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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. [...]
With a couple of more months left in the boating season we are starting in on our review of the Pro Boat Stealthwake 23. The Stealthwake comes in at an affordable $179, putting it easily in the budget for the average hobbyist. It is powered by a water cooled 550 brushed motor and comes with a 2.4GHz pistol style radio. Take [...]
What does it look like when opening the box on the new Pro Boat Voracity-E 36? Well, to show everyone out in rc land what comes in the box we took a bunch of pictures while unboxing our test unit. The Voracity-E is certainly a beast, it is physically quite a large boat and comes with a brutish 6S LiPo [...]
A good way to get on the water in an affordable way this summer is the Stealthwake 23 by Pro Boat. It keeps costs down by using a 540 sized brushed motor but still has plenty of power to have fun out on the water. * Comes with Dynamite 7.4V 2400mAh NiMH and charger * Durable ABS deep-v hull * Dynamite 60 amp [...]
Go really fast and have lots of fun on the water this summer with the new Voracity Type E from Pro Boat. Pre-built as a RTR, it gets you on the water fast while a big 6-pole 1650kV 40x82mm brushless motor gets your heart pumping when you squeeze the throttle. * Spektrum DX2E transmitter * Lightweight fiberglass hull * High torque steering servo * [...]
With all this heat, getting in some time at the lake sounds like a fantastic idea. That sounds like a great excuse to get a boat to me. Now that you are in the boat market, the latest and greatest from Pro Boat is the Impulse 31. The Impulse is 31 inches long and comes with a mighty 1750kV brushless [...]
Flipping a boat in the middle of a lake can take hours to recover, which needless to say is not any fun. That’s why the lastest from Pro Boat, the Recoil 17″ Deep V, comes with a Self-righting feature. If you find yourself upside down with the Recoil, just hit the gas and it self-rights itself and you are instantly [...]
Horizon Hobby has announced a new version of their burly Rockstar 48″ Catamaran that features a significantly lower street price. The big 26cc gasoline engine remains, while the previous model’s push button R.O.S.S. starter system has been dropped to reduce the street price by about $200. * Capable of speeds over 40 mph * 270 oz-in rudder servo * Wide hull for increased [...]
Our friends over at Pro Boat have announced a Version 3 of the Blackjack 29″ Catamaran. This version has a new fiberglass hull for better durability and a new 6 pole 2000kV brushless motor for even more power. A huge 120 amp ESC now comes with a big EC5 connector, while a Spektrum DX2E with DSMR takes care of business [...]
If you are looking for a big beast of a boat the new Rockstar 48 from Pro Boat should be something to look at. At 48″ long and powered by a 26cc gas engine, chances are if you are piloting one of these you will rule the waters at the local park. * Water-cooled Dynamite® 26cc gas engine * Capable of speeds [...]
New from the crew over at Pro Boat is their Volere 22 V2. This Volere runabout is a visual stunner with its real wood trim layered over an ABS plastic hull. Cubby has already made a spot for one of these on his desk. If you plan on actually running the Volere, Pro Boat made it extra easy to hit the [...]
Pro Boat has just announced another new 9″ boat, this one is a deep-v called the Impulse 9. The Impulse 9 is designed to be used in small areas like a pool or a pond, and comes with a street price of only $79. Some of its key features include- * Everything needed comes in the box * Brushed 180 motor * 6 [...]
It’s time for summer fun on the water and Pro Boat has just announced their new Blackjack 9 Catamaran. The Blackjack 9 is small enough to use in tight places like a swimming pool and comes with a street price of only $79. Some of its features include- * Everything needed comes in the box * Brushed 180 size motor * 2.4 GHz [...]
This week we were lucky to spend some time with Kevin Hetmanski for our Wednesday Interview column. Many of you know Kevin from his days at Car Action, but these days his life revolves around his job in Horizon Hobby’s Pro Boat division. What’s new with Kevin? What’s new at Pro Boat and Horizon? Let’s find out. BigSquidRC: Several (read- most) [...]
Hello everyone, it’s Thanksgiving week and hopefully you get at least Thursday off of work. The BigSquidRC crew tends not to take any days off, if we aren’t posting we are at the track or in the parking lot trying to break parts. Which brings me to… On the flight back from COTA (outstanding track don’t ya think?) I got to [...]
