ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 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 Top Speed 2 for repairs covered under warranty you should send your boat to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Attn: Ser vice Depar tment
Phone: (217) 398-0007, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail:
hobbyservices@hobbico.com
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INTRODUCTION....................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ................3
SUGGESTED FIELD EQUIPMENT ......................................3
USEFUL TOOLBO X ITEMS ..................................................3
OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND ....................3
ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY ................3
BOA T TERMINOLOGY..........................................................3
SCREW INFORMATION........................................................3
HELPFUL HINTS ..................................................................4
KIT INSPECTION ..................................................................4
FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................5
THE BOAT STAND ................................................................5
REMOVE THE CANOPY........................................................5
INST ALL THE ENGINE..........................................................5
PREPARE THE RADIO BOX ................................................8
INSTALL THE STEERING & THROTTLE SERVOS..............9
INSTALL THE REMAINING RADIO GEAR ........................10
PREPARE & INSTALL THE STEERING &
THROTTLE LINKAGES................................................10
INST ALL THE FUEL T ANK..................................................12
A TT A CH THE CO WL............................................................12
CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM ............................................13
PERFORMANCE TIPS & RACING
BY JERRY DUNLAP ....................................................13
PROPELLER INFORMATION ............................................14
RUNNING THE TOP SPEED 2 ............................................15
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................15
RACING ..............................................................................16
NATIONAL MODEL BOATING ORGANIZATIONS ............16
PERFORMANCE TIPS ........................................................17
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................19
ENGINE TEMPLA TES..........................................................19
Welcome to the exciting world of outboard tunnel
boat racing!!!
Hi, I’m Jerry Dunlap, ten time national racing champion and
designer of the Top Speed 2.Thank you for your purchase!
I know how exciting a new R/C boat can be and I know
you’re anxious to get started, but please take time to read
these instructions carefully. This manual contains the
instructions you need to accurately build, safely operate,
and maintain your boat as well as important tips on set-up
and racing. If you have any questions regarding assembly,
be sure to call the
AquaCraft Product Support
staff at:
(217) 398-8970
9:00am – 5:00pm Central Time M-F
• Use care to avoid touching the propeller anytime the
engine is running. Pay equally close attention to items
such as loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long
hair or loose objects such as screwdrivers or pencils that
may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets on to the spinning
prop. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with the
spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
• 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.
• Radio Control boats are 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).
• Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not allow it to come
into contact with the eyes or mouth.Always store fuel in
a clearly marked container and out of the reach
of children.
• Model engine fuel is highly flammable.Keep it away from
open flame, excessive heat, sources of sparks, or
anything else that might ignite it. Do not smoke or allow
anyone else to smoke in close proximity to open fuel.
Make sure that fuel lines are in good condition so that fuel
will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.
• Never operate your engine in an enclosed space. Model
engines, like automobile engines, exhaust deadly carbon
monoxide.Run your engine only in an open area.
• Model engines generate considerable heat.Do not touch
any part of your engine until it has cooled. Touching the
muffler, cylinder head, or exhaust header may result
in a serious burn.
• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
The propeller may throw loose material such as sand or
gravel into your face.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE BUILDING
We want the operation of this boat to be a success so
BEFORE removing any parts from the parts bags, please
read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the
model. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
Below is a list of items that are generally required to run a
non-pullstart nitro boat. You will want to consult your
engine’s manual for any special items or brands that they
might recommend.
❏ Hot Shot
™
2 Glow starter (HCAP2520)
❏ Torqmaster
™
90 Starter (HCAP3200)
❏ Torqmaster 12V 7A Battery (HCAP0800)
❏ 12V Charger (HCAP0200)
❏ Hand-Crank Fuel Pump (HCAP3015)
❏ Nitromethane model boat fuel such as O’Donnell 30%
boat racing fuel (DTXP0432, Consult your engine
manual for specific requirements)
❏ #2 Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ Hobbico
®
Heavy-Duty diagonal cutter 7" (HCAR0627)
❏ Metric (HCAR1190) and standard hex drivers (HCAR1195)
❏ Adjustable wrench
❏ Pliers (HCAR0625)
❏ Flex cable grease (HCAB3000)
❏ After Run Engine Oil (HCAP3000)
❏ Glow plugs (consult your engine manual for specific
requirements)
❏ Fuel tubing (GPMQ4131)
❏ Hook & Loop material (GPMQ4480)
❏ Hobby knife (HCAR0109)
❏ Cable ties (BUKC2475)
❏ Extra “AA”batteries (EVEP1202 – 4 pk, FUGP7316 – 16 pk)
❏ Thread-locking compound (DTXR2010)
❏ Great Planes
®
Pro™CA glue (medium – GPMR6009,
debonder – GPMR6039)
❏ Paper towels
❏ Spray-on glass cleaner
❏ Sunglasses
❏ Sun block
❏ Waders or rubber boots
❏ Cooler with plenty of ice and soda
❏ Folding table
❏ Lawn chairs
❏ First aid kit
❏ EZ-up or canopy for shelter
❏ 4 or 5-cell Receiver pack (DTXM2010)
❏ O.S.
