What's the Big Deal?

How is it that radiocontrolled boats or RC boats for short, have sustained the attention of so many people, regardless of age or skill set? What makes RC boats so special? Sure, people take pride in the trophies and ribbons acquired in water races and tournaments, but most RC boat operators are equally proud of the craftsmanship of their nautical wonders. It is this sense of pride that has helped push the toy market into producing a large array of RC boat model kits that meet the skill sets of varying groups of people.
ARR boats, or almost-ready-to-ride boats, are not quite as advanced as builder’s boats in terms of construction, yet they still involve partial assembly by a person familiar with RC boats. An example of an ARR boat would be the Kyosho Bluestreak 800 Nitro RC Speed Boat. The body of the boat is almost completely constructed, but parts of the motor and power source need to be pieced together before the boat can be put out to sea.
RTR boats, or ready-to-ride boats, involve little to no assembly and are excellent for novice RC boat enthusiasts. Aside from minor adjustments that are necessary before operation, these RC boats essentially come water-ready. A great example of an RTR boat would be Discovery’s Radio Control Hydrostorm Racing Boat. It is a completely pre-assembled RC boat with a fully functional radio control set that is excellent for beginners.