| If you have never been initiated to Radio | | | | outperform their gas/nitro brethren. |
| Controlled Boats or the world of radio controlled | | | | Nitro boats run on a different fuel source, |
| toys, you're in for a treat. This corner of the | | | | nitro-methane. They will run longer than electric |
| hobby world ranges from young beginners to | | | | boats as well as substantially faster. These boats |
| hard core aficionados that seek the ultimate in on | | | | are the next step up from electric boats as they |
| water gaming. The boats are directed remotely | | | | require more skill to handle. Performance and |
| from a hand held controller system that fine | | | | enjoyment are best in greater water surface |
| tunes boat movements out on the water. | | | | area than electric boats. Nitro's come in lots of |
| "Toy grade" models are electric and run on | | | | different configurations but racing boats seem to |
| batteries and will work in the pool or pond. | | | | be the preference in the market. Note that most |
| Starting youngsters out at this level is a good | | | | suppliers will not ship nitro-methane fuel due to |
| way to introduce them to this hobby and, who | | | | Federal restrictions on inter-state shipment of this |
| knows, it may turn into a full fledged passion as | | | | product. |
| they grow older. | | | | Gas boats run on petrol and thus will achieve |
| Larger electric boat models are considered serious | | | | higher speeds (35 - 50 MPH) than both electric |
| pieces of machinery and typically can achieve | | | | and nitro boats. Their run time is substantially |
| speeds of 15 - 25 MPH. These come in all sizes | | | | longer as the fuel burn rate is slower than the |
| from speed boats to cruisers to grand sail boats | | | | battery packs on electrics. Gas boats primarily |
| that ply the lake. Although considered a stepping | | | | come in speed boat configurations as they are |
| stone to the more powerful and faster gas and | | | | built to race. Technology is constantly improving |
| nitro boats, don't let these gems confuse you. | | | | and these boats now have stabilizers than will |
| They are substantial in their own right and in the | | | | easily handle rough water without a problem. |
| hands of an experienced operator, can | | | | |