®
.21 XM Engine (OSMG1721)
❏ Futaba
®
2PL 2-channel radio (FUTK01**)
❏ Drill bits: 1/8" [3mm], 13/64" [5mm] (or 7/32" [5.5mm]),
15/64" [6mm], and 13/32" [10.5mm]
❏ Phillips head screwdriver (HCAR1022)
❏ Needle-nose pliers (HCAR0625)
❏ Adjustable wrench (for changing propellers)
Optional T ools:
❏ Ultimate Body Reamer (DTXR1157)
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
both port and left 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
SPONSON: The projections at either side of hull that give
lateral stability on the water.
HOOKING: The effect caused when one of the sponsons
digs into the water and violently spins the rear of the boat
around.This usually stalls the engine.
Do not use too much force when tightening self-tapping
screws.Overtightening will cause the threads in the material
to strip.We recommend that you stop turning a self-tapping
screw once you feel some resistance as the head of the
screw comes in contact with the material. Avoid using
powered screwdrivers when assembling this kit. They tend
to overtighten the screws. Do not use thread-locking
SCREW INFORMATION
BOAT TERMINOLOGY
ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND
USEFUL TOOLBO X ITEMS
SUGGESTED FIELD EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
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.
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compound on self-tapping screws. The thread-locking
compound may damage the hull.IMPORTANT: Use thread-
locking compound on any fastener that is threaded into
metal or fastened with a nut.Vibration from the engine will
cause the screws to loosen if thread-locking compound is
not used.
• Avoid w orking over a deep pile carpet.If you drop a small
part or screw, it will be difficult to find.
• Place a mat or towel over your work surface. This will
prevent parts from rolling off and will protect the work
surface.
• Test fit all par ts before attaching them permanently.
HELPFUL HINTS
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Parts (Photographed)
1 2-56 Steering Linkage Rods
2 Fuel Tank
3 Fuel Tubing
4 Antenna Tube w/Cap
5 Throttle Cable & Housing
6 Quick Connectors
7 6-32 Mounting Bolts, 6-32 Threaded Inserts, #6 Washers
8 Nylon Quick-Links
9 On/Off Switch Cover
10 Steering Link Exits
11 Steering Link Seals
12 Throttle Housing & Antenna Tube Seals
13 Balloon
14 2-56 Clevises (for steer ing links)
15 Radio Box Lid Tape
16 Hook & Loop Material
Parts (Not Photographed)
Cowl
Hull
Radio Box
Drain Plug
Clevis Retainers (3)
Ride Pads (2)
4
5
1
2
12
8
9
16
10
11
13
14
15
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Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of
acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product
Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
Aquacraft Product Support:
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Telephone: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5
Fax: (217) 398-7721
E-mail:
airsupport@greatplanes.com
KIT INSPECTION
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Carefully remove your Top Speed 2 and stand from the box.
Carefully remove all remaining parts bags from the box.You
may wish to keep the box in order to more easily
transport and store your Top Speed 2.
Decals have been provided for your Top Speed 2.
Simply cut them out, peel, and stick! See the photos on
the box for a decal placement example.
Your display stand doubles as a start and set-up stand.
Simply put, when the stand is placed so that the narrow side
is up, the stand is ready to assist in servicing your outboard
engine during start-up to help prevent stripping out your
steering servo gears. Be sure your engine is in the start slot
during start-up. When the wide side of the stand is placed
up, the stand is in “set-up” position and will allow you to
easily adjust the prop depth and thrust angle of the engine.
❏ 1. Locate and remove the body clip and nylon washer at
the rear of each side of the cowl as shown.
TIP: Use CA glue to attach the nylon washers in place at the
rear of the cowl as shown.This will eliminate one step from
removing the cowl and make it easier to keep track of the
nylon washers.You ma y also w ant to tether the body clips to
the cowl with fishing line.
❏ 2.Carefully pull the sides over the body posts and lift the
canopy free of the hull.
You can use any .21cu in [3.5cc] outboard engine that you
want. We have provided instructions and templates for two
of the most widely used engine brands currently available.
The O.S. Max 21 XM Outboard Engine
In order to secure the O.S.Max 21 XM to the transom at the
correct propeller depth, the mounting plate will need to be
inverted.The exploded view of the engine on page 9 of the
O.S..21 XM manual will help identify parts.
INST ALL THE ENGINE
REMOVE THE CANOPY
THE BOAT STAND
FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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❏ 1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two (2)
3 x 10mm screws holding the steering arm to the upper
swivel bracket as shown.
❏ 2. Remove the 4 x 8mm screw from the top of the
mounting plate swivel pin and tap the swivel pin out of the
upper and lower swivel brackets.
❏ 3.Slide the mounting plate out of the swivel brackets and
invert the mounting plate as shown. Be cer tain to replace
the nylon washers between the mounting plate and the
upper and lower swivel brackets.
❏ 4. Slide the swivel pin back up through the mounting
plate and replace the 4 x 8mm screw.
❏ 5.Put the steering arm back in place and replace the two
(2) 3 x 10mm screws.
❏ 6. Use Template #1 provided on page 17 of this
instruction manual for mounting the O.S. 21 XM. Tape the
template in place, mark and drill four pilot holes with a 1/8"
[3mm] drill bit. Very Important: The holes are 5/8" and
1-5/8" up from the bottom of the transom and exactly
centered on the transom.
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