When it comes to riding the RC Car That Turns Into A Boat, sometimes it might not be as fast as you think you would want them to be. This is natural, given that they are really more suited to be driven on land than in the waters. It is even unthinkable for using these RC transformer cars on rough water. This is really because of the challenges that riding on rough water brings to your RC systems. As such, getting an RC boat will be paramount.
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Why You Should Get An RC Boat For Rough Water
Of course, before you decide on getting an RC boat for rough water, you might just want to think about it, why bother getting an RC boat just for riding on rough water. Simply put, RC boats are fun to ride in all water conditions, then the adrenaline rush of just rampaging through rough water is truly amazing. Watch your RC boat blaze through the rough waters while seeing other RC vehicles struggle to move through the waves. It can be pretty fun too
But having said that, what RC boats are there in the market that is fast and suitable for riding on rough waters. ? Or if you are lazy, which of the RC boats are fastest out of the box?
Best RC Boat For Speeding Through Rough Water
In the following guide, you will find the list of some of the best RC boat that can speed through rough water. While they are indeed fast, you have to understand that there is a tradeoff for this. This is because to speed through rough water, the engine must work harder to achieve the speed. For the engine to work harder, it does mean that more gas has to be utilized in order for the engine to work optimally to produce the speed necessary to blaze through the water.
So a faster boat will have a shorter runtime, while a relatively slower boat allows you to have a longer runtime. It all boils down to what you prefer.
For the following guide, you will read the top few RC boats that speed through rough water. There is no particular order that we have did up for this list, so please read through to find which of the RC boats suit your needs.
Model | Max Speed | Run Time (mins) | Price |
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TR Remote Control RC Boat Professional Series | 30 mph | 8-10 | |
ANTAPRCIS | 15.5 mph | 6 | |
Force 1 : Velocity Wave | 25 mph | 8 | |
UDI001 Venom | 15 mph | 15 | |
Lictin | 30 mph | 12 |
1. TR Remote Control RC Boat Professional Series
The TR Remote Control RC Boat Professional Series is, like the name suggests, more suited for serious players in the RC field. It does have all the necessary features that are needed for a fast and fun ride through rough waters, and this is partly due to the high powered brushless motor as well as the water cooling system, both which are integral to ensuring the smoother transition of power as well as the longevity of the engine itself. Of course, to ensure that the speed is regulated, there is the electron speed regular as well as the servo controller that works together to ensure the fastest delivery of speed to the RC boat.
To help ensure that the RC boat can survive in those long rides on rough water, there is the auto flip system that is unique to this RC boat itself. It operates via the 11.1V 1800m Ah 25C LiPo battery, allowing for a play time of 8 to 10 minutes on a single charge. With a range of 300 feet. you can be assured of a sustained period of fun time.
Key Specs: | The Good: | The Lowdowns: |
Dimensions:18 x 5 x 5” | Nice design | Battery life can be better |
Weight: 3.6 lbs. | Long range | Water can seep in |
Motor: Brushless motor | Auto Flip | |
Range: 300 ft. | High powered | |
Battery: 11.1V 1800mAh 25C LiPo Battery | Brushless motor | |
Charging time: 120 minutes | Fast | |
Running time: 8 – 10 minutes | ||
Max Speed: 30 mph |
2. ANTAPRCIS 24km/h RC Race Boat Toy
The ANTAPRCIS 24km/h RC Race Boat Toy is another top selection when it comes to fast RC boats that is able to speed through rough waters, including speeding through the ocean! With a maximum speed of 15.5mph, you can easily breeze this RC boat across the roughest of water bodies.
The single prop motor powers the entire RC boat itself. To ensure that the boat does not deviate much from its original position, there is the auto yaw correction system that brings the boat upright. Of course, minute movements can be made with the remote control as there is a fine tuning function that helps you to keep the boat in check. Even if the boat does capsize, there is the 180 flip reset that brings the boat upright again!
For the battery, it uses a 7.4V 600mAh 25C Lithium battery which can be charged upon within 140 minutes. It can run up to 6 minutes on a single charge, and it does have an effective distance of 492 feet. If you are worried about the boat losing its power during the middle of a ride, you can be assured that you will be the first to know about the shortage of power due to the low power indicator at the remote itself.
