I am considering ordering the Billing Boats White Star kit. This will be built strictly to the instructions except for custom paint on the hull exterior. There will be no deviation or modification for the deck, cabin, bridge and deck hardware layout. I have not decided yet whether I want working navigation lights.

What I am concerned about is the fitting of the battery, RC gear and motor. I think the lightest most compact RC components will be ideal. I don't need a lot of speed and power. I want my boat to cruise at a leisurely 25 scale knots or 2 actual mph on a relatively smooth pond.

I understand that RC battery packs can be rather light and compact these days. Do they use modern lithium rechargeable technology? The battery pack has to be positioned in the hull for good balance so the attitude or pitch of the bow is correct and the boat does not heel over.

The motor should be as small and as energy-efficient as possible at a modest 2 actual miles per hour. I hope to get away with a single motor and a single-screw drive system. A model fishing boat is not a race boat and should behave in scale accordingly. Keeping the RC components modest but reliable in performance should also help keep the cost down.

I have Futaba in mind for a two-channel radio and rudder servo.

What battery pack, charger, motor and controller do you recommend for this model?
I have not yet bought the kit nor have seen the plans.

Ideally, I would like the battery pack installed for quick easy
replacement with a freshly-charged pack at the pond. The deck top
cover will be designed for removal to access the RC works in the hold.

https://www.woodenmodelshipkit.com/p...ts-white-star/

Here is my custom paint concept for this scale lady of the pond: