The rise of 3D printing has been a game-changer for RC hobbyists. Custom hulls, unique designs, and rapid prototyping are all possible from a home printer—but a question I see pop up all the time is: are 3D-printed RC boats sturdy enough for real use? The short answer: it depends—but… Continue reading
4S power, off the shelf prop unit: Fiberglass is a popular material for RC boat hulls due to its combination of strength, durability, and lightweight properties. It offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making the boat both sturdy and easy to maneuver. Unlike wood, fiberglass does not absorb water or rot… Continue reading
The jet pump uses an impeller inside a housing to draw water in from the bottom or rear of the boat and eject it forcefully out of a nozzle. The direction of the nozzle can be adjusted for steering, eliminating the need for a rudder. The impeller is enclosed, reducing… Continue reading
A monohull is a type of boat or ship that has a single hull or a single main body that runs the length of the vessel. The term “mono” means “one” in Greek, hence the name monohull. In such a design, the hull is typically narrow and pointed at the… Continue reading
Try to keep runtime of your RC boat to less than 7 minutes. A water sealed compartment provides no air circulation, and most of the time we do not have water cooling facility for the battery. It is the battery that suffers the most heat-wise. This is especially true if… Continue reading
This video shows a FT012 BL RC speedboat upgraded with a larger prop. This is the quickest way to upgrade this boat without the need to change anything else. By default the boat comes with a 35A super power two-way Electronic speed controller and a 2815 brushless motor. You cannot… Continue reading
In a gear reduction system, the input gear typically has a smaller number of teeth than the output gear, which has a larger number of teeth. This means that for each revolution of the input gear, the output gear will rotate fewer times, resulting in a slower speed but with… Continue reading