Key Specs: | The Good: | The Lowdowns: |
Dimensions:13.8 x 3.6 x 3.5” | Nice design | Can be faster |
Weight: 2.1 lbs. | Long range | Not as powerful |
Motor: single prop motor | Auto Flip | |
Range: 492 ft. | Anti Yaw | |
Battery: 7.4V 600mAh 25C Lithium battery | Low battery alarm | |
Charging time: 140 minutes | ||
Running time: 6 minutes | ||
Max Speed: 15.5 mph |
3. Force 1 : Velocity Wave
The Force 1 : Velocity Wave is another top notch RC boat for lakes. Running on a water-cooled system, it does allow for a good time riding through rough waters without much problems.
Meant for saltwater use, this RC boat for saltwater, the brushless motor does ensure the best speed that can be delivered using its engine. Powered by a pair of powerful 1500mAh Li-Ion batteries that is completely rechargeable, you can ride up to speeds of 25+mph on a single charge. This is expected actually since they utilized a brushless motor.
In order for it to reach its maximum speed, the electric engine is enclosed within a water-tight compartment. Together with the double-hatch action system that is being incorporated into the design itself, you can expect a waterproof RC boat that drives solely on saltwater. As per most other RC boats, there is the anti-tilt system that ensures that the RC boat is kept upright most of the time.
A problem that most RC boats have, is that when the RC boat is nearing the end of the range, there is no indication at all. As such, there is a chance that the boat may just be lost in the waters. To prevent this from happening, there is a low-signal indicator on the remote control, and it will be lighted up once the RC boat is nearing out of range.
Key Specs: | The Good: | The Lowdowns: |
Dimensions:18.5 x 7.3 x 6.6 inches |
Anti flip | Battery life can be better |
Weight: 2.85 lbs. | Long range | Only for saltwater |
Motor: Brushless motor | Brushless motor | |
Range: 300 ft. | High powered | |
Battery: 2 x 1500mAh Li-Ion | Fast | |
Charging time: 120 minutes | Low-signal display | |
Running time: 8 minutes | ||
Max Speed: 25+ mph |
4. UDI001 Venom Remote Control Boat
When it comes to an RC boat that is easy for most people to use, the UDI001 Venom Remote Control Boat comes to mind instantly. The controls are intuitive and easy to navigate around. You don’t need to read the manual to operate this!
Made of impact-resistant material, this RC boat for rough water can withstand some knocks. Of course, when it comes to a high-speed collision, the material will not be able to protect the RC boat.
With a top speed of 15mph, it does give you relative fun. Of course, you cannot compare it to the amount of fun that the higher speed models can provide to you. Nonetheless, our kids still had fun riding this around. It can run up to a maximum of 15 minutes on a single charge on the 2 x 3.7v 600mAh Li-Ion battery. Not to worry about having your RC boat being lost in transition, because the low-battery warning indicator will light up once the battery is low.
As per the other RC boats, there is the anti-tilt feature that ensures that the position of the RC boat is always kept upright.
Key Specs: | The Good: | The Lowdowns: |
Dimensions:14.6 x 10.7 x 5.2” |
Anti flip | Battery life can be better |
Weight: 2.6 lbs. | Long range | Not as fast as others |
Motor: Single prop motor | Anti-collision | |
Range: 300 ft. | Low battery indicator | |
Battery: 3.7V 600mAh Li-ion | Easy to control | |
Charging time: 90 minutes | ||
Running time: 15 minutes | ||
Max Speed: 15 mph |
5. Lictin Remote Control Boat
Personally, I like the Lictin Remote Control Boat the best, simply because it is painted red, and the design itself is sleek! Of course, the aesthetics are coupled with its ability to ride those rough waves with ease.
To prevent water from seeping into its water-cooled engine, there is the double-cover design that really helps to seal this RC boat up, hence you wouldn’t need to be afraid of riding this in the rough waters. Of course, there is the automatic reset function that sets the boat upright when it goes underneath the water, making it for beginners to use this as their 1st RC boat.
On a single charge, the Lictin Remote Control Boat can reach speeds up to 12mph while lasting up to 30mins of run time. It is made possible by the high-efficiency motors. With a range of 492 feet and a low battery indicator, your RC boat will never be lost in transition.
Key Specs: | The Good: | The Lowdowns: |
Dimensions:14.2 x 11 x 4.9 “ |
Long running time | Slow |
Weight: 2.7 lbs. | Low battery indicator | |
Motor: high-efficiency motor | Easy to control | |
Range: 492 ft. | Water-cooled system | |
Battery: 2* 7.4v 600mAh Li-ion | ||
Charging time: 90 minutes | ||
Running time: 30 minutes | ||
Max Speed: 12 mph |