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Remote control boats, what a great hobby! Read on for an explanation of some of the different types of hulls you have to choose from when considering a remote control boat..
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1. If you want a
scale project you will choose a hull according to the full-size craft
you want to build. If racing , sport, and sailing are the types of
remote control boats you plan to use they will involve different hull
types. There are two hull classifications: hydroplane and monoplane.
2. Monoplane hulls have one surface in contact with the water. There
are then two subcategories: shallow-vee and deep-vee.
3. Shallow-vee hulls are the faster of the two monoplane types. Less
of the surface area is in contact with the water. They are also harder
to control making the remote control boat a little more challenging to
operate.
4. Deep-vee hulls are the conventional layout and a large part of the
remote control boat is in contact with the water. Most of the RTR
monoplane hulls are considered deep-vees and they are stable at all
speeds. Because of the extra water contact they do limit top speeds.
5. Hydroplanes differ from monoplanes because they have more than one,
non-continuous surface in contact with the water.
6. Outriggers have the sponsons and main hull as separate pieces so
they can travel faster. This puts them as top performers in the eyes
of most remote control boat owners. They don’t do as well at slower
speeds and they are the most difficult when it’s time to set the trim.
7. Catamarans and tunnelhulls differ in shape but they are both good
choices for the beginner. They may not travel as fast as the
outriggers but are more stable and provide a decent balance of speed.
The hull is an important part of your craft so choose wisely......
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