Maintenance & Repair

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RC Boat Motor Mount, Drive Shaft & Flex Shaft: What They Do & When to Replace
Maintenance & Repair

RC Boat Motor Mount, Drive Shaft & Flex Shaft: What They Do & When to Replace

What the motor mount, coupler, flex shaft, strut and stuffing tube actually do on an RC boat — and the real signs each one needs replacing before it strands you.

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RC Boat Overheating? How to Cool Your Motor & ESC on the Water
Maintenance & Repair

RC Boat Overheating? How to Cool Your Motor & ESC on the Water

Motor or ESC running hot after a run? Diagnose the real cause, fix your water pickup, and cool your RC boat's drivetrain the right way — not just with more water.

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RC Boat Motor Not Responding? How to Fix Electrical & Drive Issues (2026)
Maintenance & Repair

RC Boat Motor Not Responding? How to Fix Electrical & Drive Issues (2026)

RC boat motor dead? Follow this step-by-step diagnostic sequence — ESC arming, drive shaft, battery, bind, water ingress — with exact parts and replace thresholds.

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