| Radio controlled boats are a great way of passing the | | | | It makes for super family activity if you have more |
| time and enjoying yourself. They are also great as a | | | | than one radio controlled boat, so that you can create |
| family oriented activity that is just right for that picnic or | | | | races and competition events for yourself. Whether |
| outing down by the lake. In fact, assuming your child is | | | | you race around in a circular route, or create some |
| old enough, radio controlled boating is a perfect way to | | | | sort of figure eight race course, this can be super fun. |
| start him or her on a hobby they can enjoy for a | | | | And, racing for bragging rights can be a great |
| lifetime. | | | | motivator for your kids. |
| RC boats are classified in several different ways. One | | | | Most families are on some sort of budget for their |
| way is according to the overall use, such as the sport | | | | entertainment dollars. For boats, the costs can range |
| boats and the racers. Another way that boats are | | | | from around thirty dollars, all the way up to several |
| categorized is according to the fuel that powers the | | | | hundred dollars. Even the electric boats can be fairly |
| boat. The three types of motors that drive the boats | | | | expensive for the more larger, more powerful and |
| are electric, gas, and nitro. While each version has their | | | | highly detailed models. Between nitro and gas powered |
| ardent enthusiasts, the electric radio controlled boats | | | | units, the nitro boats are typically less costly than gas |
| are the more popular among the three. And, if you are | | | | boats. Despite the fact that many radio controlled |
| getting a boat for a child, electric is the way to go for | | | | boats are very expensive, you can find an electric RC |
| starters. | | | | boat that is decent for under $100. There are some |
| Of course, once you or your child has experience and | | | | vendors who actually provide discounts if you |
| some running time, you may want to step up to more | | | | purchase more than one boat at a time. |
| powerful, faster models. The nitro powered models | | | | When you are choosing a remote controlled boat, |
| have the reputation of being the fastest of the various | | | | keep in mind that both the nitro and gas radio |
| type of choices. However, many of the new and | | | | controlled boats are a bit more difficult to maintain than |
| powerful brush-less motor electric boats are | | | | electric boats. Also, a little more talent and skill is |
| competitive with either the nitro or gas powered boats. | | | | needed for the nitro and gas boats when compared to |
| So, if you have the right power system and accurate | | | | the electric boats. That being said, each type has |
| fine-tuning, you can have radio controlled boats that | | | | some sort of learning curve that must be completed in |
| are plenty fast, and still have the safety issue covered | | | | order to have maximum enjoyment. After all, a crash |
| for a younger child. | | | | just moments into your session is no fun at all. This is |
| If you are more of a beginner in this field, the electric | | | | when a little discipline can go a long way. Take you |
| boats will seem fast enough. And, if the operator is a | | | | time, and show your kids how to have some self |
| youngster, remember that electric boats have the | | | | restraint, by taking it slow as you learn the skills and |
| edge as far as safety and ease of operation goes. | | | | techniques associated with radio controlled boat usage. |
| As far as design goes, the three main types of hulls | | | | As a hobby, RC boats are a great way to challenge |
| found on radio controlled boats are the monoplane, the | | | | both yourself and others. Impromptu races between |
| catamaran and the hydroplane. The fastest radio | | | | enthusiasts are exciting and fun. Check out some of |
| controlled boats are usually either hydroplanes or | | | | the videos on line to get an idea of the fun challenges |
| catamaran hull designs. Some of the best radio | | | | that can be presented by racing boats amongst your |
| controlled boats are scale models of actual watercraft. | | | | competitors. My personal favorite for a gift this year is |
| Other popular models are designed as replicas of | | | | one of the models that can be run as a boat, a plane, |
| warships, pirate ships, and full-size professional speed | | | | or an RC car. |
| boats. | | | | |