AquaCraft P-27 Gunslinger User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

WARNING

Never operate your R/C boat while standing in the water.
Never operate your R/C 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

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hardware included with this R/C boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.

R/C 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.

Introduction

IMPORTANT LIPO PERFORMANCE AND CARE

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft P-27 Gunslinger! We

want the time you spend with your new RC 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 local dealer
immediately. NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return
on any model after fi nal assembly or after your boat has been
subject to operation.

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

Items Included

❍ P-27 Gunslinger Boat ❍ Boat Stand ❍ Extra Prop
❍ Tac ti c™ Transmitter ❍ Hatch Tape

To get the most performance and safe usage from your LiPo

battery, please read and understand the following information.

CHARGING:

For best performance and longest battery life, never charge
your LiPos at a charge rate higher than 1C. (1000mAh = 1amp).
Never charge your battery pack in the model and always

place your battery in a safe charge container like a LiPo Sack

(GPMP0751) when charging.

DISCHARGING OR OPERATION:

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 packs below the 80% usage target.

NOTE: Your AquaCraft P-27 Gunslinger Motor Controller
has a stutter bump warning system that warns you of low

battery voltage. This system starts its warning at or around

9.7V giving you limited time to bring the boat back to shore
before the motor controller cuts off at 9V total. This is a built in

safety system for you, your boat and your batteries. Although
this system is in place we still recommend adjusting your run
times to not exceed 80% battery usage.

STORAGE:

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

battery containment device. It is also best to store them in

a cool dry place and on a fi re resistant surface. It is best to
charge your batteries to either a full charge (if you feel you
will be using the packs frequently) or at 11.4V (3.8V per cell)
for longer storage.

Parts Needed to Complete Your Model

❍ 1 LiPo Battery pack (see below)
❍ LiPo Battery Charger (see below)
❍ AA Dry Cell Transmitter Batteries (4)

OPTIONAL:

❍ AQUB9500 Speed Grease
❍ AQUB9514 Grimracer™ Pro Radio Box tape
❍ DTXR0288 1.5mm hex wrench
❍ GPMM3210 Great Planes Cell Match
❍ GPMP0751 LiPo Sack (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

Battery and Charger Choices

Feel free to mix and match based on your budget.

BATTERY:

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GPMP0861 Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V

2200mAh 30C OR GPMP0871 Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo
3S 11.1V 3200mAh 25C

CHARGER:

❍

GPMM3318 Great Planes AC/DC 3S LiPo Balancing

Smart Charger OR DTXP4235 DuraTrax ONYX 235 Advanced
Charger W/Balancing

Warranty Service

AquaCraft® will warrant your P-27 Gunslinger for 90 days
after 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 will suffi ce. 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 specifi c 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.

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

E-mail: [e-mail]

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Safety Precautions

● Never, ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat.
Do not get in the water for any reason to retrieve your
boat. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat set up
a fi shing reel with a tennis ball tied to the end of the
line. Or 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.

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

● Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running.

Pay equally close attention to items such as loose clothing,
shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or anything that may
become entangled in the spinning prop. If your fi ngers,
hands, etc. come in contact with the spinning propeller, you
may be severely injured.

● The speed and mass of this boat can infl ict 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 R/C transmitters, paging
systems, or other electrical noise.

● In the event that weeds become entangled in the propeller,
stop the motor before attempting to remove them.

● Rough water and high winds can make your boat fl ip easily
and make it diffi cult to control. Operating in rough water or
high winds should be avoided.

● 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, size
of the lake, etc. It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any
free-fl owing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.

● Always remove the battery pack from the boat before
charging.

Specifi cations

P-27 GUNSLINGER BOAT:

Hull Length: 28" (711mm)
Overall Length: 29.5" (750mm)
Height: 6" (152mm)
Width: 10.25" (267mm)
Weight (Less Battery): 37.5oz (106.5g)
Motor: Brushless, 28mm x 56mm,

6 pole, 1800KV, inrunner

Battery Type Required: 3S LiPo
Motor Controller: 50 amp
Input Voltage: 3S-11.1V
Ba ttery Mounting

Area Dimensions: 6.25" x 2.5" x 1.5"
Speed: 20mph
Run time: 8 minutes approx.

(3200mAh battery)

BOAT FEATURES:

● Tactic TTX240 2.4GHz transmitter with TR325 receiver

● 1800kV brushless in runner motor

● LiPo ready (3S) 50 Amp brushless motor controller with

low battery stutter warning system and battery cut off
circuit.

