Radio Controlled Boats

Radio Controlled Boats Get Your Kids Up And Moving Outside

For consumers seeking the perfect radio controlled toy, there are many from which to choose. Traditionally, cars, trucks, and dune buggies have been the most popular choices. There is also radio controlled boats and aircraft that have gained popularity recently. The ideal choice for a child will depend on their age, maturity and the fuel source used, but most importantly the goal of the parent.

If the parents' goal is to encourage an interest in automotive engines and keep their kids busy, almost any radio controlled vehicle will do. By and large, children of all ages and both genders enjoy playing with radio controlled boats and other vehicles. RC vehicles that run on electricity that is held in a rechargeable battery are usually the safest choice. They do not require messing with potentially flammable fuels; most children five years of age and older can plug the battery pack into the wall and remove it after it is charged. Cars have the greatest number of fuel choices, whereas radio control aircraft run almost exclusively on liquid fuels.

Radio controlled boats and watercraft are unique in how much energy they require on the part of the operator. Whereas users can stand in one place and run a tradition RC car, this is generally not the case when it comes to radio controlled boats. This is because water tides will pull the boat back and forth, prompting the user to have to move to stay on top of its activity. Preventing the boat from running aground is key, so only choose a radio controlled boat if your child is at least nine years old and able to understand what will happen if the boat crashes into rocks or becomes entangled in rushes or other aquatic plants. Maturity varies among children; some older kids will manage poorly whereas some kids might be ready for the responsibility before nine.

One of the most important factors about radio controlled boats that gets kids up and running around is the possibility of the boat running out of range. Do not be mistaken, cars and aircraft do this, as well. However, a car that runs out of range will simply stop, and an aircraft that flies too far due to excessive air currents will eventually crash back to earth or may gently float back into the well-positioned user's hands. Radio controlled boats will not do this; they may drift away, creating a problem for retrieval. In addition, there is also a real possibility of the boat running aground and being smashed beyond repair. This can be a problem for parents if their children do not grasp what will happen. However, if they are ready to accept responsibility for their radio controlled boats, this knowledge will get them up and running to keep the boat in range.

Water safety is also of utmost importance. Be sure that your child always wears a life vest near water and will not run into water after the boat. If children are able to understand the difficulties associated with controlling a radio controlled boat, it might be time to engage their fantasy and buy them one.