| Remote control boats come in all shapes and sizes. | | | | above the water. |
| Each type offers something different - sailboats are | | | | Racing boats. These boats are designed for |
| for lazy, relaxing afternoons, while racing boats offer | | | | maximum speed and maneuverability. There are two |
| an adrenaline rush to those who are looking for | | | | main types of racing hulls - three-point hydros and |
| excitement. | | | | V-hulls, which require different water conditions. |
| Sport boats. Sport remote control boats are the | | | | Power boats. These are usually electric or internal |
| most popular type among hobbyists. | | | | combustion, while some are steam-powered. |
| Scale boats. These are replicas of full-size boats. | | | | Powered remote control boats often have additional |
| Models can be only a few inches long, or weigh up to | | | | remote controlled functions to improve realism, such |
| hundreds of pounds. The more skillful the builder, the | | | | as sounding fog horns and rotating radar antennae. |
| more the model will resemble the original, with details | | | | Power boats come in RTR (ready-to-run), ATR |
| such as planked decks, chrome or brass fittings, and | | | | (almost ready-to-run), and kit versions. |
| cloth flags. | | | | Combat boats. Combat boats are an offshoot of the |
| Sailboats. Like their full-size counterparts, remote | | | | radio control model warships hobby that involves the |
| control sailboats catch the wind with their sails to | | | | firing of projectiles at opposing ships to sink or |
| move around. Models are usually controlled with a | | | | damage them. They are actually designed to be |
| multi-channel radio transmitter. Sailboats come in a | | | | sinkable. |
| wide range of sizes - some even tower over 4 feet | | | | |