what is a good and cheap beginner boat

[rc_racer67]

i need to know what a good and cheap beginner boat. i have rc car and plane experience and would like to get a boat but i have very limeted amount of money and will be running of smooth-mild water.

[Ron Olson]

We need a price range, what type of power, and hull type that you like.

[rc_racer67]

well i guess electric and it doesnt matter about the hull and 0-170 in price.

[Ron Olson]

There are a few in tihs price range that aren't too bad. The Aquacraft Hammer and the Shumacher Hydro-8 (weird because it isn't a hydro) among other boats.
The electric runners can probably give you some more ideas.

[TurboVeeIIMod]

A good beginner hull would be the Tower Hobbies Turbo Vee II. I have the boat myself. It's a very good beginner boat (although you will want to hop it up eventually; see my thread) and costs about $100 street price. In my opinion it offers a good speed to start off with, and is very navigable. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCRM2**&P=0 is the link. I think it's a very good beginner boat.

[Radi]

I think u should make ur own u can get books out of your local libary its cheap and can be small u only need some balsa the right thickness and ur radiogear some imagination and glue. :rolleyes: its fun and doesn't take long ethier. ;)

[Radi]

it only costs about $30-$40

[Hydro Junkie]

I wouldn't recommend using balsa. Balsa tends to soak up water like a sponge and can't handle the pounding a boat hull is subjected to without coating the hull with fiberglass. If you want to build, use aircraft ply with spruce stringers. By using aircraft ply, you have superior strength and not near the water absorbing of balsa. I would recommend 1/16th thick for the skin, 1/8th thick for the framing and 1/4 for the transom. The 1/16th is flexable enough to follow the framing, the 1/8th is rigid enough not to bend easily and the 1/4 is thick enough to mount rudders and struts to without pulling through or warping

[rc_racer67]

i would rather buy one

[Hydro Junkie]

Somehow I figured you might. Not to worry, there are several good boats to choose from. My advise would be to look for something with a fiberglass hull

[TurboVeeIIMod]

Building your own is good, but it's considerably harder than just buying one and modifying it on your own.
ABS is good, fiberglass is better. If you're a beginner, get either a deep or shallow vee. Monohulls offer the easiest handling on a boat, even though you won't go as fast. Also they are more flexible in handling chop and waves in water.
Radi, sure you can make your own HULL for 30-40 dollars, but that's minus the expenses of running hardware, engine, ESC, radio system, etc.
Some good boats on a budget would be the Turbo Vee II, zigzag racer, EP Hammer, and the ReefRacer if you want a hull that will never sink.

[rc_racer67]

thanks for the help but my tmaxx has some problems that need tot be fixed before i concider a boat.

[RCGUY76]

just stay the @!## away from the wicked angel.....I have made enough money fixing customer boats from the local hobby shop to buy a small third world county....j/k not quit that much but it have pretty much talked the owner not to sell them anymore.....if your looking to nitro....GET FIBERGLASS HULL abs hulls are not meant to handle the vibration and gets brittle from nitro fuel best one out there is the nitro hammer....but the new proboat shockwave doesnt look to bad...fiberglass hull...prather running hardware, good radio....but its twice your price range, but you do get what you pay for in most respects to this hobby...if you have any questions..just ask here....most people here wont steer you wrong
good luck

[Hydro Junkie]

Have you seen a Shockwave yet? I hope the glasswork is considerably heavier than the Bud hulls. I've heard the Shockwave comes with a .32. With the weight of the 1/8th scale Bud hull, that might be a better engine for it than the gassers.

[KG4]

I would recommend the Zig Zag Racer.At $79.99 you could get two and take your wife,girl friend,or whoever and have a ball.

[hotshot52]

Well i just got the new Mini Rio from Aquacraft its on the way. So excited.

[Dongskie Pinoy]

I think this i s a good begginer boat:

RC Speed Boat Tracer 2

http://www.modellismo-online.it/images/tracer2.jpg

Radio Controlled Racing Boat as seen in the picture
This baby is sweet and super fast, and highly detailed. The Boat is powered by two 380 Type Racing Motors which produces tremendous power.
Professionally designed and manufactured PC Twin-Propeller which not only provides Huge Thrust, but also not easy to be damaged as well. Vector-Push Design, easy to be controlled. Hi-Capacity Rechargeable Battery and Quick Battery Chargers make the Boat a long time and Hi-Speed Racer.
100% Durable Metal Actuating Mechanism. Included a Pistol Grip Radio Transmitter which is fully functional and easy to control. There are not many of these running around, so grab one when you can!!

FEATURES:
7.2V 1800mAh Ni-CD Battery Pack (For Boat)
Professional Large Torsion Propellers
Powerful High Speed Twin-Motors
Pistol Grip Transmitter
Powered by Re-chargeable 7.2V Ni-CD battery
Factory preassembled, ready-to-run
Home AC charger, and Battery Pack is included
DIMENSION: 83x35 cm



Model: Tracer2
Manufactured by: NQD

[hotshot52]

I disagree. The reason is that i now have my mini rio from aquacraft who is a very dependable company and plus the mini rio has race anywhere size plus on the tracer 2 it has two motors and if one motor goes bad than you have to get another one. But how much is the tracer 2? the mini rio was $84.95 off rcuniverse but then they charge a BOAT load of money get it haha BOAT load of money for shipping wich evens out to a nice $99.71.

[rcboatgirl]

I've heard lots of great stuff about the mini rio - please let me know how it goes for you as a beginner in boating with experience in other rc areas.

[Ron Olson]

Dongski, that is another one of those boats that I hoenstly couldn't tell anyone to buy. The boat uses twin motors to drive AND turn the boat using what they call vector thrust steering. When I see the word "Profession" in any boat ad I cringe as there isn't any Professional boat racing. One thing to look for is if you can get parts for a boat if you need them down the road. No use in spending a lot of money if after a few runs it's going to end up in the trash heap.
The "wall wart" battery charger isn't going to do you a lot of good pondside unless you have a place to run outside your door.

[rcboatgirl]

hey, how about the traxxas blast or villain? i've heard the villain is great for rougher waters. i've seen the blast for around $120

[rcboatsonline]

There are so many to choose from. I would just stay within a budget that you have in mind buy one and get used to running it. Then upgrade to a gas and then give your old one to a friend or relative so they can join you in the fun.

Win, Win for everyone....

[rcboats]

Anyone got any news on the traxxas villian? I've been looking at one but thought I should get some reviews first.

[radioboatman]

Anyone got any news on the traxxas villian? I've been looking at one but thought I should get some reviews first.

My friend just picked up the Villain and launched it last weekend and said he had a great time with it. He had really smooth water so I don't know what kind of experience he would have had on a rougher surface.

[Bmus]

i need to know what a good and cheap beginner boat. i have rc car and plane experience and would like to get a boat but i have very limeted amount of money and will be running of smooth-mild water.

It is no doubt, pick an electric boat. very reasonable in price and easy to use.
Hope this helps:wave:

[chewie]

www.bbyracing.com

since you already have airplane equipment you can adapt motors and escs right into the boats.

villians tend to get expensive cause they are double everything..

[Ron Olson]

Anybody besides me happen to look at the age of this thread? I think that he might have found a boat by now. :D

[Bmus]

Anybody besides me happen to look at the age of this thread? I think that he might have found a boat by now. :D

Never even thought about checking the date, Thanks for the reminder. :eek: