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I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about the difference between nitromethane (Nitro) vs.regular 2 cycle engine gas used in rc gas boats.

First, let’s understand that nitro and gas are two completely different animals. You should never throw gas(2cycle) in a nitro( glow plug) and vise-

versa. It’s funny how so many think rc gas boats are the same as the nitro boats.

Nitro, while it does have oil, as one of it’s components, also contains nitromethane and methanol. The methanol supplies the

energy and is the main component, the oil aides in temperature control and the nitromethane provides oxygen to the glow engine creating more combustion,

therefore more power.

The hydrocarbon nature of gasoline just can’t match the nitro’s superior combustional properties. That’s why the top racers choose nitro engines over the

gassers. They are also smaller and lighter, so the increased power to weight ratio, really makes for a faster boat.

IN MY Opinion

If speed isn’t an issue, you should not bother with the nitro rc boats.

Just pay the extra up front cost for a good rc gas boat and save yourself from all the extra hassels nitro’s bring to the table.

Nitro’s Negatives:

1.Nitro requires one to handle it with great respect. It is highly flamable.

2.A proper container is a must. This stuff evaporates real fast and you don’t want to contaminate it with water, or anything else for that matter.

3.Nitro is harder to find (at least compared to regular gas) it’s only sold at hobby stores and online.

4.Because of the more combustional fuel, glow plug engines are harder to adjust and maintain.

5.Nitro is conciderably more expensive than gasoline. When all is said and done this makes the nitro rc boats, more expensive than the gassers.

Nitro’s Positives:

1.Speed 
                                                               
2.Speed

3.Speed

Radio controlled boats are a great way of passing the time and enjoying oneself. 

Radio Controlled Boats are better than the rc cars, I think, just because of the fact

your going to be by some body of water and it’s usually summer and it’s usually

hot. Kinda goes together if you ask me.

Athough a lot of electric radio controlled boats are perfect for helping a beginner

master the basics, the current era of advanced electric design can give the best of

both worlds for all of today’s R/C boat enthusiasts. Here’s a little beginers guide to

get you going.

Come back soon as there’s always something new to read or look at in this blog. In

fact my goal is to have this blog be your radio controlled toy guide to online

atrticles, product reviews, cool rc boat videos.

Electric RC Boats

If your project is sport, racing, or scale, you have two options: fuel or electric.

Most electric boats require 6 cell 7.  An electric motor and reduction gearbox is

used to drive the output arm and a variable component such as a resistor

“potentiometer” or tuning capacitor. 

Fuel

Fuel, start packs, batteries and chargers are almost always sold separate and

must be purchased in order to operate the boat when it arrives.  Nitro boats use

Nitro-Methane fuel and Gas boats use regular car gas with oil mixed in the fuel. 

Special caution must be taken while near fuel sources.

Gas and Nitro rc boats

Gas boats are capable of very high speeds usually in the 40 to 45mph range.  Gas

engines are slightly more complicated mechanically because they have spark plugs

and magnetos.  Gas and Nitro boats can run for extended periods of time. 

Gasoline-powered vehicles require only a receiver battery pack and a means to

start the motor, usually a pullstart.

If you are looking for some fun in the summer, then  controlled boats“>radio controlled boats are

just for you.  Various radio controlled boats are available for purchase by hobbyists

and consumers; knowing which is right for the individual is very important to a

successful investment and purchase.           

If you’re looking for RC model boats

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