got I 1 a while ago, when i put it in the water the motor revs but the boat wont move.... Whats the best way to go about fixing it
1775063
I would send it back. These boats are not very good quality. My grandson's first one broke. I got him another one and it also broke quickly.
458216
That might work, and its a Lot cheaper than a New motor but you may have bad windings. I can't think of a way to "push" start it to see if it's just the cap.Assuming it's out of warranty, I'd disassemble the motor and check for corrosion and inspect the cap. If the new cap works, I'd replace all the seals on the pump and the motor bearings. At least lube the bolts incase you ever need to replace the bearings- mine was too corroded to crack the motor thanks to leaking seals.
1080831
Same thing happened to me. If you wind it to much it will start making a clicking sound and you can break it. All I did to fix it was push the little leaver that holds the bb's from comming out until it unwinds completely because the crank isn't cycleing correctly. I did it a bout two or three times and it's working good now.
1433834
when I had a problem hooking this into my boat's system, I just called the manufacturer and talked to a very helpful tech person who solved it completely. Maybe it's a tech problem and not needing the warranty, which I don't know anything about. Call the company.
931776
We had the same problem and then eventually the boat quits working all together. We had to return ours.
729767
I replaced mine with the same one that was on it. After sitting during the winter when I tried to use it the motor didn't want to come on. I took it apart and cleaned it and now it works like new. Try to clean motor first before ordering a new one.
2032433
I looked at mine and there is no way to reverse the motor. It spins on way and one way only. Why would you need to reverse it anyways?
1200431
Try wetting your hand first and hold your fingers on the shafts while you give it power. Make sure the switch on the boat is on also. You may want to put some water in a bathtub about 3 inches and try it there but hold onto it.
101832
This problem could have multiple causes. The propellerr shaft could be spinning in the propellerr hub without turning the propeller. The lower propeller drive motor may have failed or it's drive gear not properly engaging the larger gear that it is supposed to. Least likely would be the control circuit board. Since you have already given it a good looking over, I would return it to Amazon and ask for an exchange.
1996172
It's not worth the trouble or u time to go tru all that!! I ran my first boat over a coconut n broke the shaft so I just went m both another boat! Even if u replace it one Motor might be stronger then one so it won't run on a straight line!!
1949170
Try Adjusting the Buoy on the tether line. Plastic obround piece. It seems to help with the steering.
1393626
Be aware that salt water will kill it, period. Also, based on experience with other RC boats, heavily chlorinated water like at public pool can be pretty bad for the motors also. Read rest of my review o this item. "GROG"
1795288
As far as I can remember as its been since last October since I used mine, I just twist it and it comes off. As I have limited space, I need to remove the motor and put everything back into its original boxes for storage. Sorry I can't be more help.
864360
Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If not, well, it could be a lost cause. At least, if it were me, it would be. Let us know how it turns out. Larry.
1046836
...whoever you bought it from...may not respond favorably. Why not try jiggling the connector from the motor to the board? It's what I did when I got the same prob. Loose connection...
689484
Have you tried washing the sensor? Just use water, nothing else. My sensor got dirty and I had this problem. Cleaning off the sensor did the trick. And don't forget these are warranted for five years. When my motor died, they sent me a new motor with instructions how to change it out. Piece of cake.
179445
I wish I had an answer for you. We used ours for one season and it has stopped working properly already (won't move forward or backward, but motor is working). If you call the manufacturer, there is a list of local repair shops you can take it to.