If you have ever seen super high-speed racing boats zooming across the surface of a lake and thought to yourself ?I want to do that,? RC, or radio controlled boats may be a great hobby for you to pick up. It is far safer than manned high speed boat racing, and offers a far wider variety of customization and engineering options for far less monetary outlay than the million dollar corporate sponsored racing boats of legend. The sport of radio controlled boat racing is not difficult to get started in, and at the lower levels of competition, it is not all that expensive either. It can be a lot of fun, and well worth the amount of time and money you invest. Radio controlled boating is a great way to challenge both yourself and others.
The element of challenge comes in both when competing against other hobbyists when you test your radio controlled boat against theirs and in the development of your radio controlled boat when you work to outdo yourself. Hobbyists work to design and customize their radio controlled boats to be the best possible competition craft. However, you can start off easier if you like, simply purchasing a readymade radio controlled boat which is ready to go out of the box. You may want to get involved with one of the many radio controlled boat clubs and organizations; there is at least one in most cities. These organizations hold races and other competitions for hobbyists of all skill levels and for radio controlled boats of all types and engines sizes. People generally start off with radio controlled boats using electrically powered radio controlled boats, since these, radio controlled boats are generally the least expensive type. With any hobby, it?s wise to test the waters first and decide if you?re interested enough to invest more time and money into this new pursuit.
When many people first get into the radio controlled boats world they start off with electric powered radio controlled boats as they tend to be the least expensive option. Whenever you get into a new hobby, it is always a good idea to start out small to see if it is something you want to continue on in a more dedicated fashion. Electric powered radio controlled boats run from $30 or less for the very entry level radio controlled boats to around $200 for higher end models, and they do not require you to buy and fill them with extra fuel. There is a wide range of manufacturers for electric powered radio controlled boats for any experience level and price range, and if you do a little research and ask around, you can easily find the right radio controlled boat for you.
If radio controlled boats are your weekend hobby, then a gas powered radio controlled boat is probably the way to go. These radio controlled boats use a mixture of gasoline and oil as fuel, which is easy to come by and less costly than nitro. Gas powered radio controlled boats are one of the most popular types, so you can easily find parts and do modifications for these radio controlled boats. You?ll also get the longest runs out of these radio controlled boats before needing to refuel. Nitro (or nitro methane) is a more expensive fuel which is used on higher end radio controlled boats. This fuel provides higher speeds than electrical or gas power and is a favorite of serious competitive radio controlled boat racers. While electric radio controlled boats don?t have the speed of other radio controlled boats, they are a good choice for the casual hobbyist or racer. Electric radio controlled boats get speeds of between 5 and 35 mph, gas radio controlled boats can reach 65 mph and up; nitro powered radio controlled boats can go above 100 mph!
There is a wide variety of hull designs to choose from as well. Most beginners will want to start off with a standard V hull (also called a mono hull). These hulls are shaped as the name suggests and do a good job of moving through the water. There is also the catamaran style, with a central hull and two sponsons (much like the vakas of a traditional catamaran) which help stabilize the radio controlled boat and assist in flotation. Other radio controlled boat hull types include tunnel hulls or hydros; these also use sponsons running the length of the boar which generate an air current which helps the radio controlled boat go faster. These are also outriggers, which may be of 3, 4, or multipoint suspension design, all using sponsons on the sides of the hull which are partial radio controlled boat length.
One thing beginners often look for is advice from more experienced radio controlled boat hobbyists on what sort of radio controlled boat to use. The gas powered radio controlled boats from Expresscraft are a popular choice, but are a little pricier than some of the alternatives. However, if you?re still just trying the hobby out, you?ll most likely want to purchase a low cost electric powered radio controlled boat to get the hand of radio controlled boat racing before you make a serious commitment. If you decide to make radio controlled boat racing a regular activity, then you may want to consider Expresscraft brand radio controlled boats, Venom Boats and Arrow Shark Boats. Since Arrow Shark and Venom are brands from overseas, it can be a little difficult to find them at hobby shops, but they are readily available on the web. All of these radio controlled boats are good choices for novices and expert radio controlled boat racers. The best choice for beginning to intermediate RC hobbyists is a gas powered V hull or catamaran model made by a quality manufacturer. Ask any questions you need to and if there are any RC hobbyists on the staff at your local shops, be sure to ask them what they recommend. The recommendations of fellow enthusiasts are always useful.
Once you get farther into the world of radio controlled boat racing, you can begin to customize many different parts of the craft beyond just their physical form and fuel systems. The key to any successful radio controlled boat is its electronic signal transmission system. The more powerful the signal, the greater the range of your radio controlled boat. You can modify a radio controlled boat?s transmitters and receivers, as well as its receiver crystals. You can also customize all the different parts of your radio controlled boat including its motion servos, propellers, and any other physical design component for greater speed, agility, range and stability. The possibilities are nearly endless, limited only by your budget and your creativity.
