Best value for under $150

[tehuff]

I would like to buy a boat for my Dad to use with the grandkids on a small lake. It is a little overwhelming to try to pick one out so I am hoping you all can help me. What boat is the best value with regards to speed, distance, battery life, etc.? I don't want a putt-putt, but I also realize that I won't get any racers in this price range! Also, any brands to avoid? Thanks for your help! :)

[69dart]

hello the best bet is the mrc supreme f1 it needs a better prop out of the box thats it other than that its a GREAT VALUE it comes with a nice radio and the outboard is nice look into it i love myne and its quick

[MattHiggins]

Check out the AquaCraft Hammer http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/boats/hcab10-main.html

[MattHiggins]

The CEN Aqua Jet is also a good choice http://cenracing.com/boats/aqua.html

[Ron Olson]

The Zig-Zag Racers are a blast for the price, usually just under $80.00 ready to run with everything needed included. The charger is slow though. It will run in the 12-15 MPH range, a lot faster then other Department store brands and you can easily get parts for them.

[Doc]

That's the sort of question that really doesn't have just one answer, and, that answer depends on the person doing the 'looking'. What does it matter if it's the absolute-best-buy on the market if you (or who ever) doesn't like the boat? If 'you' are looking for the absolute-best-value for 'you, then whichever boat 'you' like the best is the 'best value'.
Does your dad have an interest in sailing? If yes, then have ~him~ pick the boat he like the best. If not, then don't waste his/your time/money...
- 'Doc

[guver]

reef racers are good for kids, 2 of them for $100

I like hammers too.

[CFRACR]

I would go with the AquaCraft Hammer EP. Best bang for the buck in that range.

[Chris LaPanse]

Although the Aqua Jet is a little faster (and has a surface drive)

[dubhouse]

My first boat was a Nikki Vixen. This boat is such crap. Check the video and see for yourself : http://tavis.la/blog/?p=91

[tehuff]

Thanks, everyone! You have given me some things to think about....

[Ron Olson]

The reason why I mentioned the ZZR or other ones in this price range is because they come complete for the money. With the other boats you'll have to buy battery packs and chargers so you're looking at a lot more cash, more than the $150.00 that he wants to spend.

[water dog]

My first boat was a Nikki Vixen. This boat is such crap. Check the video and see for yourself : http://tavis.la/blog/?p=91WOW!!.Thats the worst boat I have seen!!.

[kjaz08]

the traxxas blast is a good boat. you will spend a little more. around $180. It is fast, dependable, and fun to drive and jump waves with. Just a segestion.

[Doubledog]

Blast is a cool boat. Needs a watercooling upgrade is about all. Enough speed to say entertained.

[Chris LaPanse]

WOW!!.Thats the worst boat I have seen!!.

Wow! That's really fast for a nikko! My first boat (a nikko sea hawk) would do about 20 (when I threw it into the water hard to get a little speed), and would slow down to a pace so slow that when I walked slowly on shore, it couldn't keep up (about 2mph - I measured it). Those boats are crap, plain and simple.