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:

❍

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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