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• NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat!
• Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water.
• Never operate your RC boat in the presence of swimmers.
• Always use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when boarding and operating your retrieval craft, i.e. Jon boat or duck boat.
NOTE: Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.
• RC boat running hardware is very sharp. Be very careful when working on and around the metal parts.
• While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the
engine is running or serious injury will result.
• AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
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Summary of Contents for AquaCraft SuperVee 27R
- Page 1 • While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine is running or serious injury will result. • AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over. aquacraftmodels.com...
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Page 2: Optional Parts
For your convenience we have listed below a few different battery and charger options. Most 7.2V NiMH battery packs of around 3000mAh or larger will work quite well in the SuperVee 27R. It is WARRANTY SERVICE also important to note that chargers come in both DC and AC/DC versions. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Motor Connectors: 4mm Bullet connectors (3) FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage: 12-14 cells NiMH, (8-20V w/o BEC) Output Current: 45A continuous, 60A max surge Max Output Power: 900 watts NEW SUPERVEE 27R FEATURES: On-resistance: 0.003 ohms Tactic ™ 2.4GHz radio system... -
Page 4: Final Assembly
FINAL ASSEMBLY 1. Install 4AA batteries into the transmitter. Turn on the transmitter, making sure it’s working by viewing the LED on the front. The LED should glow bright red. 2. Remove the canopy by rotating the lock 90° to unlatch the canopy. 3. - Page 5 TIPS AND NOTES: The handling and performance of your SuperVee 27R can be disrupted by the smallest obstructions in the water. If you happen to pick up a small duck feather or leaf, the power system could draw more current than the ESC is capable of handling; the performance of the boat will be compromised and you could damage the motor, ESC or batteries.
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Page 6: Motor Maintenance
MOTOR MAINTENANCE After each day of operation we feel it’s best to remove the motor, fl ush it out with a moisture displacer and re-oil the bearings. You are going to need the following tools and supplies. 12mm open end wrench Wa ter displacer (WD-40, 10mm open end wrench CRC-56 or Corrosion X) - Page 7 4. Remove the two water lines that attach to the motor cooler. 5. Unplug the three 4mm connectors leading to the motor. 6. Use a 2.5mm ball driver or hex wrench two remove the two M3 screws holding the radio box in place. 7.
- Page 8 8. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench or hex driver to loosen the set screw that holds the fl ex coupler to the motor shaft. You don’t have to remove the set screw; just loosen it. 9. Using a 2.5mm wrench, loosen and remove the two motor screws.
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Page 9: Shaft Maintenance
Here are the tools and supplies you need to complete the task. 10mm open end wrench 12mm open end wrench AquaCraft Grimracer Speed Grease (AQUB9500) Paper towel Let’s begin. 1. Loosen the cable coupler using the 10 and 12mm wrenches. - Page 10 4. Before tightening the cable coupler, make sure to leave a 4 or 5mm distance between the back of the strut and the front of the drive dog. This will keep the drive system from binding or breaking as the cable operates. 5.
- Page 11 TUNING TIPS AND PROP INFO STRUT: The type of strut your boat is supplied with is called a “Stinger” strut. “The Business End of the Boat” Tilting the strut up lifts the prop out of the water as well as changing the thrust angle to positive.
- Page 12 2. Using the same 3mm hex wrench and a 7mm nut driver (Note: you are going to need a thin wall nut driver) remove the two center strut bolts and set aside. 3. You can now see that the center strut is free from its mount and can be removed if needed.
- Page 13 5. With the strut in position replace the two center bolts. You can use a metal ruler or straight edge to help view your changes. The point regarding removing the strut to yield the brass tubing is this: The brass tubing acts a bit like a spring. We have found it easier to preload the strut in a negative position.
- Page 14 42x55 (AQUB9725) are about the best overall props for your SCUFFING: Scuffi ng is a tuning trick boat racers use to increase SuperVee 27R. It is also advisable that you balance your propeller the speed of their boat. Scuffi ng involves dulling the area/s of the when it is new and check it for balance periodically.
- Page 15 State. These rules have been taking off across the country and can help you and your friends come up with your own racing program. • This class is a spec series for the AquaCraft SuperVee27R (SV27) RTR Brushless Mono in its stock form. Only a select set of well defi ned modifi...
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Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM AQUACRAFT To order replacement parts for the SV27R, use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed and can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/ Internet order fi...