| Even though RC Boats are not traditionally as popular | | | | Mini's - A great introduction to the world of RC boating. |
| as cars, trucks and planes they have a very devoted | | | | You can use these guys in smaller areas, maybe even |
| following. And just like all remote controlled products, | | | | a pool. Most mini's are available as RTR (ready to |
| there is a lot to take in before jumping into RC boats. | | | | race) so they require virtually no preparation to get |
| First, let's look at the variety of shapes. This is the size | | | | them out in the water. |
| and shape of the hull specifically. That shape defines | | | | You probably already have an idea of the shape rc |
| the boat and its overall performance in the water. | | | | boat you are going to use. What about how it is |
| Here are the five shapes that Remote Control Boats | | | | powered? Let's look at the different fuel choices: |
| come in: | | | | Gasoline powered - Similar to what you would use |
| Deep V's - Historically the most popular of RC boats, | | | | with a weed whacker, RC boats can run off a |
| the Deep V's capture top speed time and again. So | | | | gasoline and oil mixture. This can be convenient, |
| named because of the V shape hull, this shape allows | | | | inexpensive and make a very authentic atmosphere. |
| the boat to absorb an exorbitant amount of impact | | | | Remember that gasoline powered boats will have a |
| from big waves in choppy waters. When you are | | | | very realistic sound as the engine is roared. |
| driving this type of boat, the nose of the hull is well out | | | | Electric powered - Sometimes you are going to want |
| of the water. | | | | to put your boat somewhere with noise ordinances. In |
| Catamarans - These are the two sponsons RC boats | | | | this instance, gasoline powered boats are not a good |
| you see with off-shore race boats. They have | | | | option. In order to have the same experience but |
| incredible stability because of the two separate point | | | | without all the noise, many people prefer electric |
| of contact with the water. However, this design does | | | | powered boats. Also, consider the joy of simply |
| increase drag and cannot hit top speeds. | | | | plugging in your boat overnight and enjoying it the next |
| Hydroplanes - Just as the name suggests, hydroplanes | | | | day. |
| skim across the water. They go so quickly, and are so | | | | Nitro Powered - This can be found at your local hobby |
| technical in nature they are often referred to as the | | | | store. This will cost a bit more, but will be worth it since |
| "Formula One of RC Boating." | | | | you won't have to mix gas and oil together yourself. It's |
| Sailboats - Just like their real world counterparts, | | | | also just an all around safer option. |
| sailboats are not pushed by an engine. Remote Control | | | | These are just two major components to buying RC |
| sailboats are all about the direction and length of the | | | | boats. Once you find a combination you love, you will |
| sail, a highly advanced skill. RC Sailboats are by far the | | | | enjoy all the different models that come with those |
| slowest and most relaxing boat out there. | | | | specs. |