This guide is for beginners to buy your first radio-controlled boat. A WARNING. Please do not purchase a new RC boat before reading this manual.
OK, let's start with the 3 imperative things you need to consider before you get into the wonderful world of RC Boating.
Where will you manage your boat?
Well, the first thing you need to consider when buying a radio-controlled boat is where you are going to launch it. This is very important because it will help you determine which boat you should buy.
RULE NUMBER 1 - Consider the surface area of the water in which your boat will operate.
Large areas; Ocean, lake or river
If you live near a lake, a big river or even a calm ocean bay, then you are really lucky. You can really choose your type of boat with which you want to start.
Your only real problem is whether wind is a factor for creating waves or grinding for your electric or nitro-RC boat or if you have enough wind energy for your sailing boat.
TIP. Before buying your RC boat, make sure you are allowed to run it. Talk to any bodies you need and make sure that there are no noise (or other) restrictions that can affect you.
Small areas; Pools, ponds or small rivers
If you do not have large reservoirs near you, do not despair, you can still get into the RC Boats. There is most likely a swimming pool, a small river or even a small artificial lake where you can launch your new boat.
In this case, you are probably limited to electric radio-controlled boats, because they are a bit slower and, therefore, much more maneuverable.
TIP: It’s better to have a lot of fun driving an RC electric boat in a small area than it gets out of control and risks your expensive Nitro RC boat.
Electric or nitro power
Before you determine which boat is best for you, consider your level of interest and your following history.
RIGHT NUMBER 2 - Buy a boat that matches your level of interest.
How serious are you?
Therefore, before you begin to ask yourself how serious you are. Is your garage or attic littered with unused hobbies and sports equipment? If so, it’s better to start with a fun electric boat and switch to a more serious nitro-radio-controlled boat when you’ll get a little more involved. This way you will have a boat later, if you decide to continue the hobby further, and you do not risk an expensive boat sitting in your barn.
Electric RC Boats
Electric RC boats are fast, pretty and lots of fun. They run away from powerful rechargeable batteries, similar to those in a mobile phone. A typical battery charge (and there before the start of work) lasts about 10 - 15 minutes, small boat boats can work up to 45 minutes. RC electric boats have speeds right out of the box about 15–20 mph.
advantages
- Cheap buy (simple place to start to see if you like it)
- Simplicity in service (without use of fuel and tuning)
- Low operating costs (much cheaper in the long run)
- Quiet electric motor (can work where Nitro boats are not allowed)
- Slower than Nitro Radio Controlled Boats
- Running time is limited by battery capacity
Nitro Radio Controlled Boats are fast, downloadable and exciting. They should come with a warning sign saying that they are addictive, be careful, you have been warned! Motor boats Nitro RC run out specially mixed fuel mixture of nitro, methanol and lubricating oil. They use real miniature engines, capable of promoting them at a speed of about 25-35 miles per hour right out of the box.
advantages
- Motorboats with a Nitro engine can work longer (fast fuel replenishment, and you're back on the water)
- Nitro RC Boats are faster than Electric RC Boats (and there before someone says More fun )
- Can be costly
- Fuel is more expensive than the usual mixture of fuel and oil
- Engines require regular tuning and maintenance.
- Nitro boats are noisy! You are likely to be limited in some areas due to the high level of noise.
- Wide open water area required due to increased speed
In models with a radio-controlled model there are two different cases:
- Deep V (or mono case)
- Flat bottom hulls (also called a hydroplane hull or sometimes a catamaran hull)
Usually boats with Deep V hulls are easier to control than Flat-Bottomed boats, however, once you get used to racing on a model boat, you can buy a more powerful boat with a fast hydroplane hull.
TIP. If you are a beginner or an area where you intend to launch an RC boat, unstable or have a strong wind, then consider a boat with a Deep V hull, it will be much easier to control.
General tips
Know the battery life
It is not very nice to run out of juice in the middle of a lake or a fast-flowing river. Get used to your battery life by practicing close to shore. You will not regret it.
Know your radio control system
Again, stay near the coast, checking the limit of your radio control system - do not go to sea to see how far you can make your boat.
Return to shore system
Some boats are equipped with a sophisticated return to shore system that allows you to bring the boat home if you run out of gas. You can consider one of them.
In conclusion, to make wise, experienced decisions on your first radio-controlled boat, make sure you buy a boat that is suitable for the area where your boat will operate, and which corresponds to your level of interest. Also ensure that your case design matches your environment.
Follow these simple tips and you will surely be able to hook on a new model of boat.
All the best on the water and away.
