BOAT FAQ
  What are the boat classes and their descriptions?
N-1:  6 NiMH cells (1.2 volt batteries), stock 27 turn 05 motor, either mono or hydro hull from 18" to 22"

N-2:  6 NiMH cells (1.2 volt batteries), modified 05 motor or brushless motor, either mono or hydro hull from 18" to 22"

0:  8 NiMH cells (1.2 volt batteries), either brushed or brushless motor, either mono or hydro hull, from 20" to 26"

P:  12 NiMH cells (1.2 volt batteries), either brushed or brushless motor, either mono or hydro hull, from 24" to 30"

LSH (Limited Sport Hydro):  12 NiMH (1.2 volt batteries), 700BB SS1 motor, either round bow or pickle fork hydro in the spirit of limited or unlimited hydro planes hull from 24" to 30"

OPC Tunnel:  12 NiMH (1.2 volt batteries), tunnel hull boat with outboard on the transom

Q:  18-22 NiMH (1.2 volt batteries), mono or hydro hull from 29" to 34.5"

S:  24-28 NiMH (1.2 volt batteries), mono or hydro hull from 35" to 40"

T:  Max 32 NiMH (1.2 volt batteries), mono or hydro hull minimum 43"
  What are boats made out of?
Wood, fiberglass and plastic are the basic materials used for boat construction. Wood construction varies from pre-formed panels to actual hull planking which is time-consuming to create, but the results are beautiful and realistic. Fiberglass boats build faster (some come with the hull and deck separate and some pre-joined) and often have molded-in scale detail. RTR boats (Ready-To-Run) are primarily made of durable ABS plastic with pre-joined hull and deck and come complete with running hardware, motor and decals. They are a great way for beginners to get launched into R/C boating quickly and affordably.
  How do you cool a motor in a boat?
Take note that the more powerful the motor (i.e. MEGA Motors), the hotter the motor will get. As mentioned in the motor frequently asked questions page, prolonged and excessive heat can result in the early death of the motor.

Today, many manufacturers make water cooling kits. These usually consist of a length of plastic or silicon tubing and an intake and outlet valve. We suggest drilling a small hole, just big enough to take the intake valve, at the rear of the boat behind the prop. A second hole to fit the outlet valve should be drilled somewhere in the side of the boat close to the motor. The tubing is then attached to one of the valves, coiled around the motor and attached to the other valve. Similar to how an radio controlled airplane stays cool, the boat speeds along causing pressure to build up and force the water up the intake valve, through the tubing and out through the outlet valve. The water rushing around the motor relieves the heat from the motor and helps keep it much cooler than it would otherwise get.
  What are the hull classifications?
There are two major classifications of hulls--mono hulls and hydro hulls. Mono Hulls get their name from their V like shape.  This classification is probably the best known boat hull because it was used in the popular TV series Miami Vice. The Mono hull has a continuous wetted surface when operating at racing speeds. A Tunnel Hull (also called a hydro) is a variation of the 3-point design, but the sponsons usually run the full length of the boat.  A Catamaran is a type of hydro hull with the usual full side sponsons, running the length of the boat. With an extended free board, they resemble a full-sized offshore racing hull.  Outriggers are another type of hydro hull which can be a 3-point suspension, 4-point suspension, or a multi-suspension hull (as classified by IMPBA).  Along either side of the main portion of the boat are sponsons which do not run the length of the boat. These sponsons may be in the front, at the rear, or both. When racing, the sponsons and the propeller are typically the only parts of the boat touching the water.