Bancroft 645mm Jetpower Sprintboat - RTR
No prop, no problem!
Taking "shallow draft" to a whole new level, the Bancroft Jetpower Sprintboat replaces a conventional screw (propeller) with a water-jet design, allowing the boat to power through extremely shallow waters and even up onto sandy shorelines. Its standout scheme and Jetsprint racer influenced styling makes it a certain crowd favorite.
This racer is delivered as an RTR (Ready to Run), including the complete boat with all electronics pre-installed, a 2.4Ghz radio and receiver system, 3s 4000mAh battery with XT60 connector, basic battery charger, and basic display stand. Charge the battery, add your own four AA batteries into the radio, turn the radio on, plug the boat in, and toss it in the water! The Jetboat is self-righting, meaning it's impossible to capsize and sink. Race ready boating can't get any easier than this!
On its included display stand, the Jetpower Sprintboat is the perfect desktop size. Noticeably absent is any propeller or rudder or turning fins. I really like the orange scheme, which looks fast when standing still. The boat's design draws from two inspirations: Jetsprint racing (also known as Sprint Boat racing), and offshore power boats. Sprint Boat racing is an exciting sport, somewhat akin to rally car racing. The Bancroft vessel uses a somewhat elongated hull like an offshore power boat to give it more stability and speed in a straight line. Altogether, the result is a satisfying balance between speed, maneuverability, and sharp looks. A big block engine is softly molded into the stern frame, which I plan to eventually paint and detail.
Compared to other Bancroft RC Boats, the Jetboat Racer uses a concealed intake to draw in water, where it is accelerated within a duct and expelled forcefully out an exhaust pipe. This functions essentially the same as an EDF jet which draws in air instead of water. A rudder is not needed, either; steering is accomplished by vectoring the thrust by means of an pivoting nozzle. I have beached this boat onto grass shoreline at full speed, then grabbed it and hurled it like a football back into the water. It is oddly fun!
The flexible silicone tube draws water into the hull to cool the motor jacket and ESC.
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