AquaCraft SuperVee 27R User Manual

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WARNING:

• NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat!

• Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water.

• Never operate your RC 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 RC boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.

• RC 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.

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Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft SuperVee 27R. We at
AquaCraft want the time you spend with your boat to be safe, fun
and successful. If for any reason you feel this R/C model is not for
you return it to your place of purchase immediately. Your hobby
dealer cannot accept returns on any model after fi nal assembly or
after your boat has been operated.

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

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.

PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR MODEL

❏ 4 – AA Batteries (transmitter)

For your convenience we have listed below a few different battery
and charger options. Most 7.2V NiMH battery packs of around
3000mAh or larger will work quite well in the SuperVee 27R. It is
also important to note that chargers come in both DC and AC/DC
versions. DC chargers require a 12V power supply like a 12V car
battery or bench top power supply to power up the charger. AC/DC
chargers allow you to plug the charger into a 120V house outlet or
DC power supply, therefore making them more convenient for most
charging situations.

OPTION 1: (This is about the minimum cost and performance one
would need to own to operate your SuperVee 27R.)

❏ DTXC2054 Onyx™ 3000mAh NiMH battery pack (2)–you need two

battery packs to operate the boat.

❏ DTXP4002 Piranha DC Charger

OPTION 2: (This is a good middle of the road option; you will get
good battery performance as well as an AC/DC charger.)

❏ DTXC2145 Onyx 3800 NiMH battery pack (2)
❏ DTXP4200 Onyx 200 sport peak charger

❏ GPMQ4480 Hook and Loop: Remember if you purchase extra

battery packs you are going to need to purchase extra hook and
loop as well.

❏ AQUB9700 40X52 3-bladed prop (this prop closely mimics the

stock plastic prop but with better overall performance)

❏ AQUB9725 42X55 2-bladed prop (this prop has great acceleration

as well as top speed)

❏ AQUB9514 Grimracer Pro Radio Box Tape (most top competitors

tape shut the perimeter of the cowl to help keep water out of the
boat)

❏ AQUB9500 Grimracer Speed Grease (you are going to need to

re-grease the drive cable after each day of running)

❏ AQUB6322 Grimracer decal set (let them know that you’re ready

to race!)

Grimracer says: Now is a good time to
get your batteries on charge!

WARRANTY SERVICE

AquaCraft will warrant your SuperVee 27R for 90 days after the
purchase from defects in materials or workmanship of original
manufacture. AquaCraft, at their option, will repair or replace at
no charge the incorrectly made part. This warranty does not cover
damage caused by crash, abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. To
return your boat for service 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 and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.

OPTION 3: (This option will provide the longest run times and best
over-all performance, as well as allow you to charge both batteries
at the same time.)

❏ DTXC2151 DuraTrax® 5000mAh NiMH battery pack (2)
❏ DTXP4240 Onyx Dual AC/DC charger

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Outside USA and Canada, contact local importer for warranty
information.

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: [e-mail]

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. Your SuperVee
27R has fl otation added to the interior of the hull and the cowl;
they will not sink. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat, you
can use 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.

• Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running. Pay equally

close attention to items such as loose clothing, shirtsleeves, 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.

• This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible to
possible interference from RF sources. It is a good idea to pre­check the system to make sure it’s operating properly before you
launch your boat.

• If your SuperVee27R should happen to stall, water currents will
slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is the boat could be carried
to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run your model,
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.

OTHER FEATURES:

Hand-laid fi berglass construction
High-gloss painted fi nish
Water-resistant radio box
Brass stuffi ng tube
Low-friction cable guide
.150" fl ex drive cable
Standard 3/16" (.187") prop shaft
40mm Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Propeller
Aluminum hardware nut plates

SPECIFICATIONS:

Hull Length: 27" (685mm)
Overall Length: 31" (790mm)
Width: 8" (204mm)
Height: 6.5" (165mm)
Empty Weight: 53oz
Weight RTR: 84oz

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:

Diameter: 36mm
Length: 56mm
Shaft Length: 15mm
Overall Length: 71mm
Shaft Size: 5mm
Connectors: 4mm Bullet
Weight: 212g
Input Voltage: 7-18.5v
Max. Constant Current: 50A
Max. Surge Current: 80A/fi ve seconds
No Load Current: 5.0A
kV Rating: 1800 rpm/V
Watts: 925Max

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

NEW SUPERVEE 27R FEATURES:

Tactic™ 2.4GHz radio system
New 1800 KV 6-pole motor
Stronger hull seam joint
New aluminum motor cooling jacket
New water cooling jacket for the ESC
Addition of a port side turn fi n
Black anodized hardware
Updated center of gravity for better handling
Transom mounted water cooling pickup
Stronger interior mounted motor rails
Custom built and installed tow hook
Stronger hook and loop battery mounting
New graphics package

