AquaCraft Paradise User 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 Paradise Sailboat 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]

HCAZ3022 for HCAB01**Entire Contents © Copyright 2004

Before Building:

Thank you for purchasing the Paradise sailboat! We at AquaCraft 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 the instructions carefully and completely before attempting to
operate your model. This manual contains the instructions you need to safely build, operate, and maintain your R/C sailboat.

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.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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

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

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..................2

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION..............................2

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

BOAT TERMINOLOGY ......................................................2

FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................4

Assemble the Stand ........................................................4

Transmitter Assembly ....................................................4

Install the Keel ..............................................................4

Install the Receiver Batteries..........................................5

Install the Mast and Sails ..............................................5

Checking the Radio System, Rudder Installation

and Attaching the Sail Control Lines ..............................6

SAILING THE PARADISE SAILBOAT ..................................7

Sailing 101 ....................................................................7

Reading the Wind ..........................................................8

Getting Where You Need to Go ....................................8

Launch Procedure ..........................................................9

The Waiting Game ......................................................10

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS..................................10

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

• 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.

• This boat is 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).

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 Paradise
sailboat 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 below.

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

2. Make sure all batteries are removed from the boat and radio!

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.

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.

❏Twelve “AA” batteries (eight for the transmitter, four for the

receiver battery box)

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.

❏ Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ Long nose pliers 6" (HCAR0625)
❏ Paper towels
❏ Water Displacing Spray Lubricant
❏ Electrical Tape

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.

KEEL: A weighted blade that protrudes from the bottom of the

hull as a means of providing lateral stability.

RUDDER: The hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern that
controls steering.

BASIC BOAT TERMINOLOGY

USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

REPAIR SERVICE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3

Top Spreader

Lower Spreader

Jib Sail

Mast Head

Main Sail

Jib Boom

Hull

Mast

Boom Vang

Main Boom

Rudder

Keel

Carefully remove your Paradise sailboat and all remaining
components from the box. IMPORTANT: Use additional care
not to bend the mast while removing the mast and sail
assembly from the box.

ASSEMBLE THE STAND

❏1. Insert the wire uprights into the base of the boat stand as

shown (note direction).

❏2. Tighten the two (2) thumb screws firmly.

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 face of the transmitter.

Install 8 fresh “AA” batteries into the transmitter in the
configuration molded into the battery compartment.
Re-install the battery door onto the face of the transmitter.

❏3. Turn the transmitter on using the switch on the front. The

green and red LED lights above the on/off switch should light
up. If they do not light up, turn the transmitter off and check to
make sure that the batteries are installed properly. If you see a

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

INSTALL THE KEEL

❏1. If you have not already done so, remove the Paradise

hull from the plastic bag and open the bag containing the keel
and rudder parts.

❏2. Remove the thumbnut from the keel shaft and insert it

up through the bottom of the hull as shown. The keel has
been shaped to fit only one way. Pay close attention here or
the keel and hull may be badly damaged.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

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Antenna

Power Status

Indicators

Sail

Control

Stick

Rudder

Control

Stick

Sail

Control

Trim

Servo Reversing

Switch (Sail Control)

Battery Tray

(shown with

door removed)

Rudder

Trim

Servo Reversing
Switch (Rudder)