mbp Offshore Flyer User manual

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Offshore Flyer
Offshore Flyer
Product Number 151110
Instruction Manual
Specifications:
• Length 31.5 inches Beam: 10.75 inches
• Radio: 2 Function Rudder, Motor Speed (Included)
• Power: 550 Size Direct Drive Electric Motor (Included)
• Required Equipment: 8 AA Alkaline Batteries (Not Included)
The Offshore Flyer is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright 2003, ©Global Hobby Distributors Version 1.0 August 2003
The Offshore Flyer is a hand-built radio control high performance
sport boat made of top quality fiberglass, with electric motor, run-
ning gear, and all radio control components already installed ! You’ll
be on the water a an hour after opening the box ! The sleek, futuris-
tic deck shape combined with high speed hull design deliver per-
formance and great looks for beginner and expert R/C boaters alike!

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SAFETY WARNING
This R/C boat is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to
property. NEVER operate this boat near swimmers, full size boats, or on busy waterway, preferably
at a dedicated R/C boating site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your boat
before its first run. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this boat, your radio
control system and any other components purchased separately.
To make your modeling experience safer and far more enjoyable, we recommend that you get experi-
enced, knowledgeable help with assembly and during your first model boating experiences. Your local
hobby shop probably has information about model boat clubs in your area, most with qualified assis-
tance at no charge. If there is no hobby shop in your area, the North American Model Boat Association
(NAMBA) will be able to help you locate an R/C boating area near you, and put you in touch with clubs
in your area with qualified instructors.
North American Model Boat Association
NAMBA International C/O Cathie Galbraith 1815 Halley Street, San Diego, CA 92154
[phone] www.namba.com
FINDING HELP AND NAMBA
OUR GUARANTEE
Global Hobby guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the
date of purchase. This does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification.
In no case shall Global Hobby's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product. In that Global
Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.
By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

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NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Offshore Flyer!
♦ Get Ready! You’re gonna be on the water within an hour after opening the box!
♦ All the electronic components are already installed!
♦ You’ll enjoy fast, easy assembly with simple instructions and photos.
♦ The Offshore Flyer is not a “toy class” boat, it’s built from real fiberglass, with top
quality running gear and hardware just like boats the experts run! You’ll be an R/C
expert pretty soon too!
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
A lot of time and thought has gone into your Offshore Flyer, so please follow each step
in turn to get your model ready to run.
Before you begin, please take a few moments to inspect all of the parts for damage
during shipment, or any manufacturing defects. If you find damage or defects, or if you
still have questions about properly using this model after reading the instructions thor-
oughly, please contact us at the address below:
Global Services
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone [phone] Fax: [phone]
Website: http://globalservices.globalhobby.com E-mail: [e-mail]
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SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED
You’ll need only the following extra item to complete your Offshore Flyer :
(8) AA Size Alkaline batteries ……. #837801
When you’re ready for even higher speed and more excitement, there is a “Hop-Up”
motor upgrade available, which delivers a significant speed increase, and is compatible
with the existing speed control unit and receiver supplied with your Offshore Flyer.
Hi Power Cobalt 05-200 Motor (Hop Up for OSF) ……………………. 151240
CHECK OUT ALL OF THE CONTENTS
Before you begin, please take a moment to check out all the contents of your Offshore
Flyer before final setup. The box contains the pre-assembled boat with all running
gear, electric motor, and radio control equipment installed and ready to run. The box
also contains the radio transmitter, the power battery, the battery charger, and the
antenna tube.

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Before you begin, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the transmitter con-
trol functions for proper operation:
Rudder Stick - Moving this stick left or right steers the boat left or right.
Rudder Trim Lever - Allows fine-tuning of the rudder lever, to correct any unwanted
turning of the boat when you let go of the stick.
Throttle Stick - Moving this stick upward increases the speed of the boat.
Throttle Trim Lever - Allows adjustment of the throttle function.
Throttle Detent Lever - Allows you to put the throttle into “low speed” or “starting”
mode. When the detent lever is down, the throttle stays OFF until you push on the
throttle lever, and the boat naturally runs slower. You always start the boat in “low
speed” mode with the throttle detent lever down. When you are away from the shore
and ready for higher speed, move the detent lever UP, which allows easier throttle con-
trol and higher speeds.
TRANSMITTER CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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PUT IT TOGETHER !
Step 1: Boat / Radio Batteries
Boat Battery
Locate the battery pack and the battery charger.
Attach the charger clips to your car battery, making
sure to attach the RED clip onto the POSITIVE (RED
or +) side of the battery and the BLACK clip to the
NEGATIVE (BLACK or -) side of the battery. and
then plug the battery connector into the charger.
Plug the boat battery and charger connectors to-
gether. Rotate the dial to the full (30 minute) charg-
ing position and set the battery away from the car
engine if warm. Don’t worry, the charger has a built-
in 30 minute timer so you can’t over-charge the bat-
tery.
When it’s finished charging, disconnect the boat bat-
tery and remove the charger clips from the car .
Radio Transmitter
Locate the transmitter and your AA Alkaline batter-
ies. Remove the transmitter’s front cover by pushing
down at the arrow molded on the plastic and sliding
the cover off. Slide out the battery holder, being
careful not to disconnect the wire.
Load your Alkaline batteries into the battery holder,
being very careful to put each of the batteries in the
right way, as marked inside the compartments. Slide
the battery holder back into position, being careful
not to pinch the wire or loosen the connector.
Replace the transmitter front cover and snap it
closed
Turn on the transmitter power switch and verify that
the power lights come on. Then turn the switch off. If
the battery lights do not come on, open the transmit-
ter up again and put the Alkaline batteries in the cor-
rect way before proceeding.

