Q: How fast are they?  

A: It depends on the hull and engine type, but generally speaking anywhere from 50MPH all the way up to 100MPH.
       
Q: How much do they cost?      
       
A: Again, it depends on the hull and engine type, but generally speaking anywhere from $800 for a Ready-To-Run 2nd hand set-up to over $2,000 for an all new, 1st class set-up.
       
One of the best resources on the internet for information regarding gas boating is Jim’s RC Boat Dock.  Jim’s message forum is frequented by some of the top racers in the country.  Knowledge and advice is shared freely amongst the members.

It would be impossible to cover every aspect of the hobby here on the AMB website.  If you are serious about getting into R/C Boating the best advice I can give you is to visit your local club before you buy ANYTHING.  Bring your camera and a notepad, ask lots of questions, and make an informed decision.  Many first time boaters make the mistake of jumping in with both feet only to find out everything they purchased is ill suited to their intended application.  If you are in the Atlanta area we would love for you to stop by for a visit.  Weather permitting there is someone at the pond nearly every Sunday during the warmer months of the year.  We also have scheduled club fun runs and practice days during racing season.  Click HERE to see the race schedule.

If you have additional questions please feel free to contact Atlanta Model Boater Vice President Norman Morton.  Norman has been building and racing gas boats for many years and is a wealth of information.

E-Mail: Norman Morton

Phone: 404-761-3775