| If you are considering buying a radio controlled boat | | | | Where can you run your boat? You can run your RC |
| then you will want to check this out as long as you are | | | | boat in pretty much any body of clean water such as |
| into extreme fun and enjoy the outdoors. This is a | | | | ponds, lakes rivers and even the ocean. This will also |
| great hobby for you and your kids as anyone can | | | | depend on the type of boat that you have purchased. |
| take part and really enjoy the experience. You don't | | | | Intermediate to advanced boaters are better suited to |
| have to have any training or experience as you learn | | | | Hydroplanes and catamaran models and should run |
| by doing. | | | | them in calmer waters. Beginners are more inclined to |
| Radio controlled boats are scaled down versions of full | | | | buy the Deep V and mono hull boats as they can run |
| size boats such as sailboats, hydroplanes, tugboats, | | | | them in either calm or choppy water. They are easier |
| catamarans, deep v, submarines and the list goes on. | | | | to handle and maneuver in choppy water thus making |
| These scaled down versions come in different forms | | | | it an easy transition for the beginner. Again it comes |
| and sizes ranging from 6" up to a whopping 84" long. | | | | down to personal preference, age and experience. |
| They are controlled by a radio controller such as a | | | | Check with your local bylaws to make sure that you |
| "stick" type or a "pistol" style and the boat itself has | | | | can run your boat in a particular area and ask them if |
| electrical components/battery powered or a gas or | | | | there are any restrictions on either gas or electric |
| nitro powered engine. Some of these boats are | | | | boats. |
| definitely not toys and are extremely powerful. Right | | | | RC boats can be run year round depending on your |
| out of the box some of the gas or nitro radio | | | | areas climate. The more tropical and milder climates |
| controlled boats can go 25-40 miles per hour! That's | | | | have an advantage as they can run them all year. |
| some serious speed to contend with (Dad will enjoy | | | | Some other maintenance items during weather |
| these)! My personal favorites are the sport boats and | | | | changes that you may have to adjust on your boat |
| hydroplanes because of the incredible speed factor | | | | are the fuel mixes and propeller angles. |
| but for some people sailboats are a way to kick back, | | | | If you are looking for a cool new hobby or think that a |
| relax and watch their boat gracefully cut through the | | | | friend or family member would enjoy getting involved |
| water. It all really comes down to personal preference. | | | | then check out some radio controlled boats and the |
| There are many boats that are geared towards | | | | RC industry. You may just find what you've been |
| children 6 years old and up and these are generally the | | | | looking for in a hobby. |
| electric radio controlled boats. | | | | |