Stud R/C Boat: Ferrari Arno XI

Be the R/C boat stud at the local lake and make some waves.

This is the 1:10 scale remote-controlled hydroplane boat modeled after the Ferrari Arno XI that raced to a world e speed record of 150.49 mph in 1953. Replicating the same distinctive feature of the full-throated speed boats that became popular worldwide in the 1930s and 1940s–the all-wood deck and hullthis model’s hull is hand-assembled using the plank-on-frame method from strips of cedar and mahogany. Over 200 hours of painstaking effort is involved in its construction, including sanding, staining, and finishing.

Its watercooled, brushless electric motor drives the polished beryllium/copper alloy propeller for speeds up to 20 mph–making it even faster than 1:10 scale speed. The boat can be controlled up to 500’ away; a skag mounted to the right sponson provides precise turning assistance during racing.

More info: Ferrari Arno XI Remoto Controlled Boat

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