Joysway Caribbean V3 - Instruction manual
Caribbean V3
Introduction
The Caribbean V3 is a compact, factory-assembled sailing yacht with a 2-channel proportional radio. Separate servos control the sails and rudder. The model arrives on a display stand with its rig fitted; remove the transport fasteners carefully before use.
Safety notes
This model is not a toy. Assembly and operation require adult supervision. Never swim after a stranded boat or wade into deep water. Do not enter the water with the transmitter. Arrange a safe recovery method before sailing.
Sail only on still water in suitable light winds. Do not use rivers, streams, strong currents or heavy winds. Keep the boat in sight, away from swimmers and other users. For the first outings, choose a wind direction that will carry a disabled boat back towards your shore.
Specifications
| Parameter | Caribbean V3 |
|---|---|
| Length | 260 mm |
| Beam | 90 mm |
| Mast height / overall height | 320 / 435 mm |
| Hull | Moulded plastic |
| Transmitter | J2C02, 2.4 GHz, 2 channels |
| Receiver | J2C96R, 4 channels |
| Sail / rudder servo | 9 g / 9 g, splash-resistant |
| Transmitter batteries | 4× AA alkaline |
| Receiver batteries | 3× AAA alkaline |
Set contents and required items
The set contains the assembled yacht with stand, transmitter, receiver and receiver battery holder. Supply the batteries listed above and a cross-head screwdriver; these are not included.
Boat and rig terminology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bow / stern | Front / rear of the boat |
| Port / starboard | Left / right when looking forward from the stern |
| Hull / deck | Boat body / its upper surface |
| Keel and ballast | Fin below the hull and its weight, providing lateral resistance and stability |
| Rudder | Movable blade at the stern that steers the boat |
| Mainsail / jib | Sail behind / ahead of the mast |
| Boom / sheet | Spar at the sail foot / line controlling sail angle |
Main section
Removing the transport fasteners
- Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the 3 screws underneath the box. Lift the yacht and display stand out together.
- Support the hull with one hand while removing the 2 screws beneath the stand. Remove the plastic ballast cover. The boat can now be lifted off the stand without pulling against the transport fixing.
Installing transmitter batteries
- Set POWER to OFF and slide off the rear battery cover.
- Fit 4 fresh AA alkaline cells with the marked polarity, then refit the cover.
- Put the left sail-control stick at neutral before switching on. Set POWER to ON: the transmitter beeps once and its green indicator flashes.
Opening the hatch and powering the receiver
Switch on the transmitter before the receiver. Switch off the receiver before the transmitter. The decorative steering wheels on the deck are not handles and can break if used to lift the hatch.
- Rotate the decorative table on the hatch left or right to unlock it. Hold the table to lift the rear of the hatch.
- Hold both sides of the front of the hatch, lift it slightly and carefully pull it free. Do not strain the rigging.
- With the receiver switched off, insert 3 fresh AAA alkaline cells in its holder, observing polarity. Switch on the transmitter, then the receiver battery-box switch.
- Successful automatic binding is indicated by a steady red receiver LED, two transmitter beeps and a steady green transmitter LED. Check that both servos respond.
- Refit the front of the hatch first, press its rear into place, then rotate the decorative table to lock it. Keep wires clear of the closing edge.
J2C02 and J2C96R bind automatically at power-up; no bind button is required. Keep other nearby transmitters and receivers off during this process.
Checking and adjusting the controls
- On the stand, move the left sail stick down to A: the main and jib booms pull in. Move it up to B: both booms open out. Use the sail trim buttons to adjust the sail-servo neutral.
- Slide the silicone O-rings on the main and jib booms to adjust their opening and closing angles. Check the full control range: sheets must move freely and neither servo should force against a stop.
- Move the right stick left and right: the rudder must follow in the corresponding direction. Use the rudder trim buttons to centre it when the stick is released. Repeat the control check before every launch.
Sailing
A sailing boat has no throttle to propel it: adjust the rudder and sheets as wind direction, gusts and water movement change. The boat cannot sail directly into the wind. Sail towards an upwind destination by alternating close-hauled courses on opposite tacks.
| Course or manoeuvre | Sail and rudder setting |
|---|---|
| Beam reach | Start with both sails about 45° out and the rudder centred. Adjust for a steady course. |
| Close-hauled | Pull both sails in. Hold the rudder near centre once on course; avoid pointing so high that the sails flap. |
| Tacking | Keep the sails in and steer the bow through the wind to the other tack. Centre the rudder when the turn is complete. |
| Bearing away / broad reach | Turn away from the wind and ease both sails progressively, keeping them filled rather than flapping. |
| Running | Ease both sails fully and hold the required course with small rudder movements. |
| Gybing / heading up | For a gybe, steer the stern through the wind and control the sails as they change sides. When heading back towards the wind, pull the sheets in progressively. Left/right rudder commands depend on the boat’s present course. |
After sailing
- Switch the receiver OFF first, then switch off the transmitter. Disconnect the receiver batteries.
- Open the deck hatch and let the interior dry completely. Trapped moisture can corrode and damage the radio equipment. Store the boat supported on its stand with the rig protected from damage.
Appendix
Spare parts
| Part no. | Description |
|---|---|
| 88003 | Stainless-steel rigging and hook |
| 88004 | Rudder set |
| 88012 | 9g servo |
| 88015 | Boom and mast set |
| 880201 | Keel |
| 880202 | Caribbean deck cover |
| 880204 | J2C02 2.4GHz 2-channel transmitter |
| 880205 | J2C96R 2.4GHz 4-channel receiver |
| 880207 | Caribbean V3 mainsail and jib |
Recycling (European Union)
Electrical equipment bearing the crossed-out bin symbol must not be disposed of in normal household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a specialised collection and recycling facility. In EU (European Union) countries, electrical equipment must not be disposed of in normal household waste (WEEE - Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU). You can take unwanted equipment to your nearest collection or recycling centre. The equipment will then be disposed of or recycled safely, free of charge. By handing in your unwanted equipment, you can make an important contribution to protecting the environment.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Joysway Hobby International Ltd. hereby declares that the model Caribbean V3 and other equipment supplied with it are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following website: https://www.kavanrc.com/doc. This 2.4 GHz radio equipment can be used without prior registration or individual approval in all countries of the European Union.
Warranty and post-warranty service
All Joysway products are covered by a 2-year warranty covering all manufacturing defects and faults. When making a claim within the warranty period, please always present a copy of the proof of purchase with the product and provide the service personnel with as detailed and complete information as possible about the defect found, your usage and other information that will facilitate the assessment of the claim and speed up its settlement. Please make your claim at the shop where you purchased the product.
This warranty certificate entitles you to a free warranty repair of the product supplied by KAVAN Europe s.r.o. within a period of 24 months. The warranty does not cover natural wear and tear due to normal use, as this is a product for modelling use, where the individual parts operate under much higher loads than normal toys are subjected to.
The warranty also does not cover any part of the equipment that has been improperly installed, roughly or improperly handled, or damaged in an accident, or any part of the equipment that has been repaired or altered by an unauthorised person (this includes the application of any waterproof sprays/coatings by the user). Like other fine electronics products, do not expose this equipment to high temperatures, low temperatures, moisture, dusty environments, violent mechanical shocks and impacts. Do not leave it in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Improper installation includes inadequate mounting, mechanical strain on cables and insufficient cooling.
Please claim warranty repairs from the shop where you purchased the product.
If possible, use the original packaging when returning the product for service. Include a dated description of its use and the fault, together with your full address and telephone number.