cheap rtr
 

I'm new to rc boating and need help finding the best boat for the money. i'm looking to spend around $150. and would like to hear your opinion, any thing i get will probably be upgraded in the future so the easiest to upgrade would be nice tp know too.

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please read the thread at the top of the page to get an idea of what you want theen come back with your choice of what ou want and what conditions you are runnung in
and as much detail about wat you want will help

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i live in michigan so it would probably have to take pretty rough water up to like six inch waves. i'm thinking a catamaran because they seem more sturdier they also have more room so in the future i could fit like 9 or 10 cells. i have a little experience with e-maxx's i've switch two to brushless so that could be a option in the future.

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Hi benhojo,

A cat may seem better, but once on the plane, they flip easy on rough water and float very stable, upside down...
I'd advice a deep vee, preferably with a floodchamber to make it flip back up.
Sadly there's no RTR with this feature, as far as I know, so you would have to add that yourself.

If you expect conditions like in the pics, definately get a selfrighting monohull.

Regards, Jan.

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I would look for a used Super V 27.

If you want new you will either need more$ or look into smaller rtr's like the mini Rio or mini V.

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what would it cost to put in a flood chamber and what does that do? how about a traxxas blast.

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Well the cost would be minimal as you'd be doing it yourself. I've never seen one in an SV. It would need it too. I wouln't recommend one for 5" waves. The SV is a pond racer. Too fast for that kind of water at 27" long. I don't honestly think there is an affordable RTR that would run in those condidtions without frustration. Possibly the Villin EX? It's a good rough water boat and not quite as fast as the SV. And is upgadeable. (this one has been)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psIbEpwo4Fw

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i guess i'll start saving for something better then thanks for the help

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Rough water= big gasser mono! lol. $1000 though.