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In reply to Post #18
Thanks good luck with it
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In reply to Post #17
Sorry for the late reply, actually managed to get some fishing in, so didn't get a chance to play with the broken boat again yet, however, I changed all the batteries the morning, Fully charged and checked on a meter before connecting up and no it wont switch on at all!! the lights work, so i don't think it is the switch, but no lights on the speed controller or RF module. Will strip down and put everything back together tonight, and replace the few connectors that didn't get replaced first time. If that doesn't work, it is going to Howes! Thanks for all the help and suggestions, I will post the outcome for future reference.
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In reply to Post #15
Did you find out the fault in the end
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In reply to Post #15
Might also be worth checking your charger that you used for the main batteries if you haven’t already.
I’ve seen partial failures in charger control circuits that stopped charging at too low a voltage.
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In reply to Post #14
Thanks, that sounds like exactly what is happening. I did charge the batteries but not the handset ones so will do that and will pick up a push switch. Cheers all for the advice, hopefully will come back with some good news!
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In reply to Post #4
I’ve found when my batteries are nearly flat, in the water, it will run for about 3 seconds then stop, leave it a couple of seconds and it does the same. Sometimes it will run properly in reverse under the same circumstances but usually it does the 3 second running thing. I’d check the batteries are fully charged as well as the handset ones too. I also changed the on/off to a push button.... this caused no end of poor running, ended up changing back to a flush fit switch and all is good now.
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In reply to Post #7
I thought the same thing, but if i add some resistance to the shaft and run it out of the water it still seems to be fine, just when it is in the water! I am going to have another take down and reassemble today and see how it goes...
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In reply to Post #10
will have a look, but batteries are brand new so wouldn't expect them to be the problem. I did also change all the connectors in the boat as some were corroded.
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In reply to Post #6
Its the one from Howes Models (not sure the actual brand).
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In reply to Post #1
What’s the true RMS of the battery ? Maybe put a voltmeter across to check.If the reading is below 5.4V it’ll cause this issue. I actually had the same problem changed the two switches on top to the waterproof illuminated type and it’s worked fine ever since. You could also try cable tying the two battery connectors tight together in case a loose connection could be causing it. They are fantastic little boats and I’m sure it’ll be a quick fix.
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In reply to Post #1
if all else fails ring Howes models LINKY POO  
Sorry to state the obvious 
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In reply to Post #1
It sounds like batteries to me, did you change all batteries, boat and handset?
I'm not an expert though 
If you are on FB join this group, they will help.
Anatec baitboat group
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In reply to Post #1
Would there be a thermal cutout in the circuit, either stand alone or in the motor windings?
Working in air but not water sounds like the extra current drawn is causing something to trip or overload.
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In reply to Post #5
I've just reread your post you say you've replaced the speed controller, some types you have to programe in, I know I've fitted the m - tronic one's before and if you don't they run flat out then stop what make is the speed controller
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In reply to Post #3
Cheers, I will try that today.
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