RC Boats

Need a relaxing RC model to spend a quiet day with your girlfriend or family at the local park? The Paradise RTR Sailboat is just the ticket. You would be surprised at home much fun it is watching a sailboat cruise around the pond with wind power, and these RC models are great for kids to experience some RC fun without worrying about crashing into the ground or can they handle the speed of the car or truck. Just show them how the wind powers the boat and they seem to take to this quickly and are amazed at what a simple breeze will do to the boat.

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The exciting AquaCraft Rio 51 is an "enormous" RC gas boat with an overall length of 57 inches. This RC model is a ready-to-run (RTR) and comes complete with 28 cc gas engine and a 2 channel FM radio. The design of the this boat includes many performance features with the included GrimRacer performance parts. Also, this model is available three color schemes - blue, yellow and red. Ready to make a big splash at the local pond, this boat has what it takes.

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AquaCraft has produced a great small boat called the Mini Rio. This electric RC boat with it's offshore boat styling is ready-to-run with an electric propulsion system and 2 channel RC radio. The design will provide some exciting thrills on your neighborhood pond. Featuring some great performance and handling characteristics, even seasoned boat enthusiasts will enjoy this model.

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At 31" long the Traxxas Nitro Vee RC Boat is a great size boat for easy sport fun at your local pond. With it's Deep Vee - ocean racing - hull design it looks great and looks like it cuts the chop well as it carves through the water. The boat is powered by the Pro .15 marine engine that is easy to start and protected by a good warranty.

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Duratrax has two battery packs available which may suit your needs. They have a 3700 model which stands for 3700mAh at 7.4V which has a max charge rate of 3.7A. Also, they have a 5400 model which is rated at 5400 mAh at 7.4V and a max charge rate of 5.4A. Both packs are built securely with impact and puncture-resistant ABS case.

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Duratrax has introduced a new line of chargers called the "Oynx" series of chargers geared to "sport level performance". But, don't let that description fool you, these are some nice chargers with excellent features for the price. With five different models to choose from, these chargers are sure to be a hit at your local RC raceway.

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Looking for something a bit different in RC modeling? Here you have it - it's the exciting Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat. This is a nitro powered ready-to-run RC airboat complete with a SuperTigre G34 engine, a 2 channel radio and a handy stand which also aides in carrying the model. Aquacraft designed this airboat to handle like the real model for fun over water, lily pads and marshes.

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If you haven't ever seen a tunnel hull race whether full scale or even RC, it is a sight to behold. With rooster tails streaming from behind the outboards, the screams of the engines whining down the straights and the excitement of the races, this RC model is built for these thrills.

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If you've never been to a radio control show, you're missing out.

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The 40th annual WRAM Show took place in White Plains, New York this weekend. Organized by the Westchester Radio Aero Modelers, the show draws a crowd from all over the Northeast U.S. This year a major snow storm hit Friday morning, the first day of the show. While this led to several vendors not showing up, most of the big names were there, and audience traffic on Saturday was dense.

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