Good First Boat for Young Begineer

[John Pelchat]

My 11 yr old is thinking about buying a Pro Boat Shockwave 26 EP RTR
Elec RC Boat. Its his own (earned) money but I am interested in
opinions whether this is a good option for him.

This will be his first boat and he is looking for a boat that is
essentially ready-to-go out of the box. He obviously looking for more
boat than what he would find at Toys R' Us.

Is the electric Shockwave a good beginner's boat?

Are there better priced alternatives?

Best

John Pelchat

[harry m.]

Well, first go to www.finedesignrc.com and look up UFO which are 21" boat. Send me you're email and i will fill you in . I am retired and have one and won't sell it. manningdh1@mchsi.com

[harry m.]

If you're son doesn't want that UFO, you buy it and i will tell you what to put in it and beat him hands down and it isn't expensive compared to what he is looking at, i guarantee it. No affliation with anybody just having fun!

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

I have run several kinds of boats through the years, and have lately considered getting another "go fast" boat.

One of those I have been considering for the quick fix is the
"Zig Zag racer" by Hobbyzone. It is an Almost ready to run boat that is quick, and very responsive. One of the other guys in the local boat club had a couple and let me run one. It is a good starter and offers some cute accessories.
While it is not something that is immediately modifiable, it will provide the "zip" a youngster is looking for, and with a couple of extra battery packs or a quick charger, hours of entertainment.