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INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

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

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

OPTIONAL PARTS

  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.

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: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

E-mail: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for SuperVee 27R

Page 1: ...l 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...

Page 2: ...nd 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 OPTIONAL PARTS GPMQ4480 Hook...

Page 3: ...l Jon boat so you can row out and pick up your boat Remember to use a PFD any time you enter your retrieval craft Donottouchthepropelleranytimethemotorisrunning Payequally close attention to items suc...

Page 4: ...king 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 a...

Page 5: ...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 w...

Page 6: ...ex wrench 2 5mm hex wrench Pliers Water displacer WD 40 CRC 56 or Corrosion X Bearing oil Paper towel Start by removing the radio box Taking the box out is not necessary but it does make this procedur...

Page 7: ...e three 4mm connectors leading to the motor 6 Use a 2 5mm ball driver or hex wrench two remove the two M3 screws holding the radio box in place 7 Slide the box forward slipping the water pickup line a...

Page 8: ...remove the two motor screws 10 Remove the motor from the boat and spray the entire motor with moisture displacer Make sure to fully saturate the motor This is also a good time to spray the displacer...

Page 9: ...2mm open end wrench AquaCraft Grimracer Speed Grease AQUB9500 Paper towel Let s begin 1 Loosen the cable coupler using the 10 and 12mm wrenches 2 Firmly pull the prop and drive shaft out of the back o...

Page 10: ...tube The bushing and low friction liner should be replaced when they start to show wear AQUB7884 Prop Shaft Bushing SuperVee 27 AQUB7869 150 Cable Liner 10 cut to length as needed Grimracer Says Ther...

Page 11: ...removing the two larger center bolts from the strut and very carefully bending the stinger s brass stuffing tube up or down Re install the bolts and tighten When making smaller adjustments you do not...

Page 12: ...ward boss away from the strut This will give you more room for adjustments if needed I also like to place a radii around the bottom edge of the strut This assures minimal lift is created from any wate...

Page 13: ...ge at a time Test and repeat until you have the desired boat ride Although this adjustment appears somewhat similar to the strut adjustment the real difference is this set of adjustments does not lowe...

Page 14: ...nd check it for balance periodically If you want to learn more about tuning props check out some of the links listed in the National Organizations and Online Help section of this manual You can also l...

Page 15: ...itional fins are allowed A mounting bracket for a left side fin may be present but shall not be used Stock rudder may be sharpened and water cooling hole may be cleaned up to improve cooling No other...

Page 16: ...UM7005 Marine Brushless Water Cooled ESC 45 Amp AQUB8746 Rudder Blade w Set Screws Hinge Pin AQUB8747 Rudder Bracket w Mounting Bolts Backplate AQUB8748 Rudder Control Arm AQUB8613 Radio Box ESC Seal...

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