● Tough, lightweight ABS construction with square hatch

opening for easy taping

● Great looking pre-applied Gunslinger graphics

● Rudder with kick back design

● Separate water proof radio box for the receiver and

steering servo

ALSO INCLUDES:

● Scale subsurface drive propeller system

● Water cooled motor

● Water cooled motor controller

● Transom mounted water pickup

● 1/8" [3.2mm] prop shaft

● Two blade FRP propeller

● Transom drain plug

● Performance offset driveline

MOTOR:

KV Rating: 1800kV

Rated Operational Voltage: 7-25V (2-6s)
Operating Current (no load): 1.7A, 8V/DC
Max Current: 70A
Loaded Optimum Working Range: 45A-50A
Shaft Diameter: 3.175mm
Motor Resistance: 55 m
Dimension: 28x56mm
Weight: 135g

MOTOR CONTROLLER:

Amps: 50amp continuous
Max Amps: 65A 10 sec
Voltage Range: 9V-12.6V
BEC: 5V 2A
Motor Connectors: 4mm bullet (3)
Battery Connector: Deans
Stutter Voltage: 9.7 volts
LVC: 9 volts
Wire Gauge: #14
Max Output Power: 500 watts
On-Resistance: 0.0015 ohms
Operating Frequency: 8KHZ PWM , 16MHZ

MCU

Timing Angle: Auto

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Transmitter

To help you better understand your transmitter and its functions,

here is a picture outlining the operational features.

1. Steering Wheel

2. LED power on indicator

3. Power ON/OFF button

4. Throttle trigger

5. Steering rate adjustment

(this is used to increase
or decrease the turning
radius of the boat)

6. Throttle reversing switch
(“R” is the position the
switch needs to be in for
your P-27 Gunslinger)

7. Throttle Trim dial (this
should be in the 2:00 o’clock position)

8. Steering trim (this is used to adjust the tracking of the boat)

9. Steering reversing switch (this should be in the “N” position

to operate your P-27 Gunslinger)

2. Turn the transmitter “ON” by pressing the button on the right
side of the transmitter. The battery level indicator light (LED)
should glow red. If the LED is fl ashing the batteries are low
and need to be replaced or rechecked for incorrect installation.

BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION

Assembly

INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES:

1. Install 4“AA” batteries into the transmitter in the confi guration
molded into the battery fl oor. Slide the lower cover off the
bottom of the transmitter. Install the 4 AA batteries using the
battery positions marked in the lower battery tray. Slide the
battery cover back in place. It will snap into place.

1. Remove the canopy by rotating the lock near the front of
the hatch.

2. Lift and remove the cowl from the boat

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3. Install the battery pack by using the provided hook and loop.

4. Plug the battery into the motor controller.

4. Now is a good time to check that the rudder turns the

correct way. Turn the wheel right (Clockwise) and the rudder
should turn right. Turning the wheel left (CWW) and the rudder
should turn left.

Arming

1. Turn on your transmitter.

2. Plug the battery pack into the motor controller.

3. When you plug the motor into the motor controller you

will hear the motor beep one time letting you know the boat
is powered up. (Note: The boat becomes LIVE when the
battery is plugged in). Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and
you will hear 2 beeps. Relax the throttle trigger and you will
hear 3 more. The boat is now armed ready to run. (Note: The
arming process has to be done each time you plug the pack
into the boat.)

Let’s review:

2
%

Squeeze the throttle trigger and hold

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%

Your boat is now ready to operate!

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Plug in the pack

Release the trigger

« Beep»

« Beep-Beep »

« Beep- Beep -Beep»

Running Your P-27 Gunslinger

With the battery installed and the boat powered up, place the
canopy on the boat and turn the front lock to hold it in place.
NOTE: It is best to tape the canopy closed. This is the best
way to keep water out of your boat. If you are going to use
the supplied tape you can unscrew and remove the front

lock; this makes taping easer. You can also upgrade to our
premium tape (AQUB9514 Grimracer Pro Radio Box Tape),

making tape application and removal easier.

Place the boat in water that is at least 12” deep. IMPORTANT:
Make sure the water is free of weeds, sticks or other fl oating

debris. Run the boat straight away from you, taking note if it
pulls left or right. If the boat needs any trim changes, adjust

the steering trim knob to correct the path.

This boat is FAST! It’s a good idea to run in a larger pond.

Running your P-27 Gunslinger in a pool should be avoided.

After you have completed a run it is best to FIRST unplug the

boat’s power battery. Remove the cowl to gain access to the
battery, unplug the battery and then turn off the transmitter. This

safely powers down the boat before turning off your transmitte r.

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IMPORTANT:

If you should happen to strike anything in the water the
rudder is designed to “kick back”. To return your rudder to
the running position simply rotate the rudder blade forward
until it snaps in place.

Tuning Your Gunslinger

You can adjust your Gunslinger for better performance by

adjusting the trim plates and upgrading the prop.

If your boat takes on a large amount of water and stalls in
the middle of the lake, don’t worry, your P-27 Gunslinger has
foam fl oatation so it will not sink. You will however have to
retrieve the boat and remove the canopy to remove the any
water that might have entered. If the inside of the boat is
fl ooded, remove the transom plug from the back of the boat
and allow the water to drain. Dry the boat the best you can

before operating it again. Remember to re-install the transom
plug before running your boat again.

