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 electronicshttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../msn/71_71.gif)

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!

RE: Boat Chosing help
 

What was your first boat?

What do you expect from these "toy" type boats. The do about 5mph...[:@]

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.

RE: Boat Chosing help
 

what do you think of the boats i linked to?

but once you add a lipo and a radio its like 160, for that i'd rather buy a shockwave 26..

my first boat was a red non-descript raceboat that went maybe 15 mph and kinda sucked, but it was fun anyways :D..

Thanks-

P.S. thanks for the reccomendations, ill check 'em out now!

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.

RE: Boat Chosing help
 

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=648443does that fit the bill?

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?