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A PondFlyer™ By Stevens AeroModel

Length 21 inches | Beam 7.25 inches | Weight 16-18 oz.

© 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. V2.0 (11.10.2014)

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Summary of Contents for WaterBoard PondFlyer

Page 1: ...A PondFlyer By Stevens AeroModel Length 21 inches Beam 7 25 inches Weight 16 18 oz 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved V2 0 11 10 2014 Page 1 of 25 pondflyer TM stevensaero com...

Page 2: ...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 THIS PRODUCT IS...

Page 3: ...rvo saver SA Sport BL400 2200KV A2212 6 Brushless Outrunner Motor SUPA2212 6 SA Sport 30A brushless ESC SUP30AESC 1 ft of 16 AWG silicone wire red and black pair SA BULKWIRE 16AWG BR 1 pkg 3 5mm gold...

Page 4: ...nd 30 minute handling At least one 12 25 oz DEFT brand clear lacquer spray wood finish satin or semi gloss One quart or less of DEFT brand clear brushing lacquer wood finish to use as a sanding sealer...

Page 5: ...Laser Cut Parts Inventory 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved V2 0 11 10 2014 Page 5 of 25...

Page 6: ...Laser Cut Parts Inventory 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved V2 0 11 10 2014 Page 6 of 25...

Page 7: ...ble Use the poly tube that this kit was shipped in as a non stick barrier between your worktable and the product assembly Promptly clean up any epoxy spills with rubbing alcohol and a disposable towel...

Page 8: ...ning each notch in F2 to the outside tabs of the formers Install the 1 8 plywood battery tray BT1 spanning formers F3 F4 and F5 First key BT1 to notch in F3 then gently bow F5 aft as you work BT1 into...

Page 9: ...nd formers as illustrated Seal area illustrated below with a minimum of se 3 coats Remove mask and allow to dry Install plywood V1 vertical fin post doublers to top and bottom of F7 transom as illustr...

Page 10: ...tions of ribs formers and hull bottom forward of F1 as illustrated Working back from the bow of the boat bond all intersections of formers ribs and hull bottom aft of former F1 Install 1 8 in x 1 5 16...

Page 11: ...have achieved a proper bond Go over all joints and edges and make certain the deck is properly seated Note that no glue has been used along outside edges of decking this will be addressed later Repeat...

Page 12: ...epoxy a heat gun should be used to warm epoxy causing it to reduce viscosity and flow easier Fill gap between deck and basswood leading edge with a high quality balsa filler Use filler to fill any ot...

Page 13: ...nd potentially making it easier to flip at higher speeds A smaller radius will make the boat more difficult to turn and less tolerant of chop but is slightly faster in the corners on glassy water See...

Page 14: ...n order to get M4 to wrap over radius at top of motor mount wet M4 with glass cleaner on both front and back sides Allow glass cleaner to soften this part usually 5 10 min Gently wrap then bond soften...

Page 15: ...ical fin with at least two coats of DEFT clear lacquer spray allow to dry then add your color scheme from a compatible lacquer based paint Follow up color spray with at least 3 coats of DEFT Notes San...

Page 16: ...below with control arm on same side as servo Make up a 6 in extension for the motor from 16AWG wire and 3 5mm bullets connectors Mount brushless motor to motor mount using four provided No 2 x 1 2 in...

Page 17: ...proper length and Install provided Mini EZ Connector DUB845 Install Z bend end of 0 045 in wire through center hole of rudder control arm then bend and pass through Mini EZ Connector in servo as illu...

Page 18: ...in electronics hatch and adjust neaten up routing of wires Mount propeller to motor using supplied collet adapter Propeller size designation should face FORWARD Tip Consider upgrading to the set screw...

Page 19: ...the collet style adapter with one of the set screw variety as these have proven more secure Pick a calm day for your first outing Airboats are not designed for heavy chop conditions and the WaterBoard...

Page 20: ...sidered 100 discharged when the battery reads 6 0V and 100 charged when the battery reads 8 4V Compare this to the typical 6 or 7 cell NiCd or NiMH pack of equivalent pack voltage which can typically...

Page 21: ...characteristic airboat skidding turn Occasionally turn performance may be so bad that the boat will actually roll out or against the turn even to the point of flipping over Begin by verifying that the...

Page 22: ...ll tend to weathervane into the wind or list to a chine and deviate from the straight and narrow Tuning Tip Install a water rudder On the flat bottom airboat design of such light weight the only way t...

Page 23: ...h 400 grit paper where the rail will be bonded then resealing the hull bottom with 2 3 coats of DEFT after rail installation Note that rails will tend to increase your straight line speeds as the boat...

Page 24: ...y parts H1 and H2 as illustrated Thoroughly seal the assembled hatch cover and latch using the techniques described on page 14 of this manual Insert one 4 40 x 3 8 in Machine Screw through one 4 Flat...

Page 25: ...ks After all your hard work installing and adjusting the hatch cover retaining screws It is suggested to now back them out of the assembly and treat holes with thin CA glue to harden the path cut by t...

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