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New over at Pro Boat is the PCF Mark I 24” Swift Patrol Craft RTR. This 1/25th scale realistic classic from the Vietnam era is ready for all sorts of adventure on the water this summer. Check out these highlights- * Incredible scale realism * Dual 390 brushed motors with aluminum heatsinks * Realistic submerged propulsion and rudder systems * Highly detailed ABS hull * [...]
New for Summer 2022 are Three New Colors for the mighty Traxxas Spartan Brushless RTR Boat. With 50+mph speed and Traxxas Stability Management, the Spartan is truly a high performance machine while on the water. Now thanks to Traxxas, you have three new color options to pick from before hitting the lake! The Traxxas Spartan Brushless Boat has a part number [...]
Over at FTX RC they have announced new livery for their Vortex RTR Race Boat. The new blacker livery gives the Vortex more of a stealth look, while its small size allows it to be driven anywhere from small areas of water, to large areas. Here are the highlights- * 2.4GHz radio gear * Water cooled motor * Self righting function * 380 sized [...]
With warmer weather approaching, who’s ready to hit the water? If you prefer to rip up waves vs kicking up gravel, Oxidean Marine’s upcoming radio release might be a great fit for you. In this short YouTube video, Bill from Oxidean Marine shows off a prototype of the Quasar, a “next level” R/C boat transmitter that features voice feedback, a large, [...]
Coming in June from Kyosho is the Jetstream 888VE. THe 888VE gets an upgrade via a Kyosho Speed House power unit to make it better than ever before. Here are the highlights- * New Kyosho Speed House 40x68mm, 2000kV water-cooled brushless motor * Kyosho Speed House KA120-91 WC 120A water-cooled ESC * Completely pre-assembled for your convenience * Capable of 60+ km/h speeds * Magnetic [...]
After a few years on hiatus, the Hurricane 900VE Readyset is ready for a return from Kyosho. The 900VE is a large catamaran that packs a new Kyosho Speed House brushless system. Here are the highlights and updates- * New Kyosho Speed House 40 x 68mm water-cooled, 1250kV brushless motor * New 3S Speed House 120 amp water cooled ESC * High torque [...]
Is it time to start thinking about boating again? Of course it is! To help you guys remember how much fun rc boats are, Traxxas has released a new video for their Spartan brushless race boat. The Spartan packs serious power under the hood and has the hull and support gear to use it all. Watch the video below to [...]
New from the good folks over at Pro Boat is the Jet Jam. The Jet Jam is a small 12″ sized boat that is ultra safe thanks to its jet pump propulsion. Also, because of its size, it can be used just about anywhere, even in your backyard pool. Here are some of its other highlights- * RTR, everything you need [...]
The folks at Graupner have a cool looking boat called the SAR Bernhard Gruben. The boat is a premium kit and comes with a GRP hull. Also, because it was modeled off of original shipyard plans, it has loads of scale realism. Here are more details- * Photo-etched brass parts * 600 sized motors are included * Comes with rudder & tailgate release [...]
A couple of months ago the Pro Boat crew announced a gnarly new hydroplane called the UL-19. The boat sports a serious brushless system and a fiberglass hull that is able to put all that power to the water. When we cracked our test unit out of the box we took a bunch of pictures to show you what is inside. [...]
After making a big splash with the announcement of their River Jet Boat, Pro Boat has released full details on their new Alpha Patrol. The Alpha Patrol has a tough military look with amazing scale detailing. If you are looking for a little something different to do this spring, or something with some serious scale detailing, you need to take [...]
Go big on the water with the new 48″ RTR Zelos Catamaran from Pro Boat. Power is the name of the game with the Zelos and it is said to be the fastest boat in its class (55+ mph). It comes stock with a huge 1000kV brushless motor and an ESC that is ready to take on 8S LiPo batteries. [...]
There is still plenty of time for fun on the water this year so why not take a look at the new Helion Rivos XS. The Rivos XS is a small boat perfect for bust out serious water action in ponds and small lakes. It is 100% factory assembled and you just need AA transmitter batteries to get up and [...]
Get out on the water with the new Atomik Barbwire XL. The Barbwire XL comes with a powerful brushless system, but its best feature has to be its innovative self-righting ballast driven hull system. With the self-righting system you can drive harder without having to worry so much about crashing. The new larger size of the XL also increases its [...]
With scale realism being of the utmost importance now days, AquaCraft’s new Atlantic II Tugboat brings it in force. The closer you look at the pictures the more amazed you are with its fine scale detailing. The Atlantic II is powered by a 550 size electric motor and comes with a 30 amp ESC. When run on recommended batteries (3S 2200mAh), [...]