ESC SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 80mm
Width: 38mm
Height: 17mm
Wire Gauge: 14g
Battery Connectors: Male Deans® Ultra Plugs® (2)
Motor Connectors: 4mm Bullet connectors (3)
Input Voltage: 12-14 cells NiMH, (8-20V w/o BEC)
Output Current: 45A continuous, 60A max surge
Max Output Power: 900 watts
On-resistance: 0.003 ohms
Operating frequency: 8kHz
BEC: 5.2V/2A
Thermal Cutoff: 110C
Timing Angle: 10°

WARNING: This ESC is not designed to be used with LiPo batteries!

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FINAL ASSEMBLY

1. Install 4AA batteries into the transmitter. Turn on the
transmitter, making sure it’s working by viewing the

LED on the front. The LED should glow bright red.

2. Remove the canopy by rotating the
lock 90° to unlatch the canopy.

3. Remove the hook and loop from the battery area
inside the boat and attach it to your battery packs.

4. Install the batteries into the boat,
making sure they are well-seated.

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START UP & OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Turn on your transmitter, taking note that the power light is illuminated.

2. Stand clear of the propeller and plug each of the main batteries into the ESC.

3. At this time you will hear one beep. To arm the ESC, squeeze the throttle trigger and hold until you hear one more beep. Release the
throttle trigger and you will hear three more. Your boat is now ready to operate.

4. If your boat does not beep after plugging in the batteries, turn the throttle trim knob either left or right until you hear the boat beep.

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Squeeze the throttle trigger and hold

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You boat is now ready to operate!

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Plug in the packs

Release the trigger

One (1) beep
One (1) beep
Three (3) beeps

Now is a good time to check the rotation of the prop. Very quickly jab the throttle trigger and check the direction of the motor. It should
spin the propeller counterclockwise when viewing the boat from the back. If the motor spins the wrong way, simply switch any two of the
three wires between the motor and the ESC. Warning: Do not hold the throttle down for more than one or two seconds to check the motor
direction or you might risk damaging the motor. Also check the steering direction. When you turn the wheel to the right, the back of the
rudder blade should also move to the right.

Install the cowl and snap it in place by pushing down on the back
latch. You are now ready to run the boat.

Launch the boat in water that is at least 12" deep and weed free. You
can set the boat still in the water and hit the throttle or you can hand
launch it (toss the boat in with a forward motion and power up as
the boat hits the water). The boat will leave using either method.
When using the still method, you are going to have to be quite
aggressive with the throttle to get the boat on plane.

When the batteries are exhausted, bring the boat in and unplug the
batteries. Be careful as the motor and batteries can become very

hot during operation.

TIPS AND NOTES:

The handling and performance of your SuperVee 27R can be disrupted by the smallest obstructions in the water. If you happen to pick up a
small duck feather or leaf, the power system could draw more current than the ESC is capable of handling; the performance of the boat will
be compromised and you could damage the motor, ESC or batteries. Please make sure the water you are running in is clear of obstructions.
Its also important to note that if you operate the boat for extended periods of time at less than full throttle, you can overheat the ESC. It is
a good idea to get into the habit of looking for water squirting out the water cooling exit on the port side of the boat. When the boat is in
operation water will be squirting out of the exit about 8" to 12".

TROUBLE SHOOTING:

• No signal between the transmitter and the boat: Check to make sure the transmitter is bound to the receiver. To bind, open the radio box

by prying up on the side tabs. Remove the protective balloon from the receiver. With the transmitter turned on and the batteries plugged
into the boat, press and hold the bind button on the top of the receiver (use a tooth pick or other small pointed object) for approximately
4 seconds or until the system binds. You will know it’s bound when the small LED hidden behind the face of the receiver stops fl ashing
and stays lit.

• Boat runs backwards: Switch any two of the three motor wires.

• ESC will not arm: Move the throttle trim knob slowly clockwise and then counterclockwise to adjust the center point of the throttle

system. Also check the throttle reverse switch to make sure it is in the down position.

• Boat is slow to take off: This is called cavitation and is normal with the stock prop. Try being more aggressive with the throttle during

the launch or toss the boat forward with more force, applying power as the boat touches the water. It is also important to note that metal
props fl ex less, reducing cavitation.

• Boat slows down or shuts off in the middle of a run: Check for weeds on the prop or any obstruction blocking the water cooling pickup.

• After a run the motor and batteries are VERY hot: Check to make sure the water pickup is not plugged. Check to see that the prop is not

broken or that you have changed to a propeller that is too large for the power system.

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