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Hello all and Happy Friday! Welcome to The Backyard! Here’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately: why is it that I just can’t seem to get into R/C boats? Because the weird thing is, I actually like boats. Quite a bit, really. Just maybe not in the way the R/C boat market typically leans. For starters, I’ve always had a soft spot [...]
Over at Traxxas they have uploaded a new promotional video for their 4S Disruptor Deep-V RTR. The Disruptor was announced last fall and the new Traxxas Disruptor Surfs Malibu Video does a great job of showing off just how extreme it can get while out on the water. Watch below to see the Disruptor taking on rough ocean water, going [...]
Over at FTX RC they have just announced the Glader RTR Jet Boat. This affordable fun machine uses a turbojet propulsion system to allow you to drive in extremely shallow, or dirty water. Check out these highlights- * Available in either red or green * No exposed propeller * Turbojet systems eliminates snagging * Water cooled, 390 sized brushed motor * 7.2V 1500mAh Li-Ion battery [...]
Just announced by Traxxas is the Disruptor 26″ Self-Righting RTR Speed Boat. The 4S Disruptor is designed for big fun with serious brushless power and a performance based hull. Check out these highlights- * Purpose-built by Traxxas for the wildest stunts * Capable of 40+MPH on a single 4s LiPo battery * 26″ long – perfectly sized to be agile, while also stable [...]
New from Horizon Hobby is the Pro Boat Super Sonicwake 48″ 8S Self-Righting Brushless Deep-V RTR. This high performance deep-v comes with big 8S brushless power and a self-righting system to keep the fun times going. Here are the highlights- * Worry-free self-righting design * 50+ mph capable 8S brushless power system * Factory-installed Spektrum Smart electronics * SSL (Strap, Slide, Lock) battery installation * [...]
Over at Pro Boat they’ve announced the Blackjack 24″ V2 Catamaran Brushless RTR. Featuring a scale realistic look, and massive brushless power, the Blackjack V2 is more than ready for hours of fun on the water this summer. Here are the highlights- * Incredible styling and extreme 4S performance * 45+ MPH speeds * High-quality Spektrum radio and electronics * Two different liveries available * [...]
New from the folks at Pro Boat is a Jetstream First Drive with Shreddy and MoJo H2o Video. The Pro Boat Jetsteam was designed for extreme performance with its powerful jet pump that can be driven in as little as 2″ of water. Watch below to not only get more details on the Jetstream, but to also see it in [...]
New from Traxxas is the Spartan SR RTR Brushless Boat. The self-righting Spartan SR makes it easy to get in some high speed thrills on the water, while also having a great scale realistic look. To take the realism even further, Traxxas has a new Boat Trailer that goes along perfectly with the Spartan SR. Here are more details- * 50+ [...]
New from Pro Boat is the Recoil 2 18″ Self-Righting Brushless Deep-V RTR. Available with either Shreddy or Heatwave livery, the new Recoil 2 Deep-V is ready for serious water bashing. Here are the highlights- * Incredible deep-V styling and performance * Proven self-righting capabilities * Completely ready-to-run * Spektrum Smart LiPo battery and charger included * Powerful, water-cooled Spektrum brushless motor and ESC * Factory-finished [...]
New over at Hobby Recreation Products is the Rage RC LightWave Boat with Lights. The LightWave is different than most hobby grade boats as it has lights going around the hull. The LED lights make the LightWave really stand out on the water, plus they make it easier to drive in dark conditions. Also, the LightWave is sized to be [...]
New from our friends at Pro Boat is the 1/6th scaled Jetstream Jet Boat 24″ RTR. The Jetstream is the first true basher RC boat from Pro Boat and is as fun for kids, as it is for us long time hobbyists. Check out these highlights- * Can be used in water as low as 2″ * High-performance jet propulsion system and [...]
New from Pro Boat is the Recoil 2 V2 26″ Self-Righting Brushless Deep-V RTR. The new Recoil 2 will be available with either Heat Wave or Shreddy livery. Check out these highlights- * Two custom liveries by Shreddy and Heat Wave Visual * High-impact ABS molded self-righting hull and canopy * Custom-programmed Spektrum SLT3 3-channel 2.4GHz radio * Spektrum 2300Kv brushless outrunner marine motor * [...]
New over at Pro Boat is a promotional video for their recently announced PCF Mark 24″ Swift Patrol Craft RTR. The PCF Mark I is loaded with scale realism and was very nicely scaled down from the original. Featuring dual 390 sized motors and a realistic submerged propulsion and rudder system, the PCF Mark I is ready for hours of [...]
New from Castle Creations is the Hydra XLX2 Brushless Boat ESC. Designed for serious power and adjustability, the Hydra XLX2 has what it takes for serious performance on the water. Check out these highlights- * Based off of Castle’s proven Mamba XLX2 surface ESC * CRYO-DRIVE technology * Aux-wire functionality for on-the-fly adjustments * Data logging * Incredibly adjustable * Designed for boats up to 50″ [...]
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 [...]
