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Cleaning and Care

Articles detailing the correct method of cleaning your Foil Drive gear after each use.

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Battery Care & Storage

Battery Care and Storage. It is important to understand the environmental factors that affect Lithium-Ion batteries as well as how to properly charge, use and store your battery to ensure performance longevity and safety. Continue reading below to le

Cleaning Your Kit

SALTWATER, SAND AND YOUR KIT. Saltwater is the most brutal operating environment for electronics and can take its toll if not well managed. The custom motor has an epoxy coating to completely seal the motors exposure points. We have coated the magnet

Motor Hard to Pull Apart for Cleaning

Foil Drive motors purchased before December 2022 came from factory with a circlip installed on the motor shaft that prevented the spinning outter can from being removed by hand. See this article if your motor needs to have the circlip removed. https:

Foil Drive Battery Grease for Gen2 Systems

This article contains information about the dielectric grease that comes with Gen2 systems. Continue reading to learn why we have included a battery grease as well as where and how to apply it. What is dielectric grease and why is it used?. Dielectri

Motor Cleaning and Maintenance

While the Foil Drive motor is super hardy and very robust, it remains susceptible the harsh marine environment. Just like any other marine device or toy, the motor requires regular care and maintenance to remain in top condition. Some simple steps af

O-Ring Seal Care and Maintenance

O-Ring Seal Care and Maintenance. This article contains information about O-ring care and maintenance that is required for Gen2 systems. Continue reading to learn more about these O-Rings and how to clean them. Where do the O-Rings go?. Each system h

Motor Plug Care and Maintenance

O-Ring Seal Care and Maintenance. This article contains information about O-ring care and maintenance that is required for Gen2 systems. Continue reading to learn more about these O-Rings and how to clean them. Where do the O-Rings go?. Each system h