First you will need to make sure you have to right place to run your new boat available. Do you have a body of water that is near you and is very calm and free of weeds? If that is the case you are off to a great start as this is the ultimate environment for radio controlled boats.
There are three major types of radio controlled boats. They are based on the way you fuel your boat to provide power. A very popular type, and certainly the easiest to get started with is the electric radio controlled boat, as you can just start their batteries in a wall charger for several hours and you are ready to go. Electric rc boats are not as powerful as the other two types of rc boats, and once there batteries are drained, you either need to replace the battery pack or wait several hours to recharge the original pack.
If you are a hobbyist with an intermediate level of experience, you may find that it is time for you to look at nitro-methane powered RC boats. These boats run on a mixture of nitrogen and methane and they can get a lot of power. The fuel for this type of boat is the most expensive, though they can be quickly and easily refueled for competitions.
And the third and last type of radio controlled boats is the gasoline-powered rc boat. These are the most powerful and fast rc boats on the market. They don't really run of just gasoline like you would put in your car, but rather a perfect mix of gasoline and oil. Gasoline radio controlled boats are the top of the line, being the fastest and most powerful, but also most expensive and loudest models on the market. The start-up cost of a gasoline rc boat is higher than a nitro rc boat, but over the lifetime of the boat, the gasoline's lower cost compared to nitro make more than up for the initial investment.
Of these three options, you should think about how the shape affects the way that the boat handles. For instance, a boat that has a deep v shape to a single hull is going to give you some good maneuvering quality with only a small impact on speed.
When you are limited in terms of space or budget consider purchasing an electric RC boat. They are not nearly as powerful as the other options, but there are some models that will give you a lot of performance for the money you pay. Some models will go up to 40mph, and that's nothing to sneeze at!
When you need to run in or near a quiet residential neighborhood, make sure that you think about getting an electric boat because they are the quietest available. These boats are more sedate, and will not get you banned, the way the louder noise from other boats might.
When you are looking for a new hobby that is fun to start and easy to try out, consider RC boating. There are a lot of different boats out there and you can build them, run them or even race them. So find a way to enter the hobby if it really appeals to you.
In conclusion I recommend that you purchase a radio controlled boat that is suitable for your environment, your desires, and your budget.
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