Great Planes Top Speed - GPMB1050 - Manual (Page 12)

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9. Install the radio box cover onto the radio box using clear
tape. Make sure the tape fully seals the radio box cover so
water does not enter the radio box.
❏ 10. Secure the radio box to the hull using a total of eight
rubber bands.
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11. Attach the fuel lines from the fuel tank to the engine.
(See the instructions that came with your engine for more
details.) Allow enough slack in the lines to allow the engine
to move fully to the right and left without pulling on the lines,
possibly causing them to come off during operation. The fuel
tank is filled using the line connected to the carburetor.
When the tank is full, the excess fuel will come out of the
fuel line connected to the muffler.
❏ 12. Attach the upper tunnel to the hull using four #4 x 1/2"
Sheet Metal Screws and four #4 Washers.
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13. Using 400-grit sandpaper, lightly sand the bottom of
the sponson and one side of the Speed Strip. Use a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt or oil from the
sponson and speed strip. Position the speed strip so it
slightly overhangs the edges of the sponson. Glue the
speed strip onto the bottom of the sponson using medium
CA. Use the photos on the box for further positioning of the
speed strips.
NOTE: DO NOT reshape the speed strips. They are
designed to slightly overhang the edges of the sponson.
The sharp edge on the speed strip forces the water to
“break free” of the sponsor, rather than cling to it during
operation. This reduces the amount of water friction,
allowing the boat to “get up on plane” faster and operate at
a higher speed than without the speed strips. The only
modification to the speed strip would be to lightly sand the
edges to re-sharpen them if your Top Speed encounters
anything that damages the edges of the speed strip.
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1. Using a scissors or a hobby knife, cut out the Decals.
❏ 2. Clean the exterior of your boat thoroughly with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
❏ 3. Peel off the protective backing and apply the self-adhesive
decals, referring to the photos on the box label. HINT: To apply
large decals, peel only a small portion of the backing from one
end. Cut off the backing with a scissors. Then, position the
decal carefully. Press down the exposed portion of the decal
and remove the rest of the backing. Working from the attached
end, carefully press down the rest of the decal, working any air
bubbles out as you go.
Note: This section is VERY important and must NOT be
omitted! A model that is not properly balanced will be
unstable and possibly flip over during operation.
❏ 1. The balance point (C.G.) is located 7-1/2" [193mm]
forward of the transom. This is the balance point at which your
model should balance for your first runs. After initial trim runs
and when you become more acquainted with your Top
Speed, you may wish to experiment by shifting the balance
forward or backward to change its operating characteristics.
Changing the location of the CG will change the handling
characteristics of your boat. Read the “Operational Trimming”
section at the end of the manual thoroughly to “fine tune” the
performance of your boat.
Balancing Your Model
FINAL PREPARATIONS
Apply the Decals & Trim
FINISHING
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