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SPECIFICATIONS 

 

Length:

 

24.5” at deck (622mm) 

Width:  

11” (330mm) 

Weight:

 

40 oz (Ready to run except cells) (2.2 kg) ABS hull with Cordite motor.  The 
ABS and fiberglass hulls weigh virtually the same and are equally strong.  The 
ABS is much easier to build and finish, but fiberglass has “snob appeal.” 
 

 

Sport Recommendations: 

 

Motor:

 

Graupner 700BB (included in GR1157 Hardware Package) 

Propeller:

 

Stock Graupner plastic propeller 

Batteries: 

(2) six-cell “stick” packs available from your local hobby shop, with a variety 
of brand names.  We recommend a minimum of 1500mAH packs for adequate 
runtime.  For longer runtime, we recommend you visit Hill’s RC 
(http://sjshill.hypermart.net) and tell them we sent you. 

Speed Control:

  Any 12-cell capable speed control capable of 60 Amps continuous (our SC-2 

AsTec ESC, or Hughey mechanical, as well as others. 

Hardware:

 

GR1157 Hardware Package 

 

 

Club Racing Recommendations: 

 

Motor:

 

Graupner 700BB, Graupner 770 (Cobalt), or Astro 25 (Cobalt) 

Propeller:

 

Octura X438-X450 (depends on motor) (requires adapter with GR1157) 

Batteries: 

(2) six-cell “matched” packs available from your local hobby shop or various 
online sources including Hill’s RC (http://sjshill.hypermart.net). 

Speed Control:

  Any 12-cell capable speed control capable of 60 Amps continuous (our SC-2 

AsTec ESC, or Hughey mechanical, as well as others. 

Hardware:

 

GR1157 Hardware Package or a Fullers, Octura, or BBY Racing 3/16” setup 

 

 

Pro Racing Recommendations: 

 

Motor:

 

FDM Cordite, 4-Turn, or Aveox 

Propeller:

 

X642-X448 (depends on setup) 

Batteries:

 

(2) six-cell “Pro” matched packs available from your local hobby shop or 
various online sources including Hill’s RC (http://sjshill.hypermart.net). 

Speed Control:

  Any 12-cell capable speed control capable of 60 Amps continuous (our SC3, 

AsTec ESC, or Hughey mechanical, as well as others. 

Hardware:

 

Fullers, Octura, BBY Racing, or your own custom setup. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for UL-10 Wiggins

Page 1: ...h Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865 FAX 908 454 7882 http www rc hydros com support rc hydros com UL1AB and UL1FG ABS and Fiberglass Assembly Instructions UL 72 Pocket Mechanic UL 10 Wiggins UL 125 Wild Fi...

Page 2: ...of the boat or the spinning propeller may cause irreparable damage to flesh DO NOT put your fingers near the propeller while the batteries are in the boat Serious injury may result DO NOT swim to retr...

Page 3: ...nal IMPBA 1615 Halley Street 5855 S State Road 9 San Diego CA 92154 Fountaintown IN 46130 619 424 6380 www namba com www impba com In Europe contact Electra at either of the following addresses or on...

Page 4: ...l as others Hardware GR1157 Hardware Package Club Racing Recommendations Motor Graupner 700BB Graupner 770 Cobalt or Astro 25 Cobalt Propeller Octura X438 X450 depends on motor requires adapter with G...

Page 5: ...andle the model For ABS be aware that the cut edges of the plastic can be quite sharp Ventilation many glues paints etc have harmful vapors Make sure your building area is properly ventilated Cyanoacr...

Page 6: ...he hobby shop or auto body filler from the auto store to fill the holes Another method which is sometimes used on the glass hulls is to mix epoxy with micro balloons using this as a filler Also it is...

Page 7: ...call this Area B Whether you are racing or not Area B does not change If you intend to use an Astro Flight motor you will need to devise your own motor mount as the Graupner mount does not accept the...

Page 8: ...d that you work on the wing parts as you have time during the remainder of the assembly The recommended method for finishing the wood surfaces is to use a good quality sanding sealer and balsa filler...

Page 9: ...700 BB which comes with the GR1157 you should set the driveshaft at a lower angle Our racing hulls using custom hardware are set so the end of the driveshaft the center of the driveshaft is 1 16 below...

Page 10: ...t is in the water 14 Locate the rudder bracket on the transom to the left of the propeller situated such that the mounting holes will be drilled about 9 16 from the outside edge of the transom see fig...

Page 11: ...as not reinforced and it worked fine most of the time In racing conditions it could conceivably cause problems but we have experienced none to date If you are using a removable antenna such as Deans i...

Page 12: ...cal wings should be flush with the rearmost edge of the sponson ALL The rear uprights are attached to the deck with a 5 outward cant see photo Use 5 minute epoxy for this on the fiberglass hull or JB...

Page 13: ...ish and painting of your model FINISHING The fiberglass UL1FG is made using standard epoxy resin and is compatible with most modern finishing products and techniques You will need to sand fill use aut...

Page 14: ...vinyl decals for this scheme are available from RC Hydros com Our prototype Pocket Mechanic was finished using Model Masters brand enamel in the Guards Red color Two coats were applied over a base co...

Page 15: ...l travel right and 1 3 travel left This gave adequate turn response for left maneuvers but to prevent hooking at full speed the right travel was limited to about 50 when racing with the Cordite motor...

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