Radio controlled boats can be a fun way to spend a summer afternoon or an all consuming passion, but however far you choose to go, there is plenty of information out there and other interested people eager to share it with you. If you are thinking of getting involved in radio controlled boating, you should check around to see if there is a club or association near you. - 16887
The element of challenge comes in both when competing against other hobbyists when you test your radio controlled boat against theirs and in the development of your radio controlled boat when you work to outdo yourself. Hobbyists work to design and customize their radio controlled boats to be the best possible competition craft. However, you can start off easier if you like, simply purchasing a readymade radio controlled boat which is ready to go out of the box. You may want to get involved with one of the many radio controlled boat clubs and organizations; there is at least one in most cities. These organizations hold races and other competitions for hobbyists of all skill levels and for radio controlled boats of all types and engines sizes. People generally start off with radio controlled boats using electrically powered radio controlled boats, since these, radio controlled boats are generally the least expensive type. With any hobby, it?s wise to test the waters first and decide if you?re interested enough to invest more time and money into this new pursuit.
When many people first get into the radio controlled boats world they start off with electric powered radio controlled boats as they tend to be the least expensive option. Whenever you get into a new hobby, it is always a good idea to start out small to see if it is something you want to continue on in a more dedicated fashion. Electric powered radio controlled boats run from $30 or less for the very entry level radio controlled boats to around $200 for higher end models, and they do not require you to buy and fill them with extra fuel. There is a wide range of manufacturers for electric powered radio controlled boats for any experience level and price range, and if you do a little research and ask around, you can easily find the right radio controlled boat for you.
If radio controlled boats are your weekend hobby, then a gas powered radio controlled boat is probably the way to go. These radio controlled boats use a mixture of gasoline and oil as fuel, which is easy to come by and less costly than nitro. Gas powered radio controlled boats are one of the most popular types, so you can easily find parts and do modifications for these radio controlled boats. You?ll also get the longest runs out of these radio controlled boats before needing to refuel. Nitro (or nitro methane) is a more expensive fuel which is used on higher end radio controlled boats. This fuel provides higher speeds than electrical or gas power and is a favorite of serious competitive radio controlled boat racers. While electric radio controlled boats don?t have the speed of other radio controlled boats, they are a good choice for the casual hobbyist or racer. Electric radio controlled boats get speeds of between 5 and 35 mph, gas radio controlled boats can reach 65 mph and up; nitro powered radio controlled boats can go above 100 mph!
There is a wide variety of hull designs to choose from as well. Most beginners will want to start off with a standard V hull (also called a mono hull). These hulls are shaped as the name suggests and do a good job of moving through the water. There is also the catamaran style, with a central hull and two sponsons (much like the vakas of a traditional catamaran) which help stabilize the radio controlled boat and assist in flotation. Other radio controlled boat hull types include tunnel hulls or hydros; these also use sponsons running the length of the boar which generate an air current which helps the radio controlled boat go faster. These are also outriggers, which may be of 3, 4, or multipoint suspension design, all using sponsons on the sides of the hull which are partial radio controlled boat length.
One thing beginners often look for is advice from more experienced radio controlled boat hobbyists on what sort of radio controlled boat to use. The gas powered radio controlled boats from Expresscraft are a popular choice, but are a little pricier than some of the alternatives. However, if you?re still just trying the hobby out, you?ll most likely want to purchase a low cost electric powered radio controlled boat to get the hand of radio controlled boat racing before you make a serious commitment. If you decide to make radio controlled boat racing a regular activity, then you may want to consider Expresscraft brand radio controlled boats, Venom Boats and Arrow Shark Boats. Since Arrow Shark and Venom are brands from overseas, it can be a little difficult to find them at hobby shops, but they are readily available on the web. All of these radio controlled boats are good choices for novices and expert radio controlled boat racers. The best choice for beginning to intermediate RC hobbyists is a gas powered V hull or catamaran model made by a quality manufacturer. Ask any questions you need to and if there are any RC hobbyists on the staff at your local shops, be sure to ask them what they recommend. The recommendations of fellow enthusiasts are always useful.
Once you get farther into the world of radio controlled boat racing, you can begin to customize many different parts of the craft beyond just their physical form and fuel systems. The key to any successful radio controlled boat is its electronic signal transmission system. The more powerful the signal, the greater the range of your radio controlled boat. You can modify a radio controlled boat?s transmitters and receivers, as well as its receiver crystals. You can also customize all the different parts of your radio controlled boat including its motion servos, propellers, and any other physical design component for greater speed, agility, range and stability. The possibilities are nearly endless, limited only by your budget and your creativity.
Radio controlled boats can be a fun way to spend a summer afternoon or an all consuming passion, but however far you choose to go, there is plenty of information out there and other interested people eager to share it with you. If you are thinking of getting involved in radio controlled boating, you should check around to see if there is a club or association near you. - 16887
About the Author:
About the author: David O Hobby is a builder of radio controlled boats and has been in the hobby business for over 20 years. David is employeed by TRP Hobby Shop
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