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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Miss Seattle
Hydroplane. We want the time you spend with your new RC
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 place of purchase immediately.
NOTE: Your hobby
dealer cannot accept a return on any model after final
assembly or after your boat has been operated.
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.
Items Included
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Miss Seattle Hydroplane with electronics installed
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Tactic TTX300 Transmitter
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Boat Stand
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Hatch Tape
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Extra Prop
❍
Extra Rudder O-ring
Parts Needed to Complete Your Model
❍
1 - ElectriFly
®
11.1V 1000 mAh 30C LiPo Battery
(GPMP0830)
❍
1 - ElectriFly 3S LiPo AC/DC Balancing Smart Charger
(GPMM3318)
OR
Duratrax
®
Onyx
™
235 AC/DC
Advanced Balancing Charger
(
DTXP4235)
❍
4 - AA Dry Cell Batteries
❍
1 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ElectriFly SafeCharge™
LiPo Battery Charge Bag (GPMP0751)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PARTS AND TOOLS
❍
Speed Grease (AQUB9500)
❍
1.5mm hex wrench (DTXR0288)
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2mm hex wrench (DTXR0289)
❍
2.3mm hex wrench (DTXR0290)
❍
5.5mm nut driver (DTXR0212)
❍
Grimracer Pro Radio Box tape (AQUB9514)
❍
Great Planes Cell Match (GPMM3210)
❍
Muchmore Racing Spin Lube (MMRC3506)
Important LiPo Performance
and Care Information!
To get the most performance and safety from your
LiPo battery, please read and understand the following
information.
CHARGING
Always follow the manufacture’s recommendation for charging
and maintain your batteries. We would, however, like to expand
further on this for RC boating use. Please read the following.
For best performance and longest battery life, never charge
your LiPos at a charge rate higher than 1C. (1000mAh = 1amp).
It’s best to remove the battery pack from the model and charge
in a safe containment system like a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751)
or other safe charge container.
DISCHARGING OR OPERATION
We have found it best to use only 80% of the rated capacity of
the battery pack per discharge (boat run). You will experience
rapid depletion of battery pack longevity if you continue to
discharge your packs below the 80% usage target.
In the stock configuration and on smooth water you will find
your Miss Seattle Hydroplane will use around 200 to 225mAh
per minute of operation during wide open operation. On rough
water your Miss Seattle Hydroplane will use around 180 to
200mAh per minute. Keep this in mind as you adjust your run
times. This means you will be getting close to the 80% usage
point at the 4min mark, give or take, using a 1,000mAh pack.
NOTE: Your AquaCraft Miss Seattle Hydroplane’s Motor
Controller has a stutter bump warning system that warns
you of low battery voltage. This system starts its warning
at 9.6V total, giving you time to bring the boat back to
shore before the motor controller cuts off at 9V total.
This is a built-in safety system for you, your boat and
your batteries. Although this system is in place, we still
recommend adjusting your run times to not exceed 80%
battery usage.
Always unplug and remove the battery from the boat
after use. NEVER leave your battery pack plugged into
the boat when not in use.
STORAGE
Store your battery pack/s in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751) or
other battery containment device. If your battery got wet at
all, make sure to leave enough time for it to FULLY dry before
storing it in a closed container. It is also best to store them in
a cool, dry place and on a fire-resistant surface. It is best to
charge your batteries to either a full charge (if you feel you
will be using the packs frequently) or at 11.4V for a 3S pack
(or 3.8V per cell) for longer storage.