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Step 2: Remove Cockpit Hatch
Remove the small hatch pin from the mounting post
at the rear of the hatch. Lift the hatch from the rear,
and slide it rearward to remove it from the boat.
Step 3: Install Battery
Once your boat battery is charged, place it into posi-
tion in the provided battery tray inside the boat, en-
gaging the “hook and loop” fastener material to hold
the battery in place.
Step 4: Connect Battery
Note: Make sure the boat’s on-off switch at the top
rear of the boat is in the OFF position (pulled up-
wards) before connecting the battery!
Locate the matching white plug, coming from the
blue colored aluminum “speed control unit” inside the
boat. Being careful to match the red-red and black-
black wires, plug the connectors together securely
until the small latch snaps into place.
Step 5: Check Motor Function
Move the “throttle detent” lever on the transmitter to
the low position (towards the bottom of the transmit-
ter) Make sure that moving this lever pulls the throttle
lever down towards the “OFF” position.
Set the boat upside down, so that the boat’s rudder
and propeller are off the ground (or workbench) sur-
face. Turn the transmitter switch to the ON position.
With your hands away from the propeller, push the
boat on-off switch into the ON position (down toward
the boat). Move the throttle stick slowly upwards to
full throttle position, and verify that the motor starts
and progresses smoothly up to maximum speed, and
then back down to the off position. Repeat this test
two or three times to verify proper response.

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Step 6: Check Rudder Movement
Move the transmitter’s rudder (steering) stick left and
right, and verify that the rudder on the back of the
boat moves to the right when the transmitter stick is
moved to the right (remember right and left is with
the boat right side up in the water).
Move the transmitter steering “trim lever” to the cen-
ter. Make sure the boat’s rudder is centered. If the
rudder is not centered, loosen the set screw on the
rudder steering rod connector, carefully center the
rudder, then tighten the set screw again fully.
When tests are complete, turn off the boat and trans-
Step 7: Install Antenna Tube
Locate the white plastic protective antenna tube. If
not already done, unwrap the radio receiver antenna,
and insert the end upward through the antenna hole
in the top rear deck.
Slide the antenna through the plastic tube outside
the boat, and then plug the tube into the antenna
hole firmly. Carefully extend the antenna fully
through the tube.
Step 8: Install Cockpit Hatch
Locate the black cockpit hatch and the hatch retain-
ing pin. Hook the small plastic “tongue” (under the
front of the hatch) underneath the edge of the boat
deck, and lower the rear of the hatch down, with the
hole slipping over the hatch post. Install the retaining
pin into the hole in the post to hold the hatch in
place.

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TIME TO HIT THE WATER !
Your Offshore Flyer is now ready to run! Before you take it out to the water,
please read and abide by the following safety guidelines:
 Your transmitter has a sticker on the back identifying the radio frequency “channel”
that is being transmitted. No two boats in the same vicinity can be operating on the
same frequency channel at the same time, because both boats will have a total
loss of control. Before you operate your boat anywhere there are other R/C boats
or surface vehicles being used, you must verify that the channel you are using
is clear.
 Do not ever operate the boat when there are people in the water nearby.
 Do not ever use this model to chase or attack wildlife, fish, birds, or animals!
 Make sure you have fresh batteries installed in the transmitter, and fully charged
battery (ies) for the boat.
 If your boat becomes stuck, release the throttle stick, move the detent lever down
to “low” position to stop the motor, and retrieve the model by hand.
 Always keep your hands and face away from the propeller when carrying the
model.
 It is important to periodically check all screws, fasteners, set screws, etc for secu-
rity. Operating the model with loose fasteners can cause severe damage to the
boat and loss of control.
 Use only soft paper towels or a soft cloth and mild soapy water to clean the model.
Abrasives and harsh chemicals will damage the model.
 Always check the boat battery temperature when charging. Excessive heat will
damage the battery and cause a fire hazard. If the battery is too hot to touch, take it
off the charger and let it cool.
 Always allow the battery to cool fully before re-charging.
 Always turn the transmitter ON first before plugging in the motor battery, and turn
the transmitter OFF last.
 Do not use a boat battery with more than 6 cells (7.2 Volts) or it will damage the re-
ceiver and speed control unit.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Global Services stocks a complete line of replacement parts for your Offshore Flyer. If these parts are
not available through your local hobby shop, you may order them direct from:
Global Services/MBP
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley CA 92708
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Manual - Offshore Flyer ……………...151222
Sticker Sheet - Offshore Flyer ………..151223
Speed Control - Offshore Flyer……….151224
550 Motor- Offshore Flyer …………...151225
Motor Tray Assembly - Offshore Flyer 151226
Universal Set - Offshore Flyer……….. 151227
Drive Shaft - Offshore Flyer ………….151228
Propeller - Offshore Flyer …………….151229
Rudder Set - Offshore Flyer …………..151230
Cover Clips - Offshore Flyer ...……….151231
Cover - Offshore Flyer ………………..151232
Hull - Offshore Flyer …………...…….151233
Pushrod Seal - Offshore Flyer …...…...151234
Drive Shaft 151228 Rudder Set
151230
Propeller
151229
Universal Set
151227 Motor Tray
151226 550 Motor
151225
Hi Power Cobalt 05-200 Motor (Hop Up for OSF) 151240

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