AquaCraft Bristol Bay User Manual

Warranty

AquaCraft

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will warrant this kit for 90 days after the date of purchase from defects in materials or

workmanship. AquaCraft will either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.

Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your

proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.

To return your Bristol Bay Fishing Boat for repairs covered under warranty you should send your boat to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: hobb

[e-mail]

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION ..............................................................2

USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................2

REPAIR SERVICE ................................................................2

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..................3

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION..............................3

BOAT TERMINOLOGY ......................................................3

FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................3

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS....................................6

Thank you for purchasing the Bristol Bay Fishing Boat! We at
AquaCraft Models know how exciting a new R/C boat
purchase can be and we know you’re anxious to get started,
but please take time to read these instructions carefully and
completely before attempting to operate your model. This
manual contains the instructions you need to safely operate
and maintain your boat. As with any hobby, there is the
possibility of injury. Arming yourself with knowledge is the
best way to avoid injury.

If for any reason you think that this model is not for you,
return it to your local dealer immediately. PLEASE NOTE:
Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model
after the final assembly sequence has begun.

As with any hobby, it is a good idea to assemble a useful
collection of tools to bring along anytime you head out to the
pond. Here are some items you may wish to keep handy.

❏ #2 Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ 1.5mm Hex driver (HCAR1150)
❏ 4mm Socket or wrench
❏ Paper towels

• Do not attempt to charge battery packs in the immediate
vicinity of swimming pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, inland
seas, etc. Above all, NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A

CHARGER IF YOU, THE CHARGER, OR THE BATTERY
PACK ARE WET.

• Always remove the battery pack from the boat before
recharging.

• This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are
susceptible to possible interference from other R/C
transmitters, paging systems, or other electrical noise.
Before turning your radio transmitter and receiver on,
make sure no one else in the area is operating a radio on
the same frequency (channel).

• Do not touch the propeller anytime the electronics are
turned “ON.” Pay close attention to items such as loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or any
loose objects that may come in contact with the spinning
propeller. 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 can generate considerable heat. Do not
touch any part of your motor until it has cooled.
Touching the motor immediately after running the Bristol
Bay Fishing Boat may possibly result in a serious burn.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your Bristol Bay
Fishing Boat repaired for a small charge by the experts at
AquaCraft’s authorized repair facility, Hobby Services, at the
address listed on the front page of this manual.

To speed up the repair process, please follow the instructions
as listed below.

1. Under all circumstances return the ENTIRE system; boat
and radio.

2. Make sure the electronics are turned off and all batteries
are removed.

3. Send written instructions which include a list of all items
returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem,
the service needed and your phone number during the
day. If you expect the repair to be covered under
warranty, be sure to include a proof-of-purchase date
(your store receipt or purchase invoice).

4. Also be sure to send your full return address.

REPAIR SERVICE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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.

❏ DTXC2100 DuraTrax

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7.2 volt 1500mAh NiCd battery

pack (1 required)

❏ DTXP4000 AC/DC Piranha

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Peak Power charger

❏ FUGP7300 “AA” batteries. Ten (10) “AA” batteries are

required (8 for the transmitter, 2 for the lighting system)

BOW: The front of the boat.

STERN: The back of the boat.

PORT: This is the left side of the boat when aboard and facing

the front (bow). An easy way to remember this is that port and
left both contain four letters.

STARBOARD: This is the right side of the boat when aboard
and facing the front (bow).

HULL: The body of the boat.

DECK: The top of the boat.

Transmitter Assembly

Important Note: The transmitter is not water resistant and
should never come in contact with water.

❏ 1. Remove the transmitter antenna from the parts bag and

screw it into the top of the transmitter. To ensure that the
antenna is attached, lightly pull on the base of the antenna. If
it slides out, it is not installed properly.

❏ 2. Slide off the battery door

on the bottom of the transmitter.
Install eight (8) new “AA”
batteries into the bottom of the
transmitter in the configuration
molded into the battery holder.
Re-install the battery door onto
the bottom of the transmitter.

❏ 3. Turn the transmitter “ON”

using the switch on the front. The
red LED light next to the on/off
switch should light up. If the LED
does not light up, turn the
transmitter off and check to
make sure that the batteries are
installed properly. If you see a

flashing LED, the batteries are
low and need to be replaced.

Hull

❏ 1. Carefully remove the Bristol Bay and boat stand from

their packaging.

❏ 2. Carefully remove the strips of tape that hold the deck

ornaments in place.

Mast & Sail Installation

❏ 1. Lift the cabin gently and release the port (left) and starboard

(right) cabin hooks from their retaining rings as shown.

❏ 2. Carefully remove the mast and sails from their packaging.

Be careful of the electrical wiring for the mast lighting.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

BOAT TERMINOLOGY

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

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Install (8) new "AA" batteries

STEERING

SERVO

REVERSE

ON / OFF

ADJUSTABLE

STEERING

RATE

POWER

LIGHT

STEERING

TRIM

THROTTLE SERVO

THROTTLE

TRIM

REVERSE