Picked up a new impulse for $220 shiiped

[bob_t]

Wow, called Horizon on Monday, new parts showed up today! Great service.

Bob

[tlandauer]

Looking at the pic., it had to be from the factory since you also said the screws were almost epoxied in. It's too bad the QC is not up to standard. Hope you get everything sorted out, I still think in the end you got a good deal. let's just hope that from now on you can have fun w/o too much headache!
Good luck and cheers!

[bob_t]

Thanks. I installed the new rx and it works like is should, now. Definitely was a defective rx. Still amazed that it left the factory with the motor so mis-aligned. If I had just put batteries in and hit the throttle, it would have been instant disaster (and lots of fiberglass dust!!).

[tlandauer]

Thanks. I installed the new rx and it works like is should, now. Definitely was a defective rx. Still amazed that it left the factory with the motor so mis-aligned. If I had just put batteries in and hit the throttle, it would have been instant disaster (and lots of fiberglass dust!!).

I was amazed too, especially at the angle! My first thoughts were that the motor wasn't fastened and that there was an impact that knocked the motor into that position, but as you said, the screws were tight.
Anyway, sorry to be long winded, enjoy!

[lenny]

bob_t !
Check your water lines to for silicone in all the nipples and the rudder water intake hole and nipple to,
I had them come through with stuff in them.
And things get hot fast,
Some times it is a loose piece in there and will be Intermittent with water flow.
Also check for leaks at the flooded stuffing tube and hardware screws to.
First run on it check at 1 to 2 minutes for water in the hull and flow and temps.

[bob_t]

bob_t !
Check your water lines to for silicone in the nipple and the rudder water intake hole and nipple to,
I had them come through with stuff in them.
And thing get hot fast,
Also check for leaks at the flooded stuffing tube and hardware screws to.
First run on it check at 1 to 2 minutes for water in it and temps.

Thanks,
Bob