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. >> MEGATECH H2O >> HOBBYZONE ZIG ZAG >> DANVO MINI STAR>> ACE SPORT CRUISER PROGRESS IS A GOOD THING. When it comes to RC, progress in microelectron-ics is a very good thing. It has spawned a new breed of cars, boats and air- planes that are smaller, faster, more reliable and more affordable, and when you’re talking about boats, you can add a healthy dose of convenience as well. More than with any other type of RC, boats rely on an appropriate location; they aren’t much fun if you don’t have enough water! But these mini boats are small and nimble enough to be enjoyed in a medium-size swimming pool, so any local duck pond or swimming hole will have more than enough room. Don’t let their size fool you, though; these little guys can be fast, and they handle rough water amazingly well. Driving them is easier than you might think; even beginners will have a blast! Who would have guessed that so much fun could come in such small packages? As I said, progress is a good thing! Get Wet! MICRO BOAT GUIDE 71 winter 2003 70 minisµs Get Wet! MICROBOAT GUIDEBY MATT BOYD PHOTOS WALTER SIDAS 4 splash-and-dash pool pounders . . . >> MEGATECH H2O >> HOBBYZONE ZIG ZAG >> DANVO MINI STAR>> ACE SPORT CRUISER PROGRESS IS A GOOD THING. When it comes to RC, progress in microelectron-ics is a very good thing. It has spawned a new breed of cars, boats and air- planes that are smaller, faster, more reliable and more affordable, and when you’re talking about boats, you can add a healthy dose of convenience as well. More than with any other type of RC, boats rely on an appropriate location; they aren’t much fun if you don’t have enough water! But these mini boats are small and nimble enough to be enjoyed in a medium-size swimming pool, so any local duck pond or swimming hole will have more than enough room. Don’t let their size fool you, though; these little guys can be fast, and they handle rough water amazingly well. Driving them is easier than you might think; even beginners will have a blast! Who would have guessed that so much fun could come in such small packages? As I said, progress is a good thing! Get Wet! MICRO BOAT GUIDE GET WET MICRO BOAT GUIDE data center MANUFACTURER: HobbyZone DISTRIBUTOR: Horizon Hobby Inc. MODEL: Zig Zag Racer BEST BUYER: anyone; beginners to experienced boaters LENGTH: 15 in. (381mm) WIDTH: 5.75 in. (146mm) WEIGHT: 16 oz. (454g) POWER: 380 electric motor with a 6-cell NiMH rechargeable battery pack RUN TIME: 10 to 15 min. PRICE: $79.99 HORIZON HOBBY INC. (800) 338-4639; horizonhobby.com. data center MANUFACTURER: Megatech MODEL: H2O BEST BUYER: Those who are looking for the ultimate in small-space maneuverability LENGTH: 9 in. (229mm) WIDTH: 4.75 in. (121mm) WEIGHT: 9 oz. (255g) POWER: 280 electric motor with a 5-cell NiMH rechargeable battery pack RUN TIME: 15 or more min. PRICE: $99.99 MEGATECH (201) 662-2800; megatech.com. GET WET MICRO BOAT GUIDE data center MANUFACTURER: HobbyZone DISTRIBUTOR: Horizon Hobby Inc. MODEL: Zig Zag Racer BEST BUYER: anyone; beginners to experienced boaters LENGTH: 15 in. (381mm) WIDTH: 5.75 in. (146mm) WEIGHT: 16 oz. (454g) POWER: 380 electric motor with a 6-cell NiMH rechargeable battery pack RUN TIME: 10 to 15 min. PRICE: $79.99 HORIZON HOBBY INC. (800) 338-4639; horizonhobby.com. data center MANUFACTURER: Megatech MODEL: H2O BEST BUYER: Those who are looking for the ultimate in small-space maneuverability LENGTH: 9 in. (229mm) WIDTH: 4.75 in. (121mm) WEIGHT: 9 oz. (255g) POWER: 280 electric motor with a 5-cell NiMH rechargeable battery pack RUN TIME: 15 or more min. PRICE: $99.99 MEGATECH (201) 662-2800; megatech.com. HobbyZone Zig Zag Racer Easy fun is the name of the game with HobbyZone’s Zig Zag. WATER LOG If you can master inserting AA batteries into the included radio and plugging the included power-pack charger into the wall, you’ve handled the technical aspects. Now, all you have to do is drive! Don’t worry if you’re new to RC boating because the Zig Zag is darn near impossible to sink. If you flip it, the self-righting-hull almost always rolls upright in a second or two. The electronics are well sealed against water, so there’s no need to worry that a short will shorten your day. The hull is made of rugged plastic, so the occasional collision between enthusiastic racers won’t pose a problem. The 380 These little boats are definitely big fun! They are fast, nimble and very durable. On smooth water, the boat is foolproof; it rides super-flat, and you couldn’t flip it if you tried. On rough water, it is even more fun as it bounces and skips along. You don’t have to worry about wiping out; if the boat takes a tumble, just wait a second for it to roll over, nail the throttle and you’re off again. Megatech H2O Now we’re talking micro! This little race vee-hull is only 9 inches long, WATER LOG although when you add in the length of the rudder, it ends up being slightly more than 10 inches. The H2O’s deck styling is more advanced than you’ll find on some of ...