| What are you looking for when you play? Fun, of | | | | definitely the fastest of the bunch...and can reach |
| course! And most importantly, trouble free fun! | | | | speeds of forty to forty-five miles per hour. |
| If you are considering 'playing' with radio controlled | | | | The speed of electric models is typically between |
| boats there are two main types you should consider - | | | | fifteen and twenty miles per hour. |
| battery powered or electric, and gas powered. | | | | Given that, electric radio controlled boats are easiest to |
| The gas version is much more powerful and they are | | | | operate and therefore extremely popular. They are |
| quite a bit louder. On the down side though, gas radio | | | | also some of the least expensive models to own. |
| controlled boats are a little bit more difficult to maintain | | | | Electric powered radio controlled boats are a good |
| and require a bit more talent to control. | | | | 'starter' boat to try when you first try your hand at this |
| For that reason, I recommend that when you first get | | | | exciting hobby. |
| into this hobby you may want to start with an electric | | | | So, how are these boats controlled? Usually with |
| boat...simply because they are easier. Once you decide | | | | some type of a radio controlled pistol grip controller, |
| you like the hobby you can certainly get another boat | | | | which makes handling your boat quite simple. |
| and try the gas version. | | | | Depending on the model or brand, the controller can |
| Breaking the types of boats down a bit more, there | | | | feature up to six different frequencies, so that |
| are two types of 'fuel' powered boats. | | | | modelers can run or race their boats together. |
| - Nitro vessels are powered by nitro-methane fuel and | | | | As a part of your hobby, you can join a local club and |
| run up to thirty minutes or more on a full tank of fuel. | | | | participate in contests or events, which in turn is good |
| These radio controlled boats hit speeds of thirty to | | | | for you and your hobby. You can share your talent, |
| thirty-five miles per hour! | | | | and show off your skills as you race your boat around |
| - Car gas mixed with oil is used to fuel gas models | | | | your local lake. |
| These boats can attain the highest speeds and often | | | | Young or young at heart, age does not matter...Radio |
| run for longer periods of time. These boats are | | | | Controlled Boats (RC boats) are fun for everyone. |