Remote control boat

[Piper Mike]

Hi
I wanted to get my 11y son a remote control boat for pool. But most of the RC boats go so fast, I don't see them as good choices for our AG pool. Does anyone know of a good choice for a RC boat for an above ground pool that's around $50?
Thanks
Mike

 

[DaneCE]

I've looked on Amazon for a decent boat but never saw anything too good. Not for my son, for me.

 

[Pooldoctor]

Look up skimmer boat. I have one and it makes skimming leaves more enjoyable in my pool and fish pond

 

[Piper Mike]

I've seen the skimmer boats, but they are $150 and didn't want to spend that much. I may one break down and get one.
Thanks for the suggestion
Mike

 

[Casey]

Look up skimmer boat. I have one and it makes skimming leaves more enjoyable in my pool and fish pond

Now that sounds like fun!

 

[Pooldoctor]

It's only money, can't take it with ya lol

 

[Casey]

It's only money, can't take it with ya lol

Very true!

 

[Piper Mike]

It's for my son. I guess I'm old fashion, but don't feel that a kid needs $150 present that he may or may not use

 

[Casey]

Would you use it if he doesn't? I know I would. But it's your decision at the end of the day.

 

[MarianParoo]

I just saw it for $110. Looks fun!!!!

 

[Pooldoctor]

It's a blast, not just for kids and it's amazing how easy to skim a big pond. Buddies call it my dual outboard shark boat lol

 

[Piper Mike]

Casey the question from above is a good choice for my son that's around $50. I wasn't asking for a choice for me.
Thank you kindly
Mike

 

[Pooldoctor]

You won't find anything for that price, anything under $50 will be broken in no time.

 

[Casey]

Casey the question from above is a good choice for my son that's around $50. I wasn't asking for a choice for me.
Thank you kindly
Mike

Duly noted Mike. Have a super fantastic day!

 

[Piper Mike]

Casey, I at no time meant for my message above to be mean. If it came across like that then I'm very sorry. I hope you have a fantastic day as well
Mike

 

[Piper Mike]

There's some very good reviews on Amazon for RC boats under $50, but as I said above, my concern is they will be too fast and knowing my son he will run the thing right thru the side of the pool. Thank you to all that gave advise. I had seen the skimmer boat for some time now, and even know I think it would be a blast I personally don't think it's something he would like. I'll just do some more research into these cheaper boats on Amazon. There's a 28" Bismarck RC that looks really cool for $48 with excellent reviews. My only concern is it goes too fast.
Thanks again.
Mike

 

[atttech-2]

When I was a kid I had one I used in the pool, was fairly quick but not so fast it would cause damage to the pool or boat. Two things that helped, I cut a slit into a piece of clear vinyl tubing and slipped it over the front edge of the bow as a bumper. From the looks of the Bismarck a piece of foam might do the trick at least until your sun gets the hang of it. the other surprising tweak was using wax on the hull it was amazing how much sharper it was able to turn after polishing it. Probably made it a bit faster too but that was more than off set by the improved turn radius.

 

[Casey]

Maybe with your larger pool of 26', it won't be as bad as using in a smaller pool of 18'.

 

[Piper Mike]

The larger pool should be better too in my thoughts. I won't put pool up until spring, so really unsure just how big it will be. In my mind I can only see my 18 ft one. The foam is a great idea and the wax
Thanks

 

[WASP]

You can wire a resistor into the circuit which will reduce the voltage to the motor. That will reduce the speed.