Electric Boats
When you can't actually get out on the water in a full size boat, electric boats can be a great second choice. Radio electric boats are boats that are radio controlled using a receiver and a transmitter. In most cases, the control utilizes a type of stick that is hand controlled. The receiver will typically be mounted inside the boat and will receive and then process the signal from the transmitter that is held by the operator. The transmitter makes it possible for the user to accelerate, slow down and rotate the electric boat. In addition, the user can also utilize the transmitter in order to turn the boat left or right.
You can find electric boats in a variety of different sizes. In most cases, electric boats are powered using batteries. They may operate using a fairly small battery or a large battery. The run time of electric boats will typically depend upon the size of the boat and the battery, but most electric boats will operate anywhere from five to ten minutes. Electric boats will also usually operate from about 20 to 25 miles per hour. In order to enjoy more operational time with electric boats it is a good idea to keep a second battery charged that you can change out quickly.
Compared to gas operated radio controlled boats, electric boats typically operate much quieter, but it should be kept in mind that these types of boats are not as powerful and cannot obtain top end speeds.
Before you purchase an electric boat it is a good idea to consult the bylaws in your local area to determine where you will be allowed to operate your boat. You certainly do not wish to purchase an electric boat only to find out that there is nowhere to operate your new boat.
You should also consider whether you want a ready to run electric boat or a boat kit that you can build yourself. While building an electric boat does present some challenges, it is certainly nothing that you cannot accomplish with some time and patience. Of course, if you do not feel that you are up to the challenge of building an electric boat from a kit then you can always purchase a ready to run boat that will be ready to go the minute you take it out of the box so that you do not have to waste any time.