Archive for the 'RC Boats' Category

Dive! Dive! Dive!

Who says fish are boring? With one of these mini radio controlled submarines you can chase your goldfish around their tank for hours on end… well, more like a few minutes at a time because the batteries won’t last long, but you get the idea.
Plus, as fish have 3 second memories there’s no chance of […]

RC inflatable boat track

If you think paddling pools are for kids, you’d be right, but this isn’t an inflatable paddling pool. It’s an inflatable radio controlled boat racetrack. Perfect for those hot Summer’s days in the garden (if we ever get any in the UK?) or if you happen to have a big conservatory.
The set comes with two […]

2008 Atomic Cup featured 28 RC boats

On April 6th the first Atomic Cup, featuring 28 1/8 scale RC boats took place. This is supposedly the first of many events. The race was won of Scott Meyer of West Richland, with Jeff Heimkes of Kennewick finishing second.
The boats are just two feet wide and four feet long and are able to reach […]

Mini RC boats become a fleet

Sailing radio controlled boats isn’t just for amateurs, it’s also for professional sailors who want to keep their sailing skills sharp during the off season. At least that’s what Stuart Sinclair, 58, has been trying to convince his old sailing friends of.
Sinclair encouraged his fellow sailors in the Astoria Yacht Club to consider racing the […]

Some seriously fast rc boats

When I last played with my radio controlled boat it was in a very small boating lake and was quite slow and serene. I’ve never really considered radio controlled boats to be that quick, but this video puts a different take on it. These boats are absolutely flying (well, sailing) along at incredible speeds.
I’m still […]

Radio controlled Cutty Sark, for the serious rc enthusiast

If you’re really serious about your radio controlled boats and a simple £20 speed boat just isn’t enough to scratch that nautical itch you’ll probably be interested in this £2,000 rc model of the Cutty Sark.
This model is truly stunning and represents some serious hard work. I’d be hesitant to get the thing wet after […]