There are currently two main types of Radio controlled boats in the market today. The RC electric boats and the Gas powered RC boats. Initially, only electric boats were available to hobbyist, but as this hobby developed its gas powered rival emerged. The gas powered boats came with several advantages. One was the combustion engine could move at very high speeds giving hobbyist a new kind of thrill. Since the engine was more powerful, the boats could be made larger than the electric RC boat. However, electric powered RC boats still have their advantages. Here are some of the pros and con of these boats.
Battery power: Electric powered RC boats use rechargeable batteries that can run for between 10 and 30 minutes before they can be recharged, depending on the size of the battery. Battery power is cheaper than gasoline, but batteries tend to run out very quickly. If you have an electric boat you need to estimate the time it takes before the battery runs out, to avoid a situation where the boat is stuck in the middle of the river because the battery runs out.
The motor versus the combustion engine: The combustion engine in gas powered boats is more powerful and faster than the electric motor used to power electric boats. Electric boats generally are slower but can give decent speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. This speed, though slow for most experienced hobbyist, is great for beginners. Beginners who have no experience with any kind of RC boat, will find these speeds more comfortable and easier to learn with. It is recommended that beginners try out the electric boats first before moving on to the faster gas powered boats.
Noise pollution: A gas powered boat is faster but its engine makes it very noisy. Some hobbyists think of the noise as an advantage because it adds to the thrill. However, many local authorities have outlawed the use of RC gas boats due to the noise and the dangers that they pose due to their high speeds. Electric motors on the other hand are less noisy and cleaner than the gas engine. If your local authority has outlawed the gas powered engine, you will have to settle for the electric radio controlled boat. They are less likely to cause a problem between you and your neighbors, if you plan to use it at home in your pool. Furthermore, if you plan to use it in your pool, it is not going to pollute your pool with gas emissions.
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Because the electric RC boat does not focus a lot on speed, they are made in a wider variety of designs. There are sail boats, powerboats and miniature electric boats. There are hardly any gas engines that have the sail boat design, gas engines are designed for speed and a sail boat would defeat this purpose. Electric boats are for those who want to enjoy the RC boats for reasons that are not limited to the thrill of high speeds.