Hobby Works is proud to present our suggestions for your shopping pleasure. The following boats are all ready-to-run (presuming the pond isn't iced over!) because they come complete with motor, radio, etc. All they need is batteries (except for the nitro-powered Nitro Vee, which also requires fuel). For specs, pricing and more information - simply click on the link or the picture of the boat you want!
Sailboats
This is the Kyosho Fortune 612 RTS. It is completely Ready-to-Sail, with only minimal work required to get it out on the water. Sails just like the real thing. A Great way to spend an afternoon!
Ready for its first voyage in just 15 minutes. Even the decals are applied!
With a Fortune 612 RTS (Ready-to-Sail), a sailor's life is an easy one. It's more than a boat, it's a start-up pack that includes a ship and a Perfex (tm) 2-channel radio to control it. Add 12 "AA" cells and a bit of final assembly, and the Fortune 612 is complete.
Assembly is literally a matter of minutes. The hull and deck are prejoined, already brave with paint and decals. The booms and sails are joined to the mast; stand the mast and clip lines to cleats and you're more than halfway through assembly. Finish up by installing the rudder and keel on the hull and batteries in your radio -- and it's time for your maiden voyage.
Made of tough, strong ABS plastic for lasting wear and glossy good looks that require no care. Scale profile and scale detail parts create the look of an America's Cup racing yacht with virtually no work.
ProBoat(tm) makes embarking on the adventure of R/C sailing quick and easy with their ready-to-run fiberglass Sunrise(tm) 24".
The Lure of Wind and Water
Unlike power boating, which involves the simple application of physics, sailing is a stimulating blend of both science and art. You must read the wind and adjust your course to get where you want to go. The thrill comes from watching your plan come together as your boat silently and gracefully carves a wake across the pond. In the past, in order to enjoy a sleek fiberglass R/C sailboat, you had to build. A painstaking process involving lots of sanding, painting, and hours of rigging work. With ProBoat's new Sunrise 24" ready-to-run sailboat, anyone can be the captain of a beautifully painted fiberglass ship in a fraction of the time it would take to build one from a kit for just a few dollars more than a lower-quality plastic RTR.
Power Boats
Next up we have the fast and FUN HobbyZone Zig-Zag boats! There are two different colors available. The Green Zig-Zag boat and the Yellow Zig-Zag boat are both perfect for pool fun! The Zig Zag Racer comes completely assembled and ready for action in green or yellow with everything you see here. All you need to do is pop 8 "AA" batteries in the transmitter, apply stickers to the body, and you're ready to go.
Dash across the water. Slash your way through turns. Run circles around practically everything else on the water the new Zig Zag Racer from HobbyZone. Its compact size, slingshot acceleration and turn-on-a-dime agility are unlike anything you've ever seen before. If you're looking for the ultimate in pool-sized, ready-to-run fun, the Zig Zag Racer is king!
How about the awesome Traxxas electric and nitro powered boats! These speedy beaut's make you want to run a a Poker-Dash, right in your nearby lake or pond!
Ready to run! Best of all, the Blast electric R/C boat is fully-assembled and ready-to-run with the radio systems and electronic speed control installed. You'll be challenged by the waves, not an assembly manual. Blast's colorful decals and simple operation get you out on the water and having fun, fast! The Blast features our powerful, 20-turn Stinger motor; efficient, dependable shaft drive; and the exclusive Nautica electronic speed control. Nautica's digital circuitry provides fully proportional throttle control and smooth, efficient operation (no one else has it!).
How about TWIN outdrives! Cruise quietly through a serene pond or head out to the open water for incredible wave-jumping action. The Traxxas Villain IV puts you at the helm and in control of one solid, ultra-realistic off-shore racer.
And for you crazed, NITRO junkies - the Nitro Vee is fully-assembled and ready for action, so you're just a few pulls on the starter away from roaring across the lake. Nitro Boating has never been more worry-free! Nitro Vee is built to perform with the water-cooled TRX Pro-15 marine engine; dual, thru-transom exhaust; and the stability of its sturdy, deep "V" hull. Nitro Vee also gives you the peace of mind of the patented RTS (Return-To-Shore) emergency power system. If you run out of fuel in the middle of the pond, a small electric motor engages the main propeller to power your boat back to you.
And finally - last but not least - ABC Hobbies! They have a great Ready-to-Run entry level machine that is 'boat-loads of fun' (Sorry!)
The Fighter 550 RTR's pre-installed radio equipment is 100% JR and as good as anything you would choose for yourself. The transmitter included is JR's tried-and-true Python pistol grip that features analog trim dials so you can fine-tune throttle and steering. On board is JR's reliable R-102 AM mini receiver and two Z250 standard race servos: one for steering and one for the mechanical speed control.
It was obvious the first time we punched the throttle on the Fighter 550 and watched it leap across the water that this was not a normal beginner boat. Its sleek, low-profile design keeps as little of the hull in contact with the water's surface as possible, leaving the powerful Mabuchi 550 motor free to do its thing without a lot of drag. In fact, when powered by a 7-cell stick battery pack, the Fighter 550 practically rides on the prop and straight-line speeds approach the 15 mph range on a fresh charge. Trust us, it's a blast!
That's all about the Ready-to-Run boats for now - See you on the water!
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