AquaCraft Rescue 17 User Manual

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WARNING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

Features

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Rescue 17. We want

the time you spend with your new R/C 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 operated.

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

Items Included

● Working water cannon with water pump

● 10 piece LED light kit installed.

● Wire rope deck railing

●

Fireboat scale water cannons, ladders, water valves, search
lights, staircases, railings, windows, radar/radio antennas, etc.

● 600 size brushed motor

● Tactic TTX490 4-channel 2.4GHz SLT surface transmitter.

● 3S LiPo ready ESC

● Painted fi berglass hull, deck and cabin.

● Scale detail parts and accessories installed.

● Swing-down cabin support brace

Specifi cations

Length: 38 in (965mm)
Width (beam): 10.25 in (261mm)
Height: 17 in (432mm)
Weight: 8lbs (3600G)

Boat Terminology

BOW: Front of the boat.
STERN: Back of the boat.
PORT: Left side of the boat when aboard and facing the front

(bow). An easy way to remember is that port and left both

contain four letters.

STARBOARD: Right side of the boat.
HULL: Body of the boat.
DECK: Top of the boat.
RUDDER: Hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern.

❍ Rescue 17 ❍ Boat Stand
❍ Tactic® Transmitter ❍ Decal Sheet

Parts Needed to Complete Your Model

❍ 1 - ElectriFly 2200mAh 11.1V LiPo Battery (GPMP0861)
❍ 1 -

Great Planes 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger (GPMM3318)

❍ CA glue (GPMR6007)
❍ 6 - “AA” Batteries (FUGP7300)

Warranty Service

AquaCraft® will warrant your Rescue 17 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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Assembly

HULL AND LIGHTING SYSTEM

Pull the cabin latch forward.

Install two new “AA” batteries into the lighting system battery

holder. Be sure to follow the positive (+) and negative (–)
pattern molded into the the battery holder.

Lift the front of the cabin and move the cowl support to keep

the cabin up.

Connect the lighting plugs together as shown. NOTE: The

plugs only fi t together one way.

The lighting system has its own power switch. Turn the power

on to illuminate the running and cabin lights.

Through the inside of the cabin use a Phillips screwdriver to

secure the light mast to the top of the cabin using provided
the 1.5x16mm screw as shown.

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