RC Electric Boats   by George Roy

in Hobbies / Collecting    (submitted 2010-12-01)

Model ship collecting is an age old hobby and tradition. Model ship collecting spans the entire world with a language that breaks down cultural barriers. Many cultures have had different takes on the uses of these model ships, such as using them as a burial votive at funerals. But with modern technological growth, the advancement of model ships is a natural progression. The increase in technology has brought about revolutionary changes in model boats. While the traditional models can never be replaced, RC model boats are the new superstars of the model ship world.

Model ship enthusiasts interested in technology will love RC electric boats. The nuts and bolts that go into assembling these RC electric boats give the artisanâ??s aesthetic work a run for its money. Identifying the right electric RC boats for you is a matter of personal taste. Many decisions need to be made when choosing the perfect RC electric boat. One of the things that you should consider is to look at the hull of the boat. This is due to the fact that the shape of the RC electric boatâ??s hull is directly correlated to the speed, stability, and agility of the boat. There are several different hull designs that have many different factors which translate into the capabilities of the boat.

First, there is the monohull design, otherwise known as the monoplane hull. The monohull design is comprised of a single continuous surface that stays in constant contact with the water. The monohull design comes in many different assortments. Among the most popular monohull designs is the â??vee-shapedâ?? hull design.

The second option in hull design for RC electric boats is the flat bottom boat. As the name implies, the flat bottom boat is well, flat. Accordingly, the flat bottom design sits flat atop a pocket of air hovering above the water. At the back of the boat in this hull configuration is the RC electric boat motor. Meanwhile, the use of a propeller provides the proper thrust needed to propel the RC boat.

Finally, the third hull design to look out for is the hydroplane hull design. The interesting thing about the hydroplane design is that it lets more than one surface touch the water at a time. With that said, about 2 or 3 surfaces of the boat can be touching water at any given moment. This unique hull design is utilized to create a space for air that is trapped underneath of boat. What this design does then, is help to lift the boat out of the water, making for less drag. The result is an electric RC ship that is capable of much faster speeds than normal.

There are several distinct types of RC electric boats on the market. You should now have an idea of what to look for in a remote controlled ship model.

About the Author

George is an avid collector and connoisseur of all things nautical- rc boats, model boats, historical artifacts, etc. He has written articles for several large manufacturers and retailers of model ships, and he is a master ship builder himself. He brings a unique perspective from both the retail and the consumer side of the nautical decorating and model boat building markets.