trip. You may
need to do this a couple of times. It is recommended that a bankside or solar charger be used
to top up the batteries after every trip, while at the bankside.
f. If the weed guards become blocked the steering of the boat may become impossible. Putting
the boat into reverse will not clear the weed guards. If the boat appears to have a blocked weed
guard, let it drift for a while as the offending blockage may fall away from the weed guard.
g. Should the boat take in water, holding the boat with its bow facing up should drain the water
from the rear drain holes. This practice is recommended at all times.
h. The boat can be used in wind and rain. If the situation gets very difficult while the boat is still on
the water, it should be driven into or away from the wind whichever is most convenient.
I. Do NOT use the boat in high winds and choppy conditions.
j. If the transmitter is turned “OFF” while the boat is still “ON” the boat lights and motors may operate
erratically, this is not good practise.
k. The motors may be operated out of water without fear of damage, unless fouled by a blockage,
which interferes with the propellers. Never try and remove anything that is fouling the propellers
with the batteries still connected.
l. There are differences between the DVD and your boat. These changes have been made to improve
the original system. These instructions supercede the DVD instructions.
m. It is important when the boat is not being charged that the supplied cover is placed over the charging
socket. This will prevent anything entering the connector and will help prevent corrosion.
n. If you are using trout pellets or similar sized bait, ensure it does not get caught between the highest
part of the door and the hull as this may prevent the door from opening fully.
o. Always pick up the boat gently as a fully loaded boat snatched up may cause excessive strain on
the handle and hull structure.
p. Whilst reversing the boat it may not reverse in a straight line, this is due to the shape of the rear of the
boat. To get the best results inch the boat backwards while moving the right hand joystick to the left or
right. This will provide steering in reverse.
9. When the hopper is released the boat LED’s will go “off” (provided you are using the boat with
the navigation lights “ON”) until the joystick is back in the central position and the hopper has
opened. The hopper can be operate independently of the other controls so you can have the option
to release the bait while the boat is moving. When the bait and line has been released guide the boat
back to you.
