AquaCraft V24 One-Design 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 V24 One-Design for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your boat to:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Depar tment

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

E-mail:

[e-mail]

*See engine warranty information on page 2

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the V24 One-Design! We at AquaCraft know how e xciting a new R/C boat purchase can be and
we know you’re anxious to get started, but please take time to read these instructions carefully and completely before
attempting to operate your model. This manual contains the instructions you need to safely operate and maintain your
boat. As with any hobby, there is the possibility of injury.Arming yourself with knowledge is the best way to avoid injury.

If for any reason you think that this model is not f or y ou,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.

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Repair service is available anytime.
After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your V24 One-

Design 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 these instructions:

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

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off, all batteries
are removed and fuel is drained from the tank.

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.

Your AquaCraft V24 One-Design features a powerful Fuji

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24cc BT- Marine engine covered by Fuji Engines’ standard

3-Year Limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Displacement: 23.9cc (1.45 cubic inch)
Horsepower: 3.0HP (2.18kw)
Ignition Style: Spring-Assisted Recoil Starter
RPM: 4000 - 12,000
Fuel: Gasoline/Oil mix
Weight: Approximately 1.4kg w/muffler (3.13 lbs)

Manufactured by FUJI IMVAC INC.

YOKOHAMA, 235-0005 JAPAN

Worldwide Distributor (except Japan): Hobbico, Inc.

Champaign, IL 61826 USA

www.fujiengines.com

Fuji Engines warrants this engine to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of purchase. During that period, Fuji Engines
will, at its option, repair or replace without service charge any
engine deemed defective due to those causes. You will be
required to provide proof of purchase date (receipt or invoice).

• This warranty does not cover damage caused by crash,

abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. Damage caused by
customer disassembly, tamper ing, use of substandard fuel,

use of incorrect accessories (spark plug, prop, etc.) or any
use of the engine for which it is not specifically intended will
automatically void the warranty of the engine. If there is
damage resulting from these causes within the stated
warranty period, Fuji Engines will, at its option, repair or
replace it for a service charge not greater than 50% of the
current retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime
telephone number and e-mail address in case we need to
contact you about your repair.

• Under no circumstances will the purchaser be entitled to
consequential or incidental damages.This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.

• If you attempt to disassemble or repair this unit yourself, it
may void the warranty.

• The Fuji BT -24 Marineengine was designed for use in model
boats.Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose.

For service on your Fuji Engines product, either in or out of
warranty, send it post paid and insured to Hobby Services
(address on the front cover).

Along with your engine and proof of purchase date, please
include a complete written explanation detailing the problem(s)
and a phone number that you can be reached at during the
day. State your name and return address clearly. For repairs
not covered under warranty, you must specify whether you
wish the charges to be billed COD or if you wish to be notified
of the charges so you can send a check.

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

All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft and Fuji Engines maintain no responsibility for
inadvertent errors in this manual.

• Adult supervision is strongly recommended! Children
should be warned about the dangers of playing in close
proximity to water.

• This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are
susceptible to possible interference from other R/C
transmitters, paging systems, or other electrical noise.
Before turning your radio transmitter and receiver on,
make sure no one else in the area is operating a radio on
the same frequency (channel).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

FUJI ENGINES 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR USA AND CANADA

REPAIR SERVICE

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• Use care to avoid touching the propeller anytime the
engine 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 fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with

the spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.

• The speed and mass of this boat can inflict 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.

• Model engines generate considerable heat.Do not touch
any part of your engine until it has cooled. Touching
the muffler, cylinder head, or e xhaust header ma y result in
a serious burn.

• Gasoline 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.

• Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep it away from open
flame, excessiv e 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 containers.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.

• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
The propeller may throw loose material such as sand or
gravel into your face.

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.

The AquaCraft V24 One-Design can be made ready for the
water in just a few min utes.The following sizes of he x ke ys are
supplied with the V24:1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, and 4mm.

The following items are required to complete assembly:

❏ Adjustable Wrench
❏ Phillips Head Screwdriver
❏ Twelve (12) “AA”Batteries (SANP3500 x 4), eight (8) for

the transmitter, four (4) for the receiver

As with any hobby, it is a good idea to assemble a useful
collection of tools and accessories to bring along
anytime you head out to the pond. Here are some items
you will want to keep handy.

❏ #2 Phillips Screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ Hobbico Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutter 7" (HCAR0627)
❏ Pliers (HCAR0625)
❏ Hook & Loop Material (GPMQ4480)
❏ Hobby Knife (HCAR0109)
❏ Fuel Can (with 40:1 gas/oil mixture)
❏ Funnel
❏ Speed Grease Drive Cable Lubricant (HCAB3000) or

Heavy-Duty Marine Grade Cable Grease

❏ WD-40 (Spray-On Water Displacement Solution)
❏ Paper Towels
❏ Spray-On Glass Cleaner
❏ Zip-Ties (BUKC2477)
❏ Extra “AA” Batteries (SANP3510)
❏ Threadlocking Compound (GPMR6060)
❏ After Run Engine Oil (HCAP3000)
❏ Medium CA glue (GPMR6009) and Debonder (GPMR6039)

Other Useful Items to Have On Hand:

❏ 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

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.
RUDDER: The hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern

that controls steering.

BOAT TERMINOLOGY

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

AND OTHER USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS

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ASSEMBLE THE DISPLAY/WORK STAND

A display/work stand has been included with your V24 and
can be quickly assembled and disassembled.Simply join the
slots together as shown. If you prefer to keep the stand
assembled, you may glue the joints together with CA or
epoxy.This will also help to increase the stability of the stand.

Carefully place the V24 atop the display/work stand and
remove all remaining parts bags from the box. You may

wish to keep the box in order to more easily transport
and store your V24.

Decals have been provided for your V24. Simply cut
them out, peel and stick! See the photos on the box for
a decal placement example.

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 bottom of the transmitter.

Install 8 fresh “AA” batteries into the bottom of the transmitter
in the configuration molded into the battery holder.Reinstall the
battery door onto the bottom of the transmitter.

❏ 3.Turn the transmitter “ON”using the switch on the front.

The battery level indicator should show two green and one
red light. If the level shows only the red light, the batteries

are low and need to be replaced.

V24 ONE-DESIGN FINAL ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION OF RECEIVER BATTERIES

❏ 1. Locate the cowl lock button at the rear of the hatch.

Remove the hatch cover by depressing the button in a
twisting motion and then lifting as shown.

❏ 2. Remove the four (4) wing nuts and radio box lid

retainers as shown. This will allow you to remove the radio
box cover and access the receiver battery holder.

❏ 3. Place four (4) new “AA” batteries into the receiver

battery holder.Be sure to follow the polarity diagram molded
into the battery holder.

❏ 4. Replace the batter y holder inside the radio box. Make

sure that it will not interfere with any of the control linkages.

❏ 5. Replace the radio box cover and radio box lid

retainers. Secure them with the four (4) wing nuts.

INSTALLATION OF TUNED PIPE

❏ 1. Remove the tuned pipe, exhaust coupler, tuned pipe

brace, and (2) zip-ties from the accessory box.

❏ 2. Slide the exhaust coupler onto the large end of the

tuned pipe and secure it with one of the provided tie-straps.

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