ProBoat Shockwave 26, Owner'S Manual

ShockWave

®

 26

6.85 in 

(174mm)

26 in (660mm)

3

EN

Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics

Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant 

components to allow you to operate the product in calm, fresh water conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and your boat should NOT be treated like 

a submarine. The various electronic components used in the boat, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) 

and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and require additional 

maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts, propeller, rudder, rudder mounts, prop struts, as well as 

the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after 

running in wet conditions. To maximize the long-term performance of your boat and to keep the warranty intact, the 

procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance” section below must be performed regularly.

CAUTION:

 Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying with the following precautions 

could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.

General Precautions

•  Read through the wet conditions maintenance 

procedures and make sure that you have all the tools 

you will need to properly maintain your boat.

•  Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. 

Consult the battery manufacturer before use. Caution 

should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet 

conditions.

•  Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult 

your transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before 

operation.

•  Never operate your transmitter or boat where 

lightning may be present.

•  Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive. 

If you choose to run your boat in salt water, 

immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after every 

use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole 

discretion of the modeler. 

•  Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of 

your motor if it has not been certified as water-

resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes 

excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the 

water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a 

wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the 

motor.

•  Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the 

motor. The additional resistance of operating in water 

causes excess strain.  

Wet Conditions Maintenance

•  Drain any water that has collected in the hull by 

removing the drain plug or canopy and tilting the boat 

in the appropriate direction to drain the water.  

CAUTION: 

Always keep hands, fingers, tools and 

any loose or hanging objects away from rotating 

parts.

•  Remove the battery pack(s) and disconnect the 

ESC and motor. Dry the contacts. If you have an air 

compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out 

any water that may be inside the recessed connector 

housings.

•  Remove the flex shaft and all moving parts. Dry and 

lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or 

if the boat becomes submerged.

NOTICE:

 Never use a pressure washer to clean 

your boat.

•  Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air 

to dry the boat and help remove any water that may 

have gotten into small crevices or corners.

•  Spray the bearings, fasteners and other metal parts 

with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not 

spray the motor.

•  Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) 

may continue to drip for a few hours.

Product Inspection

Carefully remove the boat and radio 

transmitter from the box. Inspect the 

boat for damage. If you find damage 

is present, please contact the retailer 

where you purchased your boat.