Maintenance

It is important to remove and re-lubricate the drive shaft and
other motor bearings after a day of running. Make sure the

battery pack is unplugged. To lubricate the shaft you will need a

1.5mm hex wrench, GrimRacer Cable Grease and a paper towel.

Bending the trim plates down will reduce bouncing (porpoising)
but add amp draw and slow the boat down slightly, possibly
shortening your run time. Bending the trim plates up will loosen
the boat up, can cause it to porpoise and possibly even blow
over (fl ip over backwards)! Adjusting the trim plates to provide
the best balance of speed and stability is challenging and fun.

Your boat will also benefi t from the addition of a metal prop.

(AQUB9700 AquaCraft Metal Prop 36x55 2-Blade). The
reduced fl ex and sharper edges will help the performance
greatly. Learning to work on, i.e. sharpen
and balance your prop is fun and can also
be rewarding. Always be extra
careful around metal propellers.
Once sharpened they can cut
with little effort.

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1. Using a 1.5mm hex wrench, loosen the set screw holding
the drive shaft to the motor coupler.

2. Slip the drive shaft out the back of the boat. Wipe off any
grease and water that might be on the shaft.

3.

Using GrimRacer speed grease, apply a small amount to
the shaft and slide the shaft back into the boat. Be careful to
align the drive shaft to the hole in the end of the motor coupler
and align the fl at spot in the shaft with the set screw. Tighten the
set screw holding the drive shaft in place. Do not overtighten.

6. Test for proper Tx/Rx functionality by completing the next
section. If it doesn’t seem the radio has linked properly, repeat
steps 1-6 above.

One more thing we would like to point out about your P-27
Gunslinger Crackerbox. The prop shaft is offset on the bottom
of your hull. It looks crooked, and it is offset, but this is done

intentionally as it helps control torque from the prop and motor.

Ordering Replacement Parts

To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft P-27 Gunslinger,

use the order numbers in the replacement parts list.
Replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby
shop or by mail order. If you need assistance locating a dealer
to purchase parts, visit www.aquacraftmodels.com and click
on “Where to buy”. If you are missing parts, contact Hobbico
Product Support at:

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

4. Now is also a good time to place a drop of light oil on the
motor bearing.

Linking Transmitter and Receiver

Linking: Your Tactic transmitter and receiver come pre-linked
from the factory. If for any reason this is interrupted or you
need to replace either the transmitter or receiver you will have
to re-link the two together.

To link the Tx and Rx:

1. Turn on the transmitter.

2. Apply power to the receiver

3. If the receiver’s LED fl ashes once and then stays on, the Rx

is already linked to the Tx and you can skip to the next section.
Otherwise, push and hold the receiver’s “BIND” button until
its LED glows red and then turns off after about one second.

4. Release the BIND button.

5. If the linking is successful, the LED will fl ash once and

then remain ON.

Parts List

AQUB6241 Cowl
AQUB6251 Prop Shaft
AQUB6332 Decal Sheet
AQUB6402 Cowl Latch
AQUB7766 535 Injection Molded Prop
AQUB7852 Drive dog with prop nut
AQUB7854 Motor Coupler with set screws
AQUB7916 Motor Mount
AQUB8617 Radio box lid
AQUB8767 Rudder linkage
AQUB8768 Rudder Blade
AQUB8769 Rudder Support Bracket with Hinge Pin
AQUB8770 Rudder Bracket with Steering Arm
AQUB8782 Servo Mount
AQUB9015 Skid Fin
AQUB9041 Trim Plates (2)
AQUB9500 Grimracer Speed Grease
AQUB9503 Radio box rubber seal boots
AQUB9506 Transom drain plug
AQUB9514 Grimracer Pro Radio Box Tape
AQUB9548 28mm CNC water jacket with O-rings
AQUB9700 Metal Prop 36x55 2-Blade
AQUG7010 28-56-1800kV 6 pole In-runner motor
AQUM7000 50-Amp Water Cooled Motor Controller
DTXP4235 LiPo Charger Onyx 235
GPMM3318 AC/DC 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger
GPMP0861 ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C

GPMP0871 ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 3200mAh 25C
TACJ0245 Tactic Pistol Grip Radio System
TACL0324 Tactic 2.4GHz Receiver Only
TACM0235 Tactic TSX35 Standard Sport Servo

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FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.

Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator (transmitter) and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Compliance Information for the European Union

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION:

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s

responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or location
where you purchased the product.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Product: Tactic TTX240 2.4GHz 2-Channel Pistol Tx Rx
Item number: TACJ0245

Equipment class: 1

TACTIC TTX240 TRANSMITTER AND TACTIC TR324 RECEIVER:

The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity
with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following
the provisions of the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:

EN 60950-1:2006

Safety

The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity
with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following
the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1,

Technical requirements for radio equipment
General EMC requirements for radio equipment

301 489-17 V1.3.2

Tactic

c/o Hobbico, Inc.

2904 Research Road

Champaign, IL USA 61826

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the noted certifications for this product as authorized for sale and use.

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