AquaCraft Miss Vegas User Manual

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

Warranty

AquaCraft™ will warrant this kit for 90 days after the 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 U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane 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], 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: [e-mail]

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SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ................2

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

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

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION & OTHER

USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ................................................3

OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND ..................3

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

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

RUNNING THE ENGINE....................................................5

BREAKING IN THE ENGINE ..............................................6

RUNNING THE U-18 MISS VEGAS HYDROPLANE ..........7

TRIM ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE U-18 MISS

VEGAS HYDROPLANE ......................................................8

MAINTENANCE ................................................................9

RACING ..........................................................................10

NATIONAL MODEL BOATING ORGANIZATIONS ........10

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................11

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART ................11

AQUACRAFT .18 INBOARD MARINE

ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW ............................BACK COVER

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.

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your U-18 Miss
Vegas Hydroplane 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
proceeding instructions.

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

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all batteries are
removed and fuel is drained from the tank.

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. Be sure to send your full return address.

• Adult supervision is strongly recommended! Children
should be warned about the dangers of playing in close
proximity to water.

• Use care to avoid touching the propeller anytime the
engine is running. Pay equally close attention to items
such as loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair
or loose objects such as screwdrivers or pencils that may
fall out of shirt or jacket pockets onto the spinning prop. If

your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with the
spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.

• Because of the speed and mass of this boat, it is capable
of inflicting 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.

• Never threaten any wildlife or disturb fisherman with
your model boat! This is the quickest way to get model
boating banned from your favorite local pond.

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

• Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come
into contact with the eyes or mouth. Always store fuel in a

clearly marked container and out of the reach of children.

• Model engine fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away from
open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or anything
else that might ignite it. Do not smoke or allow anyone
else to smoke in close proximity to open fuel. Make sure
that fuel lines are in good condition so that fuel will not
leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.

• Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Model
engines, like automobile engines, exhaust deadly carbon
monoxide. Run your engine only in an open area.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

REPAIR SERVICE

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

Before Building: Thank you for purchasing the U-18 Miss
Vegas Hydroplane! We at AquaCraft know how exciting a
new boat purchase can be and we know you’re anxious to
get started, but please take the time to read these
instructions 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 prevent accidents.

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.

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• Model engines generate considerable heat. Do not touch
any part of your engine until it has cooled. Touching the
muffler, cylinder head, or exhaust header may result in a
serious burn.

• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines. The
propeller may throw loose material such as sand or gravel
into your face.

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.

The U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane can be made ready for the
water in just a few minutes. The following items are required
to complete assembly:

❏ HCAP2520 Hot Shot

™

2 Glow starter

❏ ODOP3130 30% Nitromethane model boat fuel (1 quart)
❏ DTXP0125 Kwik-Pit

™

250 fuel bottle

❏ 12 “AA” batteries (FUGP7316 – 16 pk)

It is a good idea to assemble a useful collection of tools and
accessories to bring along anytime you head out to the pond.
Here are some items you will want to keep handy.

❏ #2 Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ Hobbico

®

heavy-duty diagonal cutter 7" (HCAR0627)

❏ Metric and standard hex drivers
❏ Adjustable wrench
❏ Needle-nose pliers (HCAR0625)
❏ After Run engine oil (HCAP3000)
❏ Glow plugs
❏ Fuel tubing (GPMQ4131)
❏ Hook & loop material (GPMQ4480)
❏ Hobby knife (HCAR0109)
❏ AquaCraft Speed Grease cable lubricant (AQUB9500) or

Marine-grade grease (for lubricating the flexible drive cable)

❏ Zip-ties
❏ Extra “AA” batteries
❏ Thread-locking compound
❏ CA glue and de-bonder

❏ Paper towels
❏ Spray-on glass cleaner
❏ Sunglasses
❏ Sun block
❏ Waders or rubber boots
❏ Cooler with plenty of ice and soda
❏ Folding table
❏ Lawn chairs
❏ First-aid kit
❏ EZ-up or canopy for shelter

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).

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.

RUDDER: The hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern that

controls steering.

SPONSON: The projections at either side of hull that give
lateral stability on the water.

Carefully remove your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane from the
box and place it atop the pre-built boat stand. Remove all
remaining components from the box. You may wish to keep

the box in order to more easily transport and store your
U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane.

Decals have been provided for your U-18 Miss Vegas
Hydroplane. Simply cut them out, peel, and stick! See the
photos on the box for recommended decal placement.

TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY

❏ 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.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

BOAT TERMINOLOGY

OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION &

OTHER USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS

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❏ 2. Slide off the battery door on the bottom of the transmitter.

Install 8 fresh “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.

INSTALLATION OF RECEIVER BATTERIES

❏ 1. Locate the cowl locks on the rear hatch cover and slide

them forward.

❏ 2. Lift the rear of the canopy and slide it forward to access

the interior of the hull.

❏ 3. Remove the two (2) 2 x 12mm screws that secure the

radio box lid and gently lift the lid from the battery box.

❏ 4. Uncoil the receiver antenna and carefully thread it

through the rubber grommet on the radio box lid as shown.

❏ 5. Run the receiver antenna through the antenna tube and

insert the tube into the grommet as shown.

THROTTLE

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TRIM

TRIM

THROTTLE SERVO

REVERSE

Install (8) new "AA" batteries

STEERING

SERVO

REVERSE

ON / OFF

ADJUSTABLE

STEERING

RATE

POWER

LIGHT

STEERING