Boat Chosing help
07-05-2010 | 03:57 PM
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Boat Chosing help
Hello,
This will be my 2nd RCboat that i am planning on buying, (first had some transmitter issues, it was a cheapie anyways). but on to the the point of this thread, i have poked around a bit and decided that this boatwould be good, however i can't seem to find it anywhere {if you can get me a link i'd be very grateful} . so i decided to look around a bit more. I found another boat that seemed to fit the criteria, which i like equally (except i wish it had the sealed electronics
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However, after much prowling, many redicoulous claims of speed and whatnot, and many boats that i liked that were waaaay too expensive, i decided to turn to the community for help. so without further chitchat, my criteria:
Electric
Larger than 15"
Fairly low matinence
RTR (or atleast mostly, i'n an idiot)
Around 20< mph
<$100 (without shipping)
Decently reliable dealer to buy from
Suggestions for a model?
Thanks so much in advance, i'm eager to hear your answers!
This will be my 2nd RCboat that i am planning on buying, (first had some transmitter issues, it was a cheapie anyways). but on to the the point of this thread, i have poked around a bit and decided that this boatwould be good, however i can't seem to find it anywhere {if you can get me a link i'd be very grateful} . so i decided to look around a bit more. I found another boat that seemed to fit the criteria, which i like equally (except i wish it had the sealed electronics
) However, after much prowling, many redicoulous claims of speed and whatnot, and many boats that i liked that were waaaay too expensive, i decided to turn to the community for help. so without further chitchat, my criteria:
Electric
Larger than 15"
Fairly low matinence
RTR (or atleast mostly, i'n an idiot)
Around 20< mph
<$100 (without shipping)
Decently reliable dealer to buy from
Suggestions for a model?
Thanks so much in advance, i'm eager to hear your answers!
07-05-2010 | 05:14 PM
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RE: Boat Chosing help
If you intend to spend about $100 then you should buy something worth while:
[link=http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=AquaCraft+Mini+Thunder+RTR]AQ Mini Thunder[/link]
For $100 or less RTR or ARR your choices are VERY slim.
You could also look at the HobbyKing stuff.
Theres these two:
[link=http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12888&Product_Name=SeaRi der_Twin-Hull_R/C_Boat_%28420mm%29_RTR]SeaRider[/link]
[link=http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11889&Product_Name=Warri or_V-Hull_R/C_Boat_%28420mm%29_RTR]Warrior[/link]
You can upgrade the mini thunder in time. Upgrading the HK boats might get a little creative.
All depends on what kind of hull you want...
HK sells the "Small Bolt" Hydro ready to go less battery and radio for $110... Its a steal of a deal...
But for $100 you dont get much- at least anything really worth buying.
[link=http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=AquaCraft+Mini+Thunder+RTR]AQ Mini Thunder[/link]
For $100 or less RTR or ARR your choices are VERY slim.
You could also look at the HobbyKing stuff.
Theres these two:
[link=http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12888&Product_Name=SeaRi der_Twin-Hull_R/C_Boat_%28420mm%29_RTR]SeaRider[/link]
[link=http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11889&Product_Name=Warri or_V-Hull_R/C_Boat_%28420mm%29_RTR]Warrior[/link]
You can upgrade the mini thunder in time. Upgrading the HK boats might get a little creative.
All depends on what kind of hull you want...
HK sells the "Small Bolt" Hydro ready to go less battery and radio for $110... Its a steal of a deal...
But for $100 you dont get much- at least anything really worth buying.
07-06-2010 | 02:33 AM
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RE: Boat Chosing help
What was your first boat?
What do you expect from these "toy" type boats. The do about 5mph... [img]{akamaiimageforum}/image/s6.gif[/img]
What do you expect from these "toy" type boats. The do about 5mph... [img]{akamaiimageforum}/image/s6.gif[/img]
HK sells the "Small Bolt" Hydro ready to go less battery and radio for $110... Its a steal of a deal...
my first boat was a red non-descript raceboat that went maybe 15 mph and kinda sucked, but it was fun anyways
..Thanks-
P.S. thanks for the reccomendations, ill check 'em out now!
07-06-2010 | 05:06 AM
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RE: Boat Chosing help
That may be...
The problem is those real cheap boats are just that.
You would be better off saving up a little more to buy something worth your money. I know it sucks to hear that because you probably want that toy right now- but its the truth.
If you are buying an RC boat then you should buy a brushless one. I started off with the mini rio. It was fun, but boring as its slow... Upgraded the stock motor to another brushed... faster yet still slow... Got a Delta Force 26 copy and now thats fast- speed need satisfied.
The problem is those real cheap boats are just that.
You would be better off saving up a little more to buy something worth your money. I know it sucks to hear that because you probably want that toy right now- but its the truth.
If you are buying an RC boat then you should buy a brushless one. I started off with the mini rio. It was fun, but boring as its slow... Upgraded the stock motor to another brushed... faster yet still slow... Got a Delta Force 26 copy and now thats fast- speed need satisfied.
07-06-2010 | 08:39 AM
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RE: Boat Chosing help
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That may be...
The problem is those real cheap boats are just that.
You would be better off saving up a little more to buy something worth your money. I know it sucks to hear that because you probably want that toy right now- but its the truth.
If you are buying an RC boat then you should buy a brushless one. I started off with the mini rio. It was fun, but boring as its slow... Upgraded the stock motor to another brushed... faster yet still slow... Got a Delta Force 26 copy and now thats fast- speed need satisfied.
That may be...
The problem is those real cheap boats are just that.
You would be better off saving up a little more to buy something worth your money. I know it sucks to hear that because you probably want that toy right now- but its the truth.
If you are buying an RC boat then you should buy a brushless one. I started off with the mini rio. It was fun, but boring as its slow... Upgraded the stock motor to another brushed... faster yet still slow... Got a Delta Force 26 copy and now thats fast- speed need satisfied.
Also, what is wrong with the others, i understand that they are not upgradeable but i've seen lots of good reviews for the 2nd one (NQDT-18) and it seems like it will really go 30 mph, do you know otherwise?
