Q-Boat 1800 Page 6 8/26/2011
4.0 Q-Boat 1800D Assembly and Installation
The Q-Boat 1800D is shipped with the outdrive and skeg removed. This section provides
instructions to attach the outdrive and skeg to the Q-Boat 1800D, to connect the steering linkage
and how to properly charge and install the battery.
4.1 Outdrive and Steering Linkage Installation (Q-Boat 1800D)
The following items are required to install the outdrive and steering linkage:
1 Outdrive
1 Steering Clamp
1 Steering Linkage
1 #10-32 x3/4” Hex Head Machine Screw
1 #10 Split Washer
1 ¼” Flat Washer
1 5/32” Hex Driver
1. Insert the connector and cable up through the outdrive mount and steering clamp. (See
Figure 4.1)
2. Position the outdrive shaft so that the top of the cable gland is 2-3 inches above the top of
the outdrive steering arm. (See figure 4.2)
3. Tighten the steering clamp using the 5/32” hex driver. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Attach the steering linkage to the outdrive steering arm and servo arm. The steering linkage
should rotate freely around its longitudinal axis within the limits of the ball ends’ rotation.
(See figure 4.3)
5. Connect the motor power / control cable to the 4-pin bulkhead as shown. (See figure 4.4)
Note: the connector is keyed and will fit in only one orientation.
Notes about proper alignment
If a control signal is not present when the servo is powered up, the servo arm may turn to an
extreme angle, causing damage to the steering linkage or the servo. Use caution when powering
up the servo to avoid damaging the system. We recommend the steering linkage be
disconnected from the servo arm for the initial bench testing.
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