AquaCraft GP-1 Ultra Hydroplane RC Boat Review

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Awesome But Just a Gamer - 7 years ago

Does it come with a charger because I didn't find one.

Brian Pino - 8 years ago

for a guy who is new to fe boats you did a great job on how to review a boat. How you did your review was better and thorough than many who have had lots of experience. You seem to enjoy doing the review and you certainly showed you enjoyed driving the boat. That's how you get people interested in getting into the hobby by making it enjoyable and you certainly showed it. . .well done

joehandsome99 - 8 years ago

Thanks for watching and the great comment. Glad to hear that.

Cei -Koolaid FPV- Bowen - 8 years ago

Only turn right with these boats or any fast boats or racing boats. They are made to go right and not left. They are easy to flip turning left and isn't healthy for the motor. So please only turn right and a tiny bit left

Vintage Cycles - 8 years ago

What's with all the finger pointing hand waiving from beginning to end of the video?? Are you Peter Gun RC or something?? Pretty dorky.

Justin Walters - 9 years ago

The design of hydroplanes is very interesting, the Design is definitely more suited to full scale than rc.

jbish26 - 9 years ago

when you break these boats and you will Aquacraft does not carry any hulls for any of their boats,there advice to me when I broke mine was just to buy a new boat

JustCruisinGT - 10 years ago

Get a spartan!!

Camaro Love - 10 years ago

I like the GP-1 ! Its cool that the motor is water cooled. It does seem to bounce a lot more than other boats I have looked and it likes to dive nose 1st when you get off the throttle. Lets hope I get the Tactic 650 :)

sabresswords - 10 years ago

A little advice. Turn the boat right. That's why the turn Fin is on the right. Hydroplanes don't do well turning opposite the turn Fin...

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Jackson Schroader - 10 years ago

This is an awesome boat! I've looked at other reviews but they only state the looks of the boat. They never actually get into detail like you do. The boat is pretty fast and it seems to handle well. Now all I have to do is go out and get this boat!

Patrick Madco - 10 years ago

Your videos are so helpful thanks

ben rodelius - 10 years ago

I think that the gp-1 is an awesome boat fast and good looking the review was very good and you always do the best reviews thanks

BlueEyes Miller - 11 years ago

i want that so badly. i have never run a boat. what kind of skill would i need to use it successfully? i enjoy your videos. they are good quality and full of information. is it possible to recommend upgrades if i get good enough to handle it?

millermonsterair - 11 years ago

My girlfriend has been getting onto me about getting her something. A boat would be great for summer months for her. It looks like a super nice boat. I have only run one rc boat my entire life. She has never run a boat of any kind. She is also wanting to get into helis. I'm looking for a 1SQ TX-R for her. She won't let me get any more planes stuffs until I get her something. LOL. My girlfriend is weird like that.

65gtfastback - 11 years ago

Eric, this is a nice change of pace from the planes - the variety is a good idea. I am a plane guy and have never thought about a boat / looked into boats. So, this is really my first exposure to one. Thanks

Shawn O'Brien - 11 years ago

Very nice boat Eric. I like that you are expanding your RC product videos. The first thing I thought of when I seen you drive this thing is that you must be on smooth water. That along with the inability to go slower speeds is probably the only things I would not like about this boat. On the other hand it look like it handles very well and extremely fun. Keep up the good work and by the way that was a snake moving through the water. LOL

zeke michal - 11 years ago

I love this boat so much. i dislike to skipping when you go full though. but for the most part its one of the best. and another thing that i dislike is the style bu its a very fun boat and you can spend all day on the lake just racing people.

Andy Chase - 11 years ago

Great review of the hydroplane. I haven't had a boat yet. I'm more interested now and have decided from your video that the GP-1 isn't the first one I should get. Thanks for the great review.

James Neal - 11 years ago

I'm fairly new to RC and I've only flown planes and two micro helos. After watching this though I definitely want a boat. That thing could really go and I'd love to take her for a spin. I hope I can use my tactic 650 to control it and don't need to get a surface controller to drive it, although that seems like it might be better, in fact, probably necessary. Lol. Anyways, I enjoyed watching and it definitely makes me want to try it out. I would rather have the p-38 as I already have a tactic650

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machoplanes - 11 years ago

nice boat. what kind of battery did you use, thanks for your reveiws

mmerry2 on YouTube - 11 years ago

That transmitter seems like it has a lot of features. I like how the boat has everything you need.

Speedy McGee - 11 years ago

Awesome job on the reveiw. Ive never had a boat nor have i ever wanted one but now im kind of thinking about it! I do have one question though, what happens if you lose battery power on the watter? How do tou retrieve the boat? Also could you do a reveiw of the flitetest bat bone tricopter?

Allpandablocks - 11 years ago

Wow your radio is hi tech. I just started the hobby thanks for all your vids. Very informational.

Craig Anderson - 11 years ago

What was the horsepower of the horse at the end of the video? Can you use a Saddle DX8 to control it? Please include the run-time per feeding. And BTW... nice boat !

Tabish Gul - 11 years ago

ERIC DOES HYDROPLANE BOATS RUN GOOD IN ROUGH WEATHER BECAUSE MY FRIENDS BOAT CRASH SO I AM A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT MINE

KenBugg - 11 years ago

Eric, is the hull fiberglass or something like abs? As far as taping the hatch, it does matter what kind of tape you are using. A tape that I have found that works very well, is Scotch brand 3/4 inch electrical tape that comes in a variety of colors. If you don't try to re-stick (is that a word?) to a wet hull, it is reusable.

steve CARL - 11 years ago

when can we see flyzone aircore vids?

steve CARL - 11 years ago

boats not good for me:) bak to plans:)

Shaun55678 - 11 years ago

Cool boat

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Allan Herring - 11 years ago

I love your videos. You were one of my first subscriptions. I would love to be entered into drawing. Keep up great work.

