Steerix Rocker F1 Speed Boat

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By James Packwood

www.myrccenter.com

 

This is more than a RTR (Ready to Run) boat. It is a RFF (Ready for Fun) boat. Yes. Your experience will vary but mine was pretty good. It is fast and turns great. As with any speed boat you will have to decelerate on your turns. The beam is 6.44 inches. And it is 17.4 inches long. It weight 1.3 lbs. This makes it a pretty stable water craft. This boat is an oval racer and is designed to run clockwise.

 

Included

  1. It comes with a 2.4 GHz transmitter – this means you can run all you want without interference from another boat
  2. 9v battery for the transmitter
  3. A set of Allen wrench’s so that you can remove the drive shaft to keep it lubricated.
  4. 2S balance charger with a DC adapter.
  5. 4v 800 mAH Li-ion battery.

Tips

  • Range check the boat to make sure you know how far away from you it will go before it loses the transmitter signal. As the battery loses strength so will the receiver.
  • Check all connections to insure that they are in good condition.
  • Make sure the battery wires and connects don’t have any breaks in them.
  • If the boat starts to bob up and down, then bring it on in. it may have taken on some water.
  • Consult the printed directions on how to maintain your boat.

Pros

  • 4 GHz transmitter so you will not have interference from other boaters
  • The equipment compartment has lots of room and stays dry. (Make sure you seal it correctly).
  • I had no running issues.

Cons

  • It comes with 1 battery. I am having a hard time finding extras. Consult with you local hobby shop to see if they have them or can order them. They might have an idea on a suitable replacement.
  • No reverse. Only forward. So you need to make sure not to run it aground where you can’t get to it. (A fishing pole is a good retrieval tool).

You will have fun with this boat. It’s even more fun with your friends.

I am rating this boat  8 out of 10.

Follow these safety tips.

  1. Avoid areas where there are swimmers.
  2. Be down wind on the pond so that if you boat quits or flips it will eventually be blown back towards you
  3. Be aware of your area on the pond. You may not see snakes but they will see you. They have no sense of humor.
  4. Never try to wade or swim out to fetch a stalled boat.
  5. Make sure that all your batteries are charged and you boat and transmitter is in working order. Your should have performed a range check so you know just how far away you can run your boat before it loses its bind with the transmitter.
  6. Make sure that all the connections and wiring in your boat is in good condition.
  7. Make sure both the boat and transmitter are on before you place the boat in the water. It is kind of a bummer waiting for the boat to be blown back to you.
  8. The boat itself has a cooling tube for the motor so you will need to visually check and make sure that nothing is clogging the input.
  9. Never run your boat in the rain (lightning is a bummer).

 

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