Category: Tech Tip – Boats

RC Techtip: What is torque roll?

When you use a powerful motor with a large and effective propeller, the boat may…

Replacing broken shaft cup on a FT009/016 RC boat

The stock plastic shaft cup on the FT009/016 is NOT a standard cup. It is…

Overheated motor on FT009 and the like…

The FT009 is one of the most popular entry level RC boats. It is cheap…

Can a boat still run with one prop blade gone?

This boat has a half broken prop with one blade gone. It runs although it…

What if your boat fails to start?

If your boat is RTR with a safety switch facility integrated into the circuitry (the…

Anti-Capsize Hull system

Just like most other modern RC boats, this FT010 has an Anti-Capsize Hull system which…

Very large propeller for larger RC boats

This FT010 has been equipped with a mega size propeller - 78mm! This FT010 RC…

390 motor on a RC boat with gear reduction

This boat has a 390 motor and a direct drive like configuration, but in fact…

RC techtip video: RC boat steering problem

This type of rudder configuration is common. The possible rudder range of rotation is about…

Techtip video: RC boat motor cooling coil

For motor cooling of RC boat, using copper coil may be a better option if…