Model boats are not those items that you build and leave sitting on a shelf for all to admire, they are actually model boats that can be driven with a remote control. This is more than just a kid game as there are competitions all across the world.
Model boats can be powerboats that have an electric, internal combustion, or steam powered. The boats are fun to create and then place in the water and watch them go. The majority of the power boats are created with kits whereas the builders then add their own radio and gear to actually get the boat and in the water and flying at speeds of over 50 miles per hour.
There are also racing power model boats that are designed especially for maneuverability and maximum speed. Racing is done in various water parks, lakes, rivers, etc… with buoys placed strategically for the racers to maneuver around to the finish line. In most cases, the oval is about 1/6 of a mile and has 330 feet of straight sections and 70 feet diameter turns. For competitions, the International Model Power Boat Association and the North American Model Boat Association have rules and regulations that explain the race rules, formats, and the course.
However, instead of the oval race there are also many straight races as well. In this race, the winner is the fastest boat on the water, not the one that must make it around the water track. The speed is determined with a starting light and an ending light, which will be the difference between the start and the finish. For competitions, the International Model Power Boat Association and the North American Model Boat Association have rules and regulations that explain the race rules, formats, and the course.
One other race is one in which the boat is being chased by another boat. The winner will be the one that completes the few miles course against the clock.
The good news is, if you cannot find a co
Don’t let everyone else have all the fun, create your own model boat, get out there, and race while a friend captures it on film.
