engine, after an hours use, on different days, now has intermittent power surges. Have swapped batteries and recharged too. Any suggestions for cure? Fun boat before this started.
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It's my understanding from the manual that the battery is good for 20-25 minutes, so I'm not surprised that it might be intermittent after an hour. Of course, I only received part of the message from gramma above, so I don't know if I'm answering the right question.Also, our boat crashed and the wires caught fire, and it turned out that the battery (which packs quite a charge) mounting was not very well designed or made, and we made modifications to keep it in place better, so check that out.
1948317
If by "intermittent power surges" are you referring to the motors seeming to go on/off/on/off/ etc while held at full throttle?? If so, I noticed the same thing on mine. However, it was on a day when the water was not smooth but a bit choppy. Remember in the instructions it stated propellers will not run unless in water?? Well part of the electrical connection system is a wire to each of the propeller axles (inside the boat); when both propellers are in the water there is a connection; if one or the other comes out of the water - connect ion is broken!! The propeller(s) bouncing in and out of the water would cause this. One solution would be to disconnect the two wires and splice them together; CAUTION: this would allow the propellers to turn while not in the water and damage to the propellers (or a person touching them) could result.
1948318
I purchased this boat recently and have had to remove the propeller shafts and grease them thoroughly. I now grease them before each use. Messy job but easy to do.
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I understand your problem, but as I have not had a similar experience, I can only theorize as to a solution. It sounds as though you may have a defective or worn out battery; like any other battery, this one may last only so long. If this is the case and there is a warranty on the battery, you may be able to obtain a replacement by contacting the manufacturer. It's either that or purchase a new battery. Sorry.
650241
Sorry, have not had it run for that long. Longest the power has been out is an hour. It ran about a dozon times in that period with no problems.
2237288
Well, something like that happened to me. After a couple of uses and tow charges, it would not work again, only a green light on and a light noise. Nothing to be done. I contacted Sharkk, and they replaced it at no cost. Quick reponse.
1555969
I also had that problem on both of the ones that I purchased. After trying for hours to repair/operate them, I finally found the solution. The damn things are absolutely worthless junk. Do what I did, walk to the closest body of water and give it a fling. It will make you feel better later.
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Michael Try to change the props to the oppsite sides -they should run so the leiding edge is going forwards this makes the boat go forward- I changed all the rc radio and reciver and mounted a hi tq servo with a new working rudder and now it almost flyes across the lake. Hope this helps Larry
931776
We had the same problem and then eventually the boat quits working all together. We had to return ours.
389190
Never had that happen before, and I ran it for 18 hours a day for a month. I would get a new one just to be safe. And if the problem continues make sure everything is okay with your ballast. It really isn't risking it with the amount of voltage these things run at.
558075
make sure all the batteries are good and installed correctly - one wrong will keep it from working. If all battery conditions are met, then call Dorcy for a replacement. I've had no trouble with mine after 20+ dives.
257841
I had this problem after replacing my 5-year-old (dead) battery a while back. First, I checked the wheels to see if they turned easily and found them a little sticky so I cranked them back and forth a few times; then I pushed the "day" and "minute" buttons above the center to reset, and voila! Works like a charm.
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Sorry for your problem with the battery install. If the new battery is not defective, sounds like the main unit is defective. I obtained the batteries as a gift for my daughter. She installed the new batteries and selected the option of new batteries installed. Then left the unit in the home dock, charging overnight. Went from running less that 5 min to completing the whole area for approx 50 min never having to go home for a recharge. Runs like new again
409123
I recently purchased a new rss and it went bad after 1 hour. just ordered a new fish finder( not a hummingbird). I did do some testing however after I disassembled my old rss. The new one read .25 volts DC across the wet switch terminals. The problem does not seem to be the battery, but defective units.
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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.
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Thanks for the reply and sharing the info. We did unplug it for a couple of hours. I'll try that again. Good luck!
1806658
I'm also in the same problem. Anyone have A home repair solution? Prior to this I had the power on problem which was solved by upgrading some blown capacitors.
179444
Did you check the power supply? I've heard that has to be replaced often. Especially if there has been a storm.
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I've been having the same problem. The light starts off bright but by the time I get home (4 miles=30 minutes) the light is stuck in dim flashing mode and won't turn off. I can't tell if its power, cold, rain, or turbulence related.