Boat racing has been a world wide sport for many years. Radio-controlled (R/C) model powerboats which are small versions of real racing boats, have been popular for about the past two decades. These model boats are powered by gas engines and built to move fast. R/C boats can travel at speeds between 30 and 90 miles per hour. They usually range from two to four feet in length.
The fun part about these boats is that there is no risk of injury to the driver. Unlike real racing boats, the drivers are not actually on board. R/C boats are operated in a safe manner from shore using radio transmitters. These transmitters work just like other remote control units that allow the driver to control the speed and direction of the boat from a distance.
The cost of building a R/C boat will vary according to how big, fancy and powerful you want the boat to be. The cost range is usually between a few hundred dollars up to a thousand dollars. The larger models have a more powerful engine and can go faster than the smaller boats. Speed will also depend on the shape of the hull or body of the boat. There are mainly two different body types used for racing, they are mono hulls and hydroplanes.
The course for racing these boats is usually a big oval shape in the lake marked by brightly colored buoys anchored to the bottom of the lake. Three buoys will be placed at each end of the race course. The boats travel around the oval six times during the race, staying as close the buoys as possible. Racers will gain the most speed down the long side of the oval or straight-aways.
Most drivers will have a pit crew assistant who will stand behind him in the racing pit area and gives directions. The pit crew assistant is responsible for counting the laps and launching the boat at the start of the race.
As they are racing, drivers must watch for other boats and their wakes, which can flip smaller boats. To avoid this problem, boats of the same hull type race together. A number of points are awarded to everyone who starts the race. The most points are given to the first racer who finishes.
Each individual race is called a heat. All heats are grouped into rounds. The number of heats is determined by the number of boats in each size category. After the three or four rounds of racing are over the driver with the most points for his hull type receives a trophy.
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