PROS / This boat goes in reverse, which is very uncommon for remote control boats.
CONS / The transmitter doesn't include batteries.
VERDICT / The UDI RC Power Venom remote control boat is a fantastic value and offers many of the same features as higher-ranked boats on our lineup but for a much cheaper price.
The UDI RC Power Venom is an entry-level remote control boat that packs a punch, despite its smaller size and price tag. It has many of the same features as larger, more expensive RC boats, but at a lower price. The boat is speedy, has decent battery life and runs quite nicely.
Overall, the UDI RC Power Venom is a fantastic starter boat. It may not handle as well as more expensive RC boats, but it has convenient self-righting capabilities, goes in reverse, and it is relatively fast.
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CONS / The transmitter doesn't include batteries.
VERDICT / The UDI RC Power Venom remote control boat is a fantastic value and offers many of the same features as higher-ranked boats on our lineup but for a much cheaper price.
The UDI RC Power Venom is an entry-level remote control boat that packs a punch, despite its smaller size and price tag. It has many of the same features as larger, more expensive RC boats, but at a lower price. The boat is speedy, has decent battery life and runs quite nicely.
Like other popular RC boats, the Power Venom has a deep V-shaped hull. It measures 13 inches long, 3 inches wide and is 4 inches tall. Very few boats in this price range offer a water-cooling feature, which uses the water it rides on to prevent the motor from overheating, but the Venom does.
We found that this radio-controlled boat caters to almost all users. It's easy to control and set up, making it a good choice for beginners. It reaches speeds up to 16 mph, which isn't the fastest speed for RC boats but is still quick enough to race with. The boat's handling, though, is lacking compared to other boats. It has a hard time making right turns. It does, however, go in reverse, which is quite rare for RC boats. It has a runtime of 11 minutes, which is average among the other boats we reviewed.
The operating range for this boat is 400 feet, and we had no issues whatsoever operating the boat in a reservoir with choppy water. This boat does submarine quite easily, meaning it will nosedive in the water when you make sudden turns. If you keep accelerating, the boat quickly plops right back out of the water.
This radio-controlled boat is ready to run, with the exception of including batteries for its transmitter. It comes with a very small battery and a USB charger. We recommend purchasing an AC adaptor for the boat, because charging with USB is much slower. It takes at least 1.5 hours to charge your boat. Its transmitter is easy to operate and uses a pistol-grip design similar to most remote control boats or cars. You also get a plastic stand that you can assemble to display your boat when you are finished with your runs.
You get a 90-day warranty with this RC boat, so you have some peace of mind if something goes wrong. The manufacturer has replacement parts available for purchase. Unfortunately, the only way to reach the company is by email. There is no telephone support. Online, you'll find YouTube videos featuring runs with the boat. However, there isn't a downloadable version of the instruction manual online, so make sure you save the paper copy included with the boat.
You get a 90-day warranty with this RC boat, so you have some peace of mind if something goes wrong. The manufacturer has replacement parts available for purchase. Unfortunately, the only way to reach the company is by email. There is no telephone support. Online, you'll find YouTube videos featuring runs with the boat. However, there isn't a downloadable version of the instruction manual online, so make sure you save the paper copy included with the boat.
Overall, the UDI RC Power Venom is a fantastic starter boat. It may not handle as well as more expensive RC boats, but it has convenient self-righting capabilities, goes in reverse, and it is relatively fast.
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