AquaCraft Atlantic II User Manual

Introduction

Boat Features

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Atlantic II Harbor
Tugboat. We want the time you spend with your new R/C boat

to be fun and successful so please fully read the manual. If
for any reason you think this model is not for you, return it
to your place of purchase immediately. NOTE: Your hobby

dealer cannot accept a return on any model after final
assembly or after your boat has been operated.

All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors
in this manual.

Items Included

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Pre-painted and detailed fiberglass hull

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4-Channel Tactic TTX490 2.4GHz 2-stick transmitter

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4-Channel Tactic TR400 Receiver

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LiPo ready (3S) 30 Amp ESC with low battery warning
system and battery cut off circuit

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LED lighting, mast, markers, cabin

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Custom wood boat stand

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One hour run times or more possible with recomended
battery

Important LiPo Performance

and Care Information!

To get the most performance and safety from your LiPo

battery, please read and understand the following information.

● Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for
charging and maintaining your batteries. We would, however,
like to expand on this for R/C boating use.

● Never leave a charger and battery unattended while charging.

● Use only the recommended batteries and appropriate

charger.

● Refer to the instructions included with your charger for
proper battery charging procedure.

● For best performance and longest battery life, never charge
your LiPos at a charge rate higher than 1C. (1000mAh =

1amp, 2000mAh = 2amps and so on). Remove the battery

pack from the model and charge in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751)
or other safe charge container.

❍ Atlantic II Harbor Tugboat
❍ Tactic TTX490 Transmitter
❍ Boat Stand

Parts Needed to Complete Your Model

❍ 1 - ElectriFly® 11.1V 3S 2200 mAh 30C LiPo Battery

(GPMP0861)

❍ 1 - Duratrax Onyx 150 LiPo Balancing Charger

(DTXP4195)

❍ 6 - AA Dry Cell Batteries (DTXP4708)
❍ 1 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ElectriFly SafeCharge™

LiPo Battery Charge Bag (GPMP0751)

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PARTS AND TOOLS

❍ ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 3200mAh 25C (GPMP0871)
❍ 1.5mm Hex Wrench (DTXR0288)
❍ 2mm Hex Wrench (DTXR0289)
❍ 2.3mm Hex Wrench (DTXR0290)
❍ 5.5mm Nut Driver (DTXR0212)
❍ Great Planes Cell Match (GPMM3210)
❍ Needle Oiler (ZONR3105)
❍ Medium CA Glue (GPMR6008)

● We have found it best to use only 80% of the rated mAh of

the battery pack per discharge (boat run). You will experience
rapid depletion of battery pack performance if you continue
to discharge your pack below the 80% usage target.

NOTE:
bump warning system that warns you of low battery voltage.

This system starts its warning at 10.2V total giving you time

to bring the boat back to shore before the ESC cuts off at

9.2V. This is a built-in safety system for you, your boat and
your batteries. It’s important to note that a 2S pack (7.2V)
will not operate your boat or any battery pack (i.e. number of

cells) that falls below the listed warning and cut off voltages.

Although this system is in place we still recommend

adjusting your run times to not exceed 80% battery usage.

Always unplug and remove the battery from the boat

after use. NEVER leave your battery pack plugged into
the boat when not in use.

● Store your battery pack/s in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751) or

Your Atlantic II Harbor Tugboat’s ESC has a stutter

other battery containment device. It is best to store them in
a cool, dry place and on a fire-resistant surface. It is also a
good idea to charge your batteries to either a full charge (if
you feel you will be using the packs frequently) or at 11.4V
for a 3S pack (or 3.8V per cell) for longer storage.

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Warranty Service

AquaCraft will warranty your Atlantic II for 90 days after the
purchase from defects in materials or workmanship of original
manufacture. AquaCraft, at their discretion, will repair or
replace the incorrectly made part at no charge. This warranty
does not cover damage caused by crashes, abuse, misuse,
alterations or accidents. To return your boat for repairs you
need to provide proof of purchase, your store receipt or
product invoice. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PURCHASER

BE ENTITLED TO ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING
FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. This

warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.

Outside the USA and Canada, contact your local importer for
warranty information.

● If your boat should happen to stall, water currents will slowly

carry it to shore. Keep in mind that the boat could be carried
to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run your
boat, keep variables in mind such as wind direction and lake
size. It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any free-flowing
bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.

● Always remove the battery pack from the boat before

charging.

Specifi cations

ATLANTIC II HARBOR TUGBOAT

Hull Length: 30.25” [76.8cm]
Width: 10.5” [26.7cm]
Height: 19.5” [49.5cm]
Weight: 7.75lb [3.515kg] less battery
Run Time: Up to and over 60 minutes on

recommended battery

HOBBY SERVICES Ph: [phone]
Attn: Service Department 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Central Time M-F
Champaign, Illinois 61822

E-mail: [e-mail]

Safety Precautions

● AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

● Never ever attempt to swim after a stalled R/C boat. Do

not get in the water for any reason to retrieve your boat.

To aid in retrieving a stalled R/C boat, set up a fishing

reel with a tennis ball tied to the end of the line. Better
yet, get yourself a small Jon boat so you can row out
and pick up your boat. Remember to use a PFD any
time you enter your retrieval craft.

● Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running. Pay
close attention to items such as loose clothing, shirtsleeves,
ties, scarves, long hair or anything that may become
entangled in the spinning prop. If your fingers, hands, etc.
come in contact with the spinning propeller, you may be
severely injured.

● The speed and mass of this boat can inflict property damage
and severe personal injury if a collision occurs. Never run this
boat in the presence of swimmers or where the possibility
of collision with people or property exists.

● Electric motors produce heat. Do not touch any part of your
motor until it has cooled.

● This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible
to possible interference from other possible electrical noise.

●

You might be enticed to operate your boat at a very far

distance. Please avoid “taking her out” too far. The radio
system is capable of 1000' or more of operation but radio
reception variables exist, causing possible loss of control.

● If weeds become entangled in the propeller, stop the motor
and unplug the battery before attempting to remove them.

MOTOR

Low RPM 540: 8,200 RPM at 12V DC
Operating current: .9amps 12V DC (without loading)
Input: 8 to 14V
Dimension: 38×57 mm (1.5"×2.25")
Weight: 224 g (7.9 oz)

ESC

Rated Current: 30A (35A @ 60S)
Max Input Voltage: 13V
Battery Connector: Deans® Ultra Plug
Motor Connector: Bullet Plugs
Wire Gauge: 14G
Warning System: 10.2V Stutter Bump
LVC: 9V
BEC Max Current: 2A
Dimensions: 35 mm × 34 mm × 9 mm
Servo Connector: Universal

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Boat Terminology

BOW: Front of the boat.

STERN: Back of the boat.

PORT: Left side of the boat when aboard and facing the front

(bow). An easy way to remember is that port and left both

contain four letters.

STARBOARD: Right side of the boat.

HULL: Body of the boat.

DECK: Top of the boat.

RUDDER: Hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern.

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