AquaCraft SuperVee 27 - Manual (Page 8)

NATIONAL MODEL BOATING ORGANIZATIONS
There are three national model boating organizations in the
United States and Canada:
IMPBA or International Model Power Boat Association
www.impba.net
NAMBA or North American Model Boat Association
www.namba.com
APBA or American Power Boat Association
(RC Boat Category)
www.apba-rcboating.com
Each of the three organizations has its own rule book governing
model boat racing, sanctioned events, and recognized records.
Organized model boat racing is offered at both regional and
national levels. Location of clubs, race dates and locations,
membership applications, and other information can be obtained
through their respective websites. Another good source for
information regarding all aspects of model boat operation is
http://www.intlwaters.com/
Of course, racing does not have to be an organized and
sanctioned competition to be fun. Small informal races can be
very exciting. Here are some suggestions for setting up a
simple racecourse for boats:
Make 2 to 4 simple and inexpensive “marker buoys” with
empty milk jugs, string, and heavy objects for anchors, similar
to the above sketch.
For “drag racing” place the buoys similar to the above sketch.
For “oval racing” place the buoys similar to the above sketch.
NOTE: The above patterns are not based on any sort of official
standards; therefore, you may set up racecourses any way you
desire, using your imagination to make the races more
interesting. Usually the smaller courses will provide more
action and excitement. The length of the races can be
determined by a set number of laps around the buoys (for
example, the first boat to complete 5 laps is the winner); or by
time (for example, whoever is leading at the end of two
minutes is the winner).
PLEASE READ these valuable running tips as well as the
“Safety Precautions” at the beginning of this manual
BEFORE Running the SuperVee 27 to ensure a successful and
safe run.
NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled or capsized boat! Wait
patiently for the wind currents to return the boat to shore or
use a tennis ball attached to the end of a fishing rod to retrieve
a stalled or capsized boat.
NEVER threaten wildlife with any R/C vehicle! This is the
quickest way to get R/C boating banned from your favorite
local pond.
Before running your SuperVee 27, it is a good idea to check
the water-cooling system to make sure all tubes are properly
connected and unblocked.
Check all screws to make sure they are securely fastened.
CAUTION: Windy conditions cause rough water that will
affect the performance of your SuperVee 27 and increase the
chances of capsizing.
Total run time of the SuperVee 27 is approximately 4 to 7 minutes.
CAUTION! The motor may become hot! Allow it to cool for a
few minutes before touching.
Your SuperVee 27 may take on small amounts of water,
especially when running in rough water and when making
tight turns. Keep a roll of paper towels handy and dry out the
hull interior after every run.
Always store your SuperVee 27 with the hatch cover and
radio box cover removed to allow the interior to dry out
completely. If you neglect to do this, it may result in corrosion
of the electronic components.
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