If you are shopping for something different in an RC boat to give as a gift to your RC hobby boating friend, then take a look at RC airboats. A RC air boat is a cross between an airplane and a boat! Airboats are powered by a top-mounted nitro engine that pushes the boat across the surface of the water like a prop on an airplane. They have a a flat-bottom hull to ride high on the surface of the water with little resistance. RC airboats direction control is accomplished by using the rudder in the water to turn the boat or on some models by the use of panels mounted behind the prop to direct the thrust. I prefer the rudder method because it allow the boat to operator in very shallow water without picking up debris or getting hung up on the bottom.

One of the most unique RC airboats on the market today is the Aquacraft Alligator Tours RC Airboat. She comes RTR with a nitro powered SuperTigre G34 engine, a 2 channel radio and a sturdy stand which doubles as a carrier. Features include a large air rudders, strakes on the hull’s bottom to give you better control, and an awesome look.  The Alligator has great details such as a realistic looking driver and passenger seat. The powerful nitro engine does not require special fuel or glow plugs and you get 2 channel Tactic 27 Mhz radio.There is also a DVD to help with proper tuning and break-in of the SuperTigre engine. This boat was designed by Aquacraft to handle like the real airboat so, as you skim over the swamp mud, lily pads and marshes be ready for some real outdoor adventure. Swamp racing anyone interested? By the way, you just might decide to get one for yourself so that you too can join in this swamp running fun thing!