New to RC boats

[cyz0301]

i fly rc heli and i want to try out rc boats, how much is a 3 hull boat (F1 racing boat) and where can i 'fly' it. if it over turns how am i going to get it?
can use radio that is for heli/plane PCM10X or Sanwa RD6000?

[banzaigtti]

When it comes to tunnel hulls, there are plenty of options from different manufacturers.

Unfortunately, the LHSs here don't stock any of good ones.

I'll give you 2 options for good tunnel hulls.

Option 1:

Low-cost, race-winning hull :

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKHX0&P=ML

Option 2 :

Top-end, race-winning hull :

https://www.htbboats.com

Tunnel hulls are generally not as stable as mono hulls so more than likely they'll flip during your course of play.

What we used to do is use a lead weight, tie it to a fishing line (get a thicker gauge fishing line so it won't tangle) and the use it to hook the boat back to shore. Some people use fishing rods in bigger pond so it's easier to cast the lead weight. Takes a bit of skill.

Alternatively, an EP tug boat with a float and fishing line tied to it can also be used. More elegant but you'd need another boat.

Boats only use 2 channel radios so u can use any Tx. Just make sure that it's at least an FM one. Nothing's worse than to see your pride and joy lose control and running to concrete at full speed!

[Mad Armour]

i fly rc heli and i want to try out rc boats, how much is a 3 hull boat (F1 racing boat) and where can i 'fly' it. if it over turns how am i going to get it?
can use radio that is for heli/plane PCM10X or Sanwa RD6000?

Here's a good place to pick up some tips and info.

Offshore Electrics

Radio Control Boat Modeller

Happy boating.

[cyz0301]

thanks

thanks for your precious advice, just wondering is nitro boats or ep ones most suit beginners?

[banzaigtti]

It really depends how patient you are.

A nitro boat will require more patience because you initially have to set up the motor for break-in, after which u need to tune it the right mixture.

You're probably get stranded a few times out in the middle of the pond and have to retrieve it. But once it's all done and good. You'll be having a good time.

Electrics are less finicky.

[Mad Armour]

thanks for your precious advice, just wondering is nitro boats or ep ones most suit beginners?

EP will be simpler. Just put in battery and run. It don't die in the middle of the pond/lake (unless you flip). Much cleaner too.

Since you're playing a 90 heli, I've no doubt you can cope with a GP boat. Expect the similar problems. Nothing beats the sound and smell of nitro.