The girlfriend of a good friend of mine called me the other day looking for some advice on buying him a RC boat as a surprise gift.

This friend of mine LOVES his toys, and usually wants the best and most extreme of everything he buys, so she wants to get him a seriously bad-ass RC boat. I know him well enough to know that he wont be happy with an electric boat, not matter how fast and low maintenance they are. He is definitely a nitro guy.

Any help and/or advice of which RTR boats to look at and which websites to visit would be much appreciated.

 

I've always had a lot of luck with Tower Hobbies for RC car stuff.

How about this one:



The Pro Boat Blackjack 55 is a professionally built, ready-to-run catamaran fiberglass composite model. Powered by the potent Zenoah® G26M engine, you will be able to race across the water at speeds in excess of 35 mph!

http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Pro_..._p/prb2850.htm


Features

Complete RTR
High-performance Zenoah® G-26M gas engine & tuned exhaust installed
Clutch and water pump let the Blackjack 55 idle safely without overheating
Enhanced engine mounting system makes maintenance and adjustment easy
Stainless steel dual rudder design offers incredibly sharp handling and durability
Handcrafted fiberglass catamaran hull for superior handling in rough conditions
JR® XR3i 3-channel FM radio system installed
Waterproof radio compartment protects receiver and servos
Custom boat stand included

Our Price: $1,199.99

 

Why would you do this to me BigE? We're headed to the lake for the three-day weekend, and now I'm calling our local hobby store to see what they have in stock!

And that boat above looks sweet . . .

 

AWD - That boat looks sick!

 

Check this site out I found. How about a 6' long catamaran style offshore boat with twin motors that can do 70+ mph!!!!!!

REMOTE CONTROL - RC GAS BOATS & BOAT ENGINES & HARDWARE BY PLUM KRAZY RC BOATS

 

^^ Insane!

 

OK, this is definately what he needs:

YouTube - Super fast R/C boat Nitro

 

http://bonzisports.com/


nuf said.


I've got one and it rocks. The gas powered boats require a lot of love and attention on Salt Water LOL. Should be golden on a pond.

I honestly don't know the model I have. It's been a few years. It looks like the 84" classic but it's only 52-54" I believe. Unless they are a major hobby guy get the Ready to Run version. They still take some prep. Still need some paint but will not have to deal with major stuff.

Also the Radio is VERY VERY important. Make sure she spends the Extra $$$$ to get a real one. Not the crap that's cheap. You don't want your boat heading off into the sunset with no remote connection. I've got a radio for my trucks and boat that will work from 1 mile (well).

 

This one is insane! 140 mph

YouTube - Worlds Fastest RC Boat - Over 140mph! Lehner Motoren Technik

 

Check these RC boat engines out. From what i've been able to gather, these are among the best in the industry. I can only imagine the sound these make, especially the 140cc 4 cyl. motor, with 28hp!!!!!

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