Insane electric speed and performance!
Brushless motors are the hot new power source in R/C, and AquaCraft is leading the way in boat racing with the SuperVee 27! Right out of the box, the SuperVee 27 boasts the extreme speed and performance to be a worthy competitor in FE (Fast Electric) racing classes. But it's also easy enough for beginners to operate, and it comes completely assembled, so you can be just minutes away from scalding offshore action!
- BRUSHLESS motor power!
- A worthy competitor in FE (Fast Electric) racing classes – but also easy enough for beginners!
- Completely assembled – you're just 10 minutes away from scalding offshore action!
Choose your favorite from six dazzling hull colors!
The hull is crafted from durable, lightweight fiberglass that's hand-laid and painted.
Equipped with High-Performance GrimRacer hardware!
Michael Zaborowski, the driving force behind the GrimRacer line of premier AquaCraft boat accessories and a 10-year veteran of competitive racing with multiple international, US-1 and President's Cup championships: "GrimRacer is more than just a name – it's an attitude, a personification of my desire to produce the very finest parts and accessories possible. By drawing upon my racing experience, I hope to share my successes with all serious boat modelers."
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Surface Drive Adjustable Strut Assembly
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Anodized FE Rudder
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FE Turn Fin & Trim Plates
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SPECIFICATIONS
Stock Number: AQUB17**
Length: 27 in (686 mm)
Width: 8.13 in (205 mm)
Height: 5.5 in (140 mm)
RTR Weight (w/o batteries): 4.5 lb (2.04 kg)
Includes: AquaCraft B36-56 water-cooled brushless motor, brushless 45A ESC, AquaCraft 2-channel radio
Requires: (8) "AA" batteries for the transmitter; (2) 6-celll battery packs with Deans Ultra connectors
AquaCraft 2-Channel Radio by
Smooth, precise control is courtesy of a quality AquaCraft 2-channel radio made by Futaba®. It features throttle and steering trims, a battery status indicator and more – and the steering servo is included.
- Battery status indicator
- Fine trims for throttle and steering
- Adjustable Steering Rate
- Transmitter battery charge jack
- Ergonomic transmitter design
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AquaCraft B36-56 Brushless Marine Motor
It's a first for a Ready-To-Run electric racing boat! Brushless technology is more than just great performance: it's cooler running, higher efficiency, longer run times and lower maintenance!
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**IMPORTANT TECH NOTICE**
SuperVee 27 RTR (AQUB17**) Tech Notes
Arming the ESC
Posted October 5, 2006
To arm the AquaCraft SuperVee 27 Brushless power system, follow the steps below:
- Install fresh "AA" batteries in your AquaCraft transmitter.
- Turn the throttle trim knob - located on the far right top of the transmitter - fully counter-clockwise (see illustration).
- Make sure that the throttle servo reversing switch is in the down position (see illustration).
- Turn the transmitter "ON".
- Install two charged, 6-cell battery packs in your SV27 Brushless boat. Then, plug them into the ESC (electronic speed control) inside the boat.
- Listen for a single beep.
- Pull the throttle trigger all the way back (as if to apply full power). Listen for a single beep.
- Release the throttle trigger to neutral and listen for the five remaining beeps. Your boat is now ready to operate.
If your boat does not beep in the order listed above, re-check the settings on the hand-held transmitter and repeat the steps above.
Centering Rudder Trim
Posted September 15, 2006
Perfectly centered trims are always essential for any model. This is beneficial if the trim knob or lever ever gets inadvertently moved on your transmitter.
If you find after trimming your SuperVee 27 that it will not go perfectly straight without corrections from the steering wheel, follow these steps to center your transmitter's steering trim knob.
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Install a charged set of batteries in your boat and power it up like you are going to take it for a run.
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Center the ST.TRIM knob on the top of your transmitter. (see Figure 1 below)
Figure 1
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Remove the radio box cover from inside the boat.
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Look down at the top of the steering servo and note the position of the servo arm. When the ST.TRIM knob on top of your transmitter is centered, the servo arm should be perpendicular (90deg angle) to the steering rod. The rudder blade on the back of the boat should also be perpendicular to the steering rod. (see Figures 2 and 3 below)
Figure 2
Figure 3
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If you cannot straighten the rudder using the trim knob on the top of your transmitter, remove the servo arm screw from the top of the servo using a small Phillips screwdriver.
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Pull the servo arm off and adjust it to center the position of the rudder blade. Slide it back down onto the servo output shaft and re-install the screw, being careful to not over tighten.
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Fully turn the ST.TRIM knob on the top of the transmitter both left and right. Check to see if you can get the rudder to trim a small amount in either direction.
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Re-install the radio box lid and you're ready to go.
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NOTE: If you find that moving the servo arm one spine in either direction is either too much or not enough to center the rudder blade, you can also make fine adjustments by popping off the ball link that attaches to the rudder's tiller arm. By turning the ball link in or out, you can fine-tune your rudder blade. (See figure 4 below)
Figure 4
Driving tip: The SuperVee 27 only needs around 15deg of rudder throw in both directions. Use the D/R knob on the top of your transmitter to fine-tune the amount of steering your boat needs. Hint: Less is better in this case. You will scrub off less speed if you adjust your D/R knob to make a nice, smooth corner.