| Radio controlled boating can be a wonderful, rewarding | | | | Racers focus on performance. Ease of use and |
| hobby. You can either go to the park and have a | | | | physical detail fall by the wayside with these boats. |
| relaxing time, driving your boat around on the pond, or | | | | These are not good beginners boats as they have a |
| you can go to the local lake and engage in adrenaline | | | | tendency to be unforgiving of mistakes. But after you |
| filled races with other boaters. This hobby is highly | | | | have established that you enjoy RC boat modeling, |
| personalized, giving every enthusiast the opportunity to | | | | these can be a whole new level of excitement. |
| get exactly what they want. | | | | There are two main types of systems on these boats: |
| The first thing to figure out is what kind of boat you | | | | electrical and nitro. Nitro is mostly reserved for racers. |
| are looking for. If there is a certain kind of boat you like, | | | | Electrical is the more common power method, and in |
| you can probably find it in a RC model. There are | | | | many ways is best, especially for beginners. Electrical |
| tugboats, warships, yachts, and submarines, among | | | | RC boats are quiet, and do not go as fast as nitro |
| many others. There is also a wide choice in size. You | | | | powered boats. This means that they can be used in |
| can get a very small model, or very large models. | | | | a wider range of bodies of water. Some places will |
| Another thing to consider is where you will be running | | | | object to the noise of a nitro racer. Another option is |
| your model. If you have many options, and the bodies | | | | sailboat models. They are very quiet, but if you're |
| of water range in size, you have many more options in | | | | looking for speed, these are not for you. |
| boats. If you only have access to a small pond or pool, | | | | If you decide you want to build your own model, there |
| a smaller model is in order. | | | | are varying levels of intensity. The basic kits require |
| The two most common types of radio controlled | | | | some light assembly, gluing, and sanding. Advanced kits |
| boats are sport boats and racers. Sport boats are | | | | are often made of wood, and will require a lot of |
| generally a good choice for beginning hobbyists. This is | | | | careful attention, painting, and waterproofing. These |
| because they are built for reliability and ease of use. | | | | may be something you will want to look into after |
| They are designed to be fun, and most are designed | | | | you've decided this hobby is truly for you. |
| to go fast, which is usually the point when looking into | | | | Remote controlled boats are a great hobby for RC |
| RC vehicles. Ready-to-run kits are just what they | | | | enthusiasts and marine enthusiasts alike. It is a hobby |
| sound like and are a good starting point for your | | | | that can be shared with the entire family as well. Take |
| hobby. These are usually fairly inexpensive, and will | | | | a look around at your options, and you'll be sure to find |
| introduce you to the fun of the hobby without you | | | | something that is a perfect fit for you. Happy boating! |
| having to spend a lot of time building a model. | | | | |