Radio Controlled Boats An Introduction
Radio controlled boats, also known as RC Boat, is a boat controlled remotely with radio control equipment. Electric Sport Radio Controlled Boats are the most common type of boat amongst casual hobbyists. Radio controlled boats are a fun and rewarding hobby, that can be relaxing or exhilarating depending on your boat model choice. Best of all it doesn’t have to be very expensive. Radio Controlled Boats are available anywhere from $20.00 up to several hundred dollars.
Radio controlled boats are a great hobby for those who love speed and tinkering. It is not a hard hobby to get started in, and offers a large variety of options for every type of person. Radio controlled boats are a best selling branch of the RC toy family. Radio controlled boats are produced in a wide variety of shapes and sizes varying from small and steady cruisers to lighting fast racers.
Radio controlled boats are made in three main types: electric, nitro, and gas versions.
Electric radio controlled boats are more popular because they are so easy to operate. Electric radio controlled boats are pretty basic in design. They have a rechargeable battery and electric motors. Speeds of 3 to 20+ mph are easily archived. Electric radio controlled boats will provide the widest range of hull designs and prices.
Nitro radio controlled boats are typically 10-15 mph quicker than electric radio controlled boats. If you are looking to buy a nitro radio controlled boat be prepared to spend more money. Nitro RC model boats burn a specially blended fuel mixture of nitro, methanol and lubricating oil. They use real, miniature combustion engines that will propel them to speeds of approximately 25 to 35 mph. Nitro RC’s are great and a lot of fun, but to save some frustration and money electric radio controlled boats are best. Once you learn the in’s and outs and it looks like something you enjoy and will keep up, you can advance beyond the electric radio controlled boats.
Gas powered radio controlled boats run on regular automobile gasoline and can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. They are the most expensive type of radio controlled boats, but can run for up to 45 minutes on a single tank of gas.
However you look at radio controlled boats, they are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Spend some time with your friends and enjoy the day.