| Radio controlled boats can be a blast. I can spend | | | | equipment. There are also an enormous amount |
| hours on end operating a remote controlled boat | | | | of resources online, particularly if you search for |
| with my kids, and lose track of time while I am | | | | radio controlled boat forums. Chances are, you will |
| doing it. If you are thinking about taking up this | | | | be able to find a local radio controlled boat club in |
| hobby, the first thing I want to say to you is | | | | your area through one of these forums and gain |
| congratulations! At times it seems there is nothing | | | | valuable knowledge on this fascinating hobby. |
| more exciting than enjoying a hobby for the first | | | | After you take your boat out on the water a |
| time. However, there are a few things you should | | | | few times, it is likely that you will develop a |
| consider. | | | | passion for remote controlled boats. Now you can |
| There are various types of radio controlled boats | | | | return to the online forums where you can share |
| that you can choose from. You can purchase a | | | | your passion or common experiences, and |
| remote control boat that is modeled after any | | | | continue to pick up a few additional tips as well. |
| boat that exists, and any boat that has ever | | | | RadioControlZone and RCuniverse are sites that |
| existed. Battleships, submarines, Viking ships, | | | | have popular RC boat forums with beginner and |
| pirate ships, and sailboats are all on the market | | | | experienced enthusiasts. |
| for you to choose from. They can be powered | | | | Once you get a bit more experience with radio |
| by nitro, electric, gas, and wind. The size of | | | | controlled boats, you will be ready to participate in |
| remote controlled boats can range from half a | | | | radio controlled boat races! Advanced hobbyists |
| foot to four feet long! For beginners, I | | | | add performance enhancing equipment to their |
| recommend the electric powered boats, because | | | | boats, and engage in competitions. If you are |
| they are the simplest to operate. The charge | | | | interested in competitive remote controlled boat |
| lasts anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, depending | | | | racing, try to attend a boat race as a spectator a |
| on the size of the battery. (Keep in mind that if | | | | couple of times before you jump in. Large crowds |
| you order an electric remote controlled boat over | | | | often attend these events, and they can be very |
| the internet, they usually come without the | | | | exciting! |
| battery.) | | | | To get started quickly, browse some of the |
| One of the great things about RC boats is the | | | | "ready to run" models that are offered online at |
| way it brings parents and children together with a | | | | various RC stores such as Tower Hobby and |
| common interest. In addition, kids are naturally | | | | Hobbytron. Or you can visit a store in your area |
| curious about the workings of RC technology and | | | | that sells radio controlled boats. If you go for an |
| want to eagerly learn the science without any | | | | electric model, make sure you also get the |
| effort at all! Another great side benefit is meeting | | | | corresponding battery pack that is usually sold |
| others who like to operate radio controlled boats, | | | | separately. |
| where you can get together and compare | | | | |