| An RC boat is a boat controlled remotely with radio | | | | gas engine is very large. It goes on a larger boat that is |
| controlled equipment. This is a fun sport for people | | | | made for the lake, not a swimming pool. This is a less |
| looking for a hobby. These boats are sold in kits or | | | | expensive power option than nitro. Nitro cost more |
| already assembled. They get up to 15 mph or less. | | | | than gas. |
| Putting together an RC boat is a great hobby for | | | | There is an RC version of almost any vehicle that |
| people young and old. Most lakes welcome the boats | | | | exists. Another type of RC boat is a RC submarine. |
| because of the quiet engines. The boats come as | | | | They range in size from the kind that fits in a |
| exact replicas of their full sized counterparts. | | | | bathroom to a kind for a lake. They have a hand held |
| There are many internet forums that promote the love | | | | controller that can go deep into the dark waters of a |
| of RC Boats. Most of the enthusiasts are men who | | | | lake. The controller cannot get wet so you can't dive |
| enjoy the sport of racing these boats. Although there | | | | with the submarine. These ships can be purchased |
| boats are small, they are larger than average boats. | | | | ready-made or ready for the builder. Submarines are |
| The downside is that the battery power only last 20 | | | | used for underwater research. Scientist uses the ships |
| minutes. So you can only enjoy the lake for 20 minutes | | | | for underwater photography. Special built models |
| at a time. Even with their short battery life RC boats | | | | cannot be found in a hobby shop. |
| are growing in popularity. Part of the fascination in RC | | | | RC vehicles are uses by the hobby enthusiast that |
| boats is the intricate assembly process. The kits come | | | | likes models that look realistic. There are many types |
| with a many small parts that require special tools. | | | | of RC vehicles. They can't be called toys. RC owners |
| Assembly is not for a child. The more advanced RC | | | | are serious about their sport. There are completions |
| Boat lover will enjoy putting a sense of | | | | and trips just for RC enthusiast. They owners come |
| accomplishment when putting this together. Almost | | | | with their planes, car, boats and submarines. Grown |
| ready to ride boats do not require as much assembly. | | | | men and women around the country enjoy this sport. |
| There are different types of power for the boat. | | | | RC vehicles are more advanced than the remote |
| These options might last longer than the electric | | | | controls car you can purchase from an electronics |
| powered boat. The nitro engine provides an extra | | | | store. As RC vehicles grow in popularity, you never |
| energy source for RC boats. This engine is water | | | | know who has one. The mailman, the cashier or the |
| cooled. Gas is also used to power these boats. This | | | | next door neighbor just might be an undercover RC |
| engine is similar to a weed eater or a leaf blower. The | | | | enthusiast. |