Boats

Land and air aren't the only place to have fun with radio control! From mini electrics perfect for a pool or pond to gasoline powered race boats, Hub City Hobby has what you need to hit the water!

Electrics and Sailboats

Today's electric boats are easier than ever to run and maintain, and have all the speed and performance you'd expect from true hobby-class vehicles. They're also a great option for locations where rules prohibit the use of fuel-powered boats. Choices range from maneuverable minis like ProBoat's Mini-C Catamaran, perfect for ponds and large swimming pools, to brushless-powered speedsters like the Formula FASTech Deep-V, designed for kicking up rooster tails down at the lake.

If you're thinking of something a little more laid back, ProBoat's Classic Runabout is a great choice, or for the ultimate in relaxation, try a sailboat like the Sanibel 36-600. Although both these boats are ready-to-run, requiring little or no assembly, a wide variety of kits are available for the do-it-yourselfer, ranging from lobster boats to warships.

Nitro and Gasoline

Though they require more maintenance than their electric counterparts, today's nitro and gasoline-powered boats are easier to run than ever, and nothing draws a crowd at the lake like the roar of a small engine! Though usually called "gas" boats, most fuel-powered radio control boats actually burn nitro (or "glow") fuel, which is a blend of methyl alcohol, nitromethane, and engine lubricants, and is sold pre-mixed at hobby shops around the world.

Nitro boats come in a wide variety of sizes and hull styles, such as ProBoat's ThunderCat 31 catamaran, featuring a water-cooled Dynamite .32 Marine Engine, or the Shockwave 36, a sleek deep-vee capable of speeds over thirty miles an hour!

Gasoline-powered boats generally use a two-cycle engine optimized for marine use, like the Zenoah G26 Marine, which can propel ProBoat's fifty-five inch long Blackjack 55 at over thirty-five miles per hour!

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