Amir Guzman - 11 years ago

Thanks for uploading this! I really appreciate the time you set aside to teach us so much about the hobby. I am new to boats, but i'm starting to get hooked!. Thanks for all you do.

dntpokedbear - 11 years ago

Tell Candy the mystery object is the the new RC watersnake that Tower will be bringing out for Halloween. I hear that it's able to go on land as well as the water. I can't wait for your review.

MrCameron3289 - 11 years ago

Hello, I was wondering if you could recomend a good quadcopter under 300 dollars. I plan to buy a fat shark fpv system to put on it.

Christopher Pratt - 11 years ago

Great review Eric! Pretty horse in the background too!

LineTwist - 11 years ago

Really diggin these boats to bad winter is around the corner. But you can always fly a plane ;) and summer sounds like ill have a boat by then lol. Thanks again for posting video

Kyle - 11 years ago

Would love to have one of those for the park pond near my house. Thanks for the great reviews. Love your channel!

Jessie Heidrich - 11 years ago

hey great video again that looks like an awesome boat just right speed.

David Bischof - 11 years ago

Makes me want to try a RC boat. Thanks for the review

micro_flyer2 - 11 years ago

Like the break away rudder and water cooled motor. How did the hatch tape work out? Looks best to keep speed up on this one. Looks like the water-snakes got stirred up :)

tntneon - 11 years ago

I always wanted a boat but just can't push myself to get one because don't won't to be by myself at the water hole :-) . looks like that boat can be promising. Be blessed

Etnieus - 11 years ago

You should put wings on that thing. I've been looking for a good ground radio for my scx10 you should review that... Plz

Gary Moyer - 11 years ago

Nice review! It sure does look fun. Now I have to find a body of water near me. I wonder if a little larger boat would be better for a first time inexperienced r/c boater. This would be cool to get into!

Andrew Harman - 11 years ago

no it is not surface and air rx's are much different

Andrew Harman - 11 years ago

that thing books!!!! and you subed it too!!! thats awesome!!!!! i have an old kyosho boat i put a brushless system in and its stupid fast.... too fast for the hull design.... but fun as hell

Wesley Kuitems - 11 years ago

Nice review! that boat is awesome!

lewandlo - 11 years ago

I do not have a boat. I was wondering if that receiver is one you can use for your airplane? I`m assuming it is. Looks like a fun time ,oh it would also be great for a go pro or a small camera to give you a cool perspective on the water. Great stuff ,Thanks.

Gman8549 - 11 years ago

Nice review. I can see that there needs to be some trimming done on the model as it was porpoising. Might want to push the battery back towards the transom or is there adjustment ability on the prop strut? Just some suggestions and it does take some time to get it right unless it was really well setup at the factory. I have many hydros and they are the most finicky boats to run and you are correct, there is a real need to make sure you have near glass smooth water for running besides the trim!

Ben A. - 11 years ago

sweet boat! never really thought about getting into rc boats, maybe i should!

snowmanfred - 11 years ago

Thanks for the review eric. I think the gp-1 would be awesome if your into speed on the water, but definatley wouldn't be for me. I would want slow and leisurely. Thanks for great info and review.

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Coolwater Hubby - 11 years ago

Hi Eric, love the boat and would like to ask if two packs can used paired together for longer run time.Also can the radio be used for another model as well or is just for the speed boat thank you for a great show. I like the background swimmer after the video :0)

Rami Slim - 11 years ago

Nice

Q4Pilot - 11 years ago

Great video! What do you use 4 channels for with a ground system? I'm used to 2 channels with my cars. Thanks!

Steve Bronner - 11 years ago

I think a camera mount is in the future

Matt Dove - 11 years ago

Man, that little thing flies! It would look good on the pond across the street!

6 Star North - 11 years ago

Great review. Good info. And glad to see you expanding your collection over to the marine side a little bit! Keep it up :-)

6 Star North - 11 years ago

Great review! Awesome work. Cool to see ya expanding territory over to the marine side.

crappycapt - 11 years ago

Looking to get a first brushless boat.. This peaked my interest. Liking that you are venturing into new territory with a boat review, Eric.

TheAirsoftlover2 - 11 years ago

Hi Eric cool boat and review, I enjoy the details you put into your video. The only thing I wish you did was a couple stationary shots of the model passing by but that's just me.

Will Johnston - 11 years ago

Cool video. I love the good reviews...keep up the good work!

Be - 11 years ago

Another great video! Keep up the great work!

Jarett Erdman - 11 years ago

Kandy and Eric, I am a big fan of around tuit rc. You are what inspired me to start flying. I watch all of your videos. Keep them coming, Jarett

Jarett Erdman - 11 years ago

Kandy and Eric,

4thGloryMonday - 11 years ago

i gotta a sweet girl too!

Craig McVeigh - 11 years ago

Nice unboxing as always, love the controller, I use pistol grips for my cars but these look better than my hobbykings.I honestly would not pay the extra for the telemetry, but would not snub it! You read the manual, wow! The Tactic looks awesome,I can't justify buying1, owning a DX6i & DX8 my Girl would kill me most likely! And I have no boats. The boat looks awesome and the water cooling looks fab, it seems to turn like its on rails, on a smooth surface, would love to see it in some chop!