Remote Control Boats

[Dizeee]

Is this even in the correct forum?

I know nothing about these but want to get one for my kids to have some fun with .I started trawling Amazon then thought I would ask here first.

All I want is something that has good range and won't struggle to cruise against a small stream. I guess I am looking around the 30 to 50 pound mark.

Any do's don'ts or recommendations for a newbie?

[Jamesgt]

I think I’d have to try and stretch to one of these

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=...

https://www.box.co.uk/Joysway-Offshore-Warrior-Lit...

Or if budget is key

https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/208079/?gclid=EAIa...

The cat style boat should handle like it’s on rails. The mono hull should carve through the water better. Joysway seems like a good brand. They do a self righting boat for just over £100. It’s mega quick and I’m tempted myself.

IMO size matters too so that’s why my preference would be the bigger boats. Take a look on YouTube for them to get an idea of how they handle.

Edited by Jamesgt on Saturday 21st July 22:06

[Dizeee]

Liking those options, v similar to what I found today when trawling the net.

I found the Udi Voyager today, seems ideal, but, those seem just as good. What I also want is some kind of reliable comeback if it goes wrong, like Amazon etc - which does limit choice. How reputable is that site?

[Jamesgt]

Wheelspinmodels and modelsport are big players in this country. Not sure about modelsport but wheelspinmodels has a huge shop somewhere near Birmingham. Amazon customer service is no quibble. Even if you broke it I doubt they’d argue. The model shops however...