AquaCraft V24 One-Design - Manual (Page 11)

• CAUTION: Windy conditions cause rough water that will
affect the performance of your V24 and increase the
chances of capsizing.
• Your V24 may take on water when running in rough
conditions and when making tight turns. Keep a roll of
paper towels handy and dry out the hull interior after every
run. Check for leaks if you notice excessive amounts of
water in the hull.
THE WAITING GAME
If your V24 should happen to stall, water currents will slowly
carry it to shore. The bad news is that the boat could be
carried to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run
your V24, keep variables in mind such as wind direction, size
of the lake, etc. It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any
free-flowing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.
HELPFUL TIP: Use a fishing rod with at least 15lb line and
a tennis ball tied to the end to retrieve a stalled boat.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
When you are through operating your boat for the day, be
sure to perform these basic maintenance procedures. This
will prolong the life of the V24 and help to ensure trouble-free
running. Make sure that the engine kill switch is set to the
“OFF” position before performing any maintenance.
• Remove the hatch cover.
• Open the radio box.
• Soak up any excess water with a paper towel.
• Remove the driveshaft and wipe away as much grease as
you can. Spray the driveshaft down with WD-40 and place
it in a plastic bag until you are ready to operate the boat
again (See Driveshaft Maintenance feature below).
• Wipe down the entire boat with spray-on glass cleaner
and a paper towel.
DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE
The flexible driveshaft is the most abused component of a
gas boat. IT IS CRUCIAL that you remove the drive shaft
and lubricate it with Speed Grease Driveline Cable Lubricant
(HCAB3000) or some type of heavy-duty marine grade
cable grease at the beginning of each daily session and
again every couple of tanks. This exercise will require a
1.5mm hex driver. Make sure that the engine kill switch is
set to the “OFF” position during this procedure.
1. Usa a 1.5mm hex key to loosen the 3x3mm set screw
located on the strut assembly, and slide the retainer pin out
as shown.
2. Gently pull the driveshaft out and wipe off any excess grease
with a clean rag.
3. Apply Speed Grease Driveline Cable Lubricant (HCAB3000)
or heavy-duty marine grade cable grease to the driveshaft and
reinsert it into the stuffing box. Slowly rotate the driveshaft while
gently pushing it back into place.
4. Slide the retainer pin back in place and retighten the
3x3mm set screw on the strut assembly, making sure that
the set screw rests on the flat spot of the retainer pin.
MAINTAINING THE V24
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