Racing RC Boats-What You Should Know

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Article by Carl Liming
Joining in the radio controlled boat racing circuit is often the primary reason people get involved with radio controlled boats. After all, racing rc boats is fast, exciting, and fun. If you're considering how to get started in this exciting area of the hobby, these tips may help.
The first thing you may want to do is join a rc boat hobby group. Most major cities have a chapter of some sort. Joining one will not only help you to find information on the races in your area, but you'll also make some valuable contacts and get a bit of racing practice while you're at it.
Once you hear about a race, the first thing you'll want to do is call for details. Before racing you will need to get directions, start times and rules, especially if this is the first time rc boat racing at this venue. Generally racers are expected to contribute time doing some of the work at the race. They will be responsible for such things as timekeeping and the like. Before you head out on race day be sure you know what is expected of you.
You can make yourself a check list so that you remember everything that you need to do to your rc boat every time you hit the water. Upon completion of the race strip down your boat and make sure the drive train is lubricated. Checking your radio is also a good idea to make sure that it has not had any damage to it. Lubrication is essential with each linkage and servo. You should also check the bearing in the motor and lube those as well. If it is possible to reach the brushes, make certain you take a look at them. Do they move freely? If they're damaged, you must replace them.
Evaluate your hull closely. When checking the hull also check the rudder. Once you're done, store your boat carefully, but don't forget about the battery if you are racing an electric RC boat. If you are running electric radio controlled boats you may want to charge and discharge them before you store them for a long period of time. Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions. A lot of RC boat racers like NiCad batteries better than dry cells for their transmitters. They seem to provide better range and less interference, but do your research carefully before you make the switch.
The hull is the next thing to look at. Don't forget to look at the rudder as well. After doing all this be sure to carefully store your boat and don't forget your batteries if you have an electric radio controlled boat. If you are running electric rc boats you may want to charge and discharge them before you store them for a long period of time. Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions. A lot of RC boat racers like NiCad batteries better than dry cells for their transmitters. They seem to have better range and less interference, but do your research carefully before you make the switch.
Keep in mind that before race day, you'll need to go through the entire checklist again. Many racers have not only a pre-race check list but a post-race check list as well and you will continually add to both as your experience grows.
Watching your opponents at other races can help you to become familiar with their tactics. Just as professional sports players watch hours of footage of their opponents, watching your opponents will give you a feel for how they work with their boats. By observing the competition before race day you can better plan your strategy.
Finally, don't expect to win your first RC boat race. Remember that all the things you learn from each race will make you a better racer in the future. It is important to treat these initial races as research expeditions for future races. Do these things and some day you're sure to be crowned the champion.
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{AuthorName} has been racing and building radio controlled boats. His advice is something you should listen to. To see more info about his radio controlled boat blog go to http://www.rcboatsonly.com/blog

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