Radio Controlled Boats - What You Need To Know Before Buying
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
By Birgit F.
If you want an interesting hobby, it might be time for you to take a look at radio controlled boats. What kind of boat do you want, and how much cash can you invest in them? What kind of boat are you interested in, and do you want to put the boat together yourself or do you want to purchase one ready to run?
Let's start by talking about a place to run your RC boat. What you need is a large body of water that is very calm and free of weeds. This is the ideal place to run your boat, so start looking around.
Consider the three types of RC boats that are available to you. The three categories are divided into how they are fueled. Electric RC boats are perhaps the easiest and least expensive to start off with, and they use batteries that you charge in a wall outlet. They are not as powerful as the other types, and when the batteries get drained, you need to think about replacing the batteries or plugging them back in to recharge. Take some time to see if they are the boats that you should get started with.
If you are a hobbyist with an intermediate level of experience, you may find that it is time for you to look at nitro-methane powered RC boats. These boats run on a mixture of nitrogen and methane and they can get a lot of power. The fuel for this type of boat is the most expensive, though they can be quickly and easily refueled for competitions.
Finally, we have the gasoline powered boats, which are the most powerful RC boats on the market as well as being the fastest. They run off of a mixture of oil and gasoline and these boats are considered the top of the line. It is important to remember, however, that they are also the most expensive and the loudest. Finding a place where you can use them can be difficult, but you'll find that the high initial investment is worth it because it has lower refueling costs than the nitro-methane powered boats. What boats are you interested in picking up?
Of these three options, you should think about how the shape affects the way that the boat handles. For instance, a boat that has a deep v shape to a single hull is going to give you some good maneuvering quality with only a small impact on speed.
When you don't have a lot of cash, or the space that you have to run is fairly small, consider getting an electric RC boat, at least to start. They are not as powerful or as fast as the other two models, but there are plenty of options to choose from, and there are some models that run as fast as 40mph.
If you need to run your RC boat in a residential neighborhood, it might be worth your while to purchase an electric RC boat. Nitro and gasoline boats will create a great deal of noise, and can get you fined or banned from your venue; electric boats on the other hand are very quiet.
When you are looking for a new hobby that is fun to start and easy to try out, consider RC boating. There are a lot of different boats out there and you can build them, run them or even race them. So find a way to enter the hobby if it really appeals to you.
In conclusion I recommend that you purchase a radio controlled boat that is suitable for your environment, your desires, and your budget.
Let's start by talking about a place to run your RC boat. What you need is a large body of water that is very calm and free of weeds. This is the ideal place to run your boat, so start looking around.
Consider the three types of RC boats that are available to you. The three categories are divided into how they are fueled. Electric RC boats are perhaps the easiest and least expensive to start off with, and they use batteries that you charge in a wall outlet. They are not as powerful as the other types, and when the batteries get drained, you need to think about replacing the batteries or plugging them back in to recharge. Take some time to see if they are the boats that you should get started with.
If you are a hobbyist with an intermediate level of experience, you may find that it is time for you to look at nitro-methane powered RC boats. These boats run on a mixture of nitrogen and methane and they can get a lot of power. The fuel for this type of boat is the most expensive, though they can be quickly and easily refueled for competitions.
Finally, we have the gasoline powered boats, which are the most powerful RC boats on the market as well as being the fastest. They run off of a mixture of oil and gasoline and these boats are considered the top of the line. It is important to remember, however, that they are also the most expensive and the loudest. Finding a place where you can use them can be difficult, but you'll find that the high initial investment is worth it because it has lower refueling costs than the nitro-methane powered boats. What boats are you interested in picking up?
Of these three options, you should think about how the shape affects the way that the boat handles. For instance, a boat that has a deep v shape to a single hull is going to give you some good maneuvering quality with only a small impact on speed.
When you don't have a lot of cash, or the space that you have to run is fairly small, consider getting an electric RC boat, at least to start. They are not as powerful or as fast as the other two models, but there are plenty of options to choose from, and there are some models that run as fast as 40mph.
If you need to run your RC boat in a residential neighborhood, it might be worth your while to purchase an electric RC boat. Nitro and gasoline boats will create a great deal of noise, and can get you fined or banned from your venue; electric boats on the other hand are very quiet.
When you are looking for a new hobby that is fun to start and easy to try out, consider RC boating. There are a lot of different boats out there and you can build them, run them or even race them. So find a way to enter the hobby if it really appeals to you.
In conclusion I recommend that you purchase a radio controlled boat that is suitable for your environment, your desires, and your budget.
About the Author:
About the Author: Birgit F. is an enthusiast of radio controlled boats and enjoys helping people of any age get started in this fun outdoor hobby. Go check out her radio controlled boat store for quality Gas, Nitro, and Electric RC Boats at the lowest prices available.
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