DEERC Brushless RC Boat for Adults, 34MPH Extra-Long 19" High Speed Remote Control Boats with 3S (11.1V) Battery, LED Lights, Self-Righting, 2.4GHz Racing Boat for Pool Lake, Gift Toy for Boys & Girls

VERY misleading right out the gate. They claim it includes a 3S cell 2500 milliamp battery rated at 30C, but it is not. What you actually get is a basic lithium ion pack that does not come close to that discharge rate, which kills the performance they promise. They mention 34 miles per hour, but their own photos show 40 MPH plus. In reality, you will be lucky to hit 20 MPH unless you swap in a real lithium polymer pack.The motor and water cooling setup are decent, but you are stuck upgrading just to get what they advertised. Only one battery comes in the box while hiding behind words such as 3S and 30C but in reality, you\\'re getting probably 5C considering it\\'s lithium ion at a 30C price...Not saying the boat is total junk, in fact it\\'s very well designed, well built and just a beautiful work of art to a small degree. But the shady marketing ruins it. You are forced to spend extra just to make it perform the way it was supposed to right out of the box. That is the part that really makes me question DEERC and their commitment they promise to uphold to the customers by claiming they\\'re products are top quality at fair market prices as in reality, I\\'ve been seeing them slip for a while now so I hope they correct their misleading marketing tactics, penny pinching shortcuts and return to being an honest and trusted brand.

My son and I have been using this boat at a local lake, and it’s been an absolute blast. It’s incredibly fast, responsive, and handles sharp turns with ease. Its agility allows us to perform tricks that we never imagined were possible. My son even discovered how to make it jump out of the water by executing quick turns and barrel rolls. Once, I managed to launch it underwater, and it effortlessly popped back up and continued sailing.The self-righting feature is incredibly useful. If the boat flips upside down, it automatically corrects itself when we hit the throttle. The hull remains completely dry, and we haven’t encountered any issues with water getting inside, even when we reverse. The battery lasted approximately 20 minutes, which was sufficient for a full session at the lake. My son was so engrossed in the fun that he didn’t want to leave.The boat has a decent range, includes reverse, and features red lights on top that are helpful when the sun sets. It comes with a USB charger that works well, although charging takes a while and it doesn’t offer a discharge function.Overall, this is a very aggressive and rugged boat. It’s nearly impossible to get it stuck. There’s no need to baby this boat. It met every challenge with ease and left us confident in its reliability.

This little thing is like a rocket in the water. Took it out to Lake Mead and was very happy I did it there and not in a large pool. With it\\'s speed capability you\\'d most likely beat the heck out of it in any normal sized pool. It\\'s nice that the throttle is easy to adjust up and down in order to get used to the speed. It handled very well in the water and caught air regularly. It would also torpedo into the water then pop right on out of it! The self righting button is very useful with the speed and a little chop it\\'s going to end up upside down eventually. That being said, after a good 15-20 min run of this, there was literally only a few drops of water in the hull, which is great. My only gripe is that at first it seemed like the throttle was a little glitchy, will update on this with further use.Overall it\\'s pretty darn well made and took a beating from the water. The included battery is definitely adequate, however since it only came with one, I got a pair of Hoovo 50C 11.4 v 3s batteries and they\\'re a direct fit. I\\'m excited to see how fast it goes on those, so will report back on that as well. At around 100 bucks it\\'s a pretty solid model and it\\'s very fun to drive.

This DeeRC 816 RC boat is FAST! I haven’t tested it with GPS yet, but it’s noticeably faster than any other boat I’ve driven. And at 18 inches, this thing is big! I like that it has two covers over the battery compartment. After my first drive, there was not a drop of water in the compartment! That means it is sealed very well. It runs off a 2500 mah 3s lipo with an XT60 connector. That type of battery and connector shows that this is a hobby grade boat and not a toy. I can use that battery in some of my RC cars and can use other 3s shorty packs in this boat.The controller is big enough for an adults hand. The grip reminds me of a Traxxas remote and the top reminds me of an HBX remote. It has the basic functions - steering trim, throttle trim, and a capsize recovery button.The boat has lights, but you can’t control them. They just stay lit steady when the boat is in use. No flashing colors like a toy. I like that.I like that the boat has deck plates on the rear. This helps with high speed stability and cornering.Now for the driving experience:I have the DeeRC storm chaser, another 3s boat, and it’s pretty fast, but this 816 is definitely faster and more nimble. The storm chaser cuts the throttle when you turn. This boat does that some times and I can’t figure out the conditions that make it do that. As you can see from my video, the boat will cut a hard, fast U-turn when you crank the steering wheel fast. And if you turn a wide radius, you can keep full speed up. But somewhere in the middle, like a full trigger moderate turn, the boat’s esc will cut throttle just a bit during a turn. I assume it does this for stability, but the fact that it’s hard to predict when that happens makes for a less-than-ideal driving experience. Maybe I’ll learn to anticipate that and it will not be an issue.The boat connects to the remote like an RC airplane. You have to pair the remote each time by pulling full trigger, full brake, and full trigger. Then the boat is ready to use. This took me a minute to figure out on the first drive. Also, the boat itself has no on/off switch. Instead, it has sensors on the bottom of the hull that tell the boat when it is in water. Only then can you pair the remote.I did get it stuck in the weeds along the bank of my the pond I drove it in. Luckily, I just drive the boat back and forth several times and was able to free it. It’s not the propeller that gets stuck so much as the long rudder.Anyway, I think this handles the best of all the boats I have driven. And it’s hobby grade, so you can change/upgrade any of the components you want. I think this boat represents a good value and will bring you a lot of fun!

I have owned remote control trucks, and cars, and drones. However, this is my first boat, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. However, my first reaction is that this thing is pretty cool! It is way faster than I imagined; it is highly maneuverable; and it’s easy to drive.My kids and I have used it a couple of times now, and we’ve had no issues whatsoever. Plus, it holds a charge for a good 10 or 15 minutes of play. After that, we throw it on the charger and it’s ready to go again in less than a half an hour. Also, it comes with some spare parts and all the tools that you need to adjust it.In terms of performance, I do think it works better on a smooth surface than the one that is a little choppy, mostly because it is so light that it lifts out of the water fairly easily on waves. Even though the waves can be a little fun, it makes the boat less maneuverable, and you don’t get the same speed.Both of my kids and I give this toy a big thumbs up!