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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 U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane 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: (217) 398-0007, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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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.
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1. Under all circumstances return the ENTIRE system; boat and radio. TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ................2 REPAIR SERVICE ................................................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................2 ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION & OTHER USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ................................................3 OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND ..................3 BOAT TERMINOLOGY ..................................
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• 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. OTHER USEFUL ITEMS TO HAVE ON HAND ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ • Use safety glasses when starting or running engines. The propeller may throw loose material such as sand or gravel into your face.
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ADJUSTABLE STEERING RATE THROTTLE STEERING TRIM TRIM STEERING SERVO REVERSE ON / OFF THROTTLE SERVO REVERSE POWER LIGHT Install (8) new "AA" batteries ❏ 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. Re-install the battery door onto the bottom of the transmitter. ❏ 3. Turn the transmitter on using the switch on the front.
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❏ 6. Install four fresh “AA” batteries in the battery holder. Be sure to follow the polarity configuration molded into the battery holder. ❏ 9. Replace the canopy by first sliding it over the “nose” of the boat and then lowering the rear section to meet the hull. Secure it by sliding the two (2) cowl locks toward the rear of the boat. CHECK THE RADIO SYSTEM • Standing behind the boat with both the receiver (vessel) and transmitter powered up, rotate the wheel to the left.
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THE FIRST TANK Carburetor Partially Open Your first tank of fuel should be used to run the boat at a very rich high-speed needle valve setting. This allows the fuel to carry as much oil as possible into the engine to lubricate the internal parts during break-in. ❏ 1. Open the needle valve 2-1/2 turns out from fully closed (counterclockwise). This is factory set already, but check it to make sure. When closing the high-speed needle, close the needle until you feel some resistance.
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If you are having problems with your engine, consult the ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART on page 11 of this manual. The following are some potential problems. • Before running your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane, it is also a good idea to check the water-cooling system to make sure all tubes are properly connected. GLOW PLUG • Check over all screws to make sure they are securely fastened. The glow plug is an item that will wear out and need replacement from time to time.
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❏ 4. Slowly advance the throttle and note if the boat has a tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim knob on your transmitter until the boat runs in a straight line when the steering wheel is at neutral. Raising the prop depth will lower the back of the boat, creating a “bow up” ride attitude. A “bow up” condition may increase speed but will decrease stability. This may cause the boat to “blow over” (backward flip) or “spin out” in a turn. See Diagram 1. ❏ 5.
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The U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane is best suited for operation on calm water. Wind creates waves which present challenges to running a hydroplane. An increase in wind will create choppy water conditions, allowing the possibility of “blowing” the boat off when running into the wind. With extensive testing, we at AquaCraft have found setting the FRP Y535 prop depth at 27mm [1-1/16"] below the transom provides optimum performance. 27mm [1-1/16"] is to the C/L (centerline) of the prop shaft.
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RACING NAMBA or North American Model Boat Association www.namba.com Although it is very enjoyable to go out and run the U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane by yourself, the real fun and excitement of R/C boating is experienced when you get involved in racing. Racing against other boats is much different than running your boat alone. The following suggestions will provide helpful strategies when racing a model boat.
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five (5) laps is the winner); or by time (for example, whoever is leading at the end of two (2) minutes is the winner). It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any free-flowing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers. THE WAITING GAME HELPFUL TIP If your U-18 Miss Vegas Hydroplane should happen to stall or capsize, water currents will slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is that the boat could be carried to the opposite